Faeries (25th Anniversary Edition) by Brian Froud

A quarter of a century after its initial publication and with well over a million copies in print worldwide, Brian Froud and Alan Lee's "Faeries" is an unquestioned classic. Filled with amazing illustrations and stories of a world charged with wild beauty, "Faeries" has literally changed the lives of countless readers who've found themselves mesmerized by the magical realm of the faeries. Now, the silver anniversary of this extraordinary book is celebrated with an expanded edition featuring marvelous new paintings and sketches by Froud and Lee. The artists have also contributed personal essays describing the creation of the book and revealing how its power has marked their own lives - as it has so many of their readers. Since the book's initial publication, Froud and Lee have become tremendously successful figures in the worlds of film, art, and publishing, but "Faeries": remains their most enduring work, a superb exploration of myths, legends, folklore, and fantasy. The detailed study they made of the history of faeries informed the book's exceptional success and draws readers today. Going back to the old sources, they examined myths and legends, sorted fact from fancy, and finally illuminated their findings with over two hundred breathtaking illustrations. Rarely have research and artistry combined to produce so beautiful a result. "Faeries" is a feast to revel in, a classic and endless delight. The Chicago Tribune said, "The nicest thing that has happened to faeries since 'Peter Pan'."

remainder copy. **remainder mark and small imperfections to dust jacket. Out of print book.