Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts |
Ernest Dr Drake
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Hardcover |
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$19.99
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$13.59
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| Published by | Candlewick |
| Release date | 2008-08-12 |
| ISBN | 0763639400 |
| Availability | Usually ships in 24 hours |
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A second major volume by the esteemed Dr. Drake ? a lavish exploration of fantastical beasts, from yetis to unicorns
Do krakens really lurk below the ocean waves? Do griffins command the air above? In a fascinating new discovery sure to rival the ground-breaking DRAGONOLOGY, the intrepid Dr. Ernest Drake turns his inquisitive gaze from dragons to other so-called mythical creatures. Included are:
* a removable letter from Dr. Drake
* multiple foldouts, flaps, and pull-outs
* textured "samples," including sea serpent skin and a feather from a winged horse
* sundry booklets ? including riddles to tell a sphinx
* a cabinet of curiosities containing yeti fur, a hippogriff feather, and more
For anyone who has ever wondered whether legendary beasts still wander among us, this lush look at an astounding array of creatures offers everything a true believer would want to know.
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Customer Reviews - courtesy of Amazon.com ( Marked4Sale.com is not responsible for review content )
Great for big imaginations!
This book, this whole series, is great for my kids. They are masterpieces of great beauty, and I recommend the whole "ology" series for children and adults alike.
Monsters Monsters Everywhere!
My son has most of this series and loves this one just as much as the first one he got!
'Ologies...
A wonderful book that provoked the child in me and helps feed the imagination of my godson. We spent hours going through the pages and discussing the creatures. A person, old or young, simply can't be disappointed with all the book holds.
Awesome
Perfect; see monsterology! This is an awesome book! The only problem is that it doesn't have as much cool bookletts and things you can interact, but by itself it is really awesome! It has some monsters you would recognize and some new ones!
A "must-have" for any fantasy buff's private collection
The latest in the popular "ology" series, Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts is as beautiful and elaborate as its many companion volumes. Featuring writings on fantastic beasts from griffons and hippogriffs to phoenixes, the pegasus, unicorns, kraken, sphinx, and much more (but not dragons - they're covered in a different book!), Monsterology reads a bit like a nineteenth century naturalist treatise. Numerous delicate pop-up flaps, textured "hide samples" or other special tidbits adorn the pages - most notably the so-called "ashes from the nest of a phoenix". "Ashes from a phoenix's nest [like those above] are said to give long life. They should never be ingested, as this could prove disastrous. Instead, the ashes are so potent that simply keeping this book on a nearby shelf will have a noticeably beneficial effect in fifty years or so." The colorful artwork adds the perfect touch to this "must-have" for any fantasy buff's private collection.
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