Field Guide to Fantastic Creatures: The ultimate monster encyclopedia - Hardcover

Sparrow, Giles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184866026X ISBN 13: 9781848660267

Publisher: Quercus, 2010

Synopsis

Get ready for the most incredible safari imaginable: a journey around the globe and throughout history to discover an array of astonishing creatures that almost defy explanation. This fascinating field guide surveys the globe in search of mysterious animals in remote corners of the world, and reveals the truth behind the creatures of myth and legend that have been passed down from generation to generation. Prepare to meet Biblical beasts such as Behemoth and Leviathan, and Mediterranean monsters like the ferocious Minotaur, and Medusa with her deadly stare. In northern Europe you will encounter the famous western dragon and its close relative the wyvern, as well mischievous fairies, gremlins and pixies and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Investigate the evidence for sightings of Bigfoot and giant serpents in the Americas; track the mysterious Kongamoto and Ennedi tiger in Africa and do your best to not to disturb the lethal Mongolian death worm or the reclusive Yeti in Asia and beyond. Packed with spectacular computer-generated images, the very latest research and theories about each animal, and distribution maps, tracker tips and advice on how to protect yourself from these fearsome beasts, the pages of this book reveal the world of fabulous creatures and monsters as you have never seen them before.

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About the Author

Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and works as an editor specializing in popular science. He is the author of - amongst other books - The Universe and How To See It, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe and was a major contributor to Dorling Kindersley's Universe.

From the Back Cover

Get ready for the most incredible safari imaginable: a journey around the globe and throughout history to discover an array of astonishing creatures that almost defy explanation.
This fascinating field guide reveals the truth behind the world's mysterious, mythical and legendary creatures. Prepare to meet Biblical beasts such as the Behemoth and Leviathan, and monsters of the Mediterranean, including the ferocious Minotaur and Medusa with her deadly stare. In northern Europe you will encounter the famous western dragon and its close relative the wyvern, as well as mischievous fairies, gremlins and pixies and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Investigate sightings of Big Foot and giant serpents in the Americas; track the mysterious Kongamato and Ennedi Tiger in Africa and do your best not to disturb the lethal Mongolian death worm or the reclusive Yeti in Asia and beyond.
Packed with the very latest research and theories about each animal as well as distribution maps, tracker tips and advice on how to protect yourself from these fearsome beasts, the pages of this book reveal fabulous creatures and monsters as you have never seen them before.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quercus
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184866026X
• ISBN 13: 9781848660267
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144