A Dictionary of Monsters and Mysterious Beasts - Softcover

Miller, Carey

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9781903015582: A Dictionary of Monsters and Mysterious Beasts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903015588 ISBN 13: 9781903015582

Publisher: Barn Owl Books, 2006

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RECOMMENDED BY KENNETH BRANAGH ON THE BBC'S CULTURE SHOW!
From the Abominable Snowman to the Hippogriff to the Yale, here are hosts of mysterious monsters fair and foul, fascinating and frightening - real monsters and monsters that don't exist - or do they? Everything anyone could possibly want to know about monsters is contained in this book, but it is not for the faint hearted!

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... delighted to see it republished (School Librarian )

Synopsis:

This is a wonderful, comprehensive illustrated wander through all the mythical beast and monsters of the world. First published in 1976, this thorough and inventive collection of beasts has been used as a work of reference by numerous authors to create terrifying worlds to delight and enjoy. From famous monsters like Medusa and Dracula to more obscure and exotic creatures such as the Berbalangs of Cagayan Suku and the Squonk, there are pages of fascinating reading with brilliant black and white illustrations. No child could fail to be enthralled.

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