Mythical, legendary and supernatural beings, monsters and creatures Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vampires of Lore
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£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Lovecraft Monsters
Book SynopsisHorror fans and those fascinated by H. P. Lovecraft’s eerie stories will enjoy over 120 coloring pages in Lovecraft Monsters.
£9.11
Orion Publishing Co Monster Maths
Book SynopsisEDUCATIONAL FUN: children learn best through play, this game is ideal for practising key stage 1 maths skills10 GAMES IN 1: for 2-4 players aged 5+INCLUDES PARENTAL GUIDANCE in the rulebook, plus 52 playing cards featuring fun monstersPERFECT STOCKING FILLER or birthday presentWhen the monsters declare a Monster War, start a Monster Race or mix up their order in the Monster Line... can you play by the rules and sort them out? Develop maths skills as you play 10 fun games in 1 with Monster Maths.
£13.25
MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin Stage Blood Vampires of the 19th Century Stage
£19.60
MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin The Essential Guide to Werewolf Literature
Book SynopsisBrian J. Frost presents a full-scale survey of werewolf literature covering both fiction and nonfiction works. He identifies principal elements in the werewolf myth, considers various theories on the phenomenon of shapeshifting, surveys nonfiction books, and traces the myth from its origins.Trade ReviewBoth a superior source of research and a fun read! - Gary Hoppenstand, Michigan State University
£20.21
James A Rock & Co. Publishers True Vampires of History
£9.65
Craven Street Books Tom Slick True Life Encounters in Cryptozoology
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£14.39
Radiant Publishing House Inc. Radiant Heroes Episode 1 A Fantastic Youth 1
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£23.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Death Dream
Book SynopsisThe second terrifying instalment in the Night Warriors series from master of horror Graham Masterton.DON''TThere is something stalking the dream world. While people are sleeping, and at their most vulnerable, it infiltrates their minds and drives them to do terrible things.GOIts next target is a young boy who quickly becomes the unwilling vessel of an unstoppable demonic force. His family cannot save him. How can you fight against something that only exists in your head?TO SLEEPTheir only hope is the Night Warriors, conquerors of dreams. But demons like this have power far beyond what they have seen before, and it is about to erupt from the world of dreams into the waking world where the Night Warriors are powerlessPraise for Graham Masterton:''One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time'' Peter James''Suspenseful and tension-filled... all the finesse
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Night Plague
Book SynopsisThe third terrifying instalment in the Night Warriors series from master of horror Graham Masterton.AS THE WORLD SLEEPS, THE NIGHT WARRIORS FIGHTFor generations, the Night Warriors have used their powers to enter the dream world and defend humanity. Now, they face their most terrifying enemy yet: Isabel Gowdie, witch and mistress of Satan.Entombed for three centuries, her powers have grown stronger. Now her evil influence seeps through the earth, carrying the seeds of the Night Plague, a disease that twists souls into madness.The only way to stop it is to find Isabel Gowdie''s hidden prison. But time is short. Each night, more and more people fall to the Plague, and two of the Night Warriors are already infected they just don''t know it yet...Praise for Graham Masterton:''One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time'' Peter James''Suspenseful and tension-filled... all the finesse ofTrade ReviewHaunting * The Bookseller *
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Night Wars
Book SynopsisThe fourth terrifying instalment in the Night Warriors series from master of horror Graham Masterton.THEY FIGHT TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE.The Night Warriors are an ancient order set to protect us in our dreams, when we are our most defenceless and there is nothing more vulnerable than a child.When they learn of two monstrous apparitions that are attempting to enter the dreams of expectant mothers, sending demons to embed themselves into the minds of newborn babies, they know they must do something.The only way to stop such a powerful force is to uncover their true motive for targeting children. They have faced evil before but nothing as cruel and horrific as this...Praise for Graham Masterton:''One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time'' Peter James''Suspenseful and tension-filled... all the finesse of a master storyteller'' Guardian''One of Britain''s finest
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Ninth Nightmare
Book Synopsis''Truly creepy'' KirkusThe original and terrifying conclusion to a supernatural horror series from the master of horror himself, Graham Masterton.TO SLEEPFor eight hundred years, Albrecht''s Travelling Circus has been trapped in the realm of dreams. Its creator was thwarted in his mission to corrupt all who saw him and his carnival of oddities.TO DREAMNow, a serial killer has found a way to unleash the carnival into the real world and only the Night Warriors can stop it from happening.TO DIEThey are used to confronting evil in dreams but this enemy is of the waking world, where their strength is greatly diminished. And with power unlike any they have seen before, they will soon learn that this killer is very much more than a nightmarePraise for Graham Masterton:''One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time'' Peter James''Suspensefu
£9.49
Castle Point Books Mythographic Color and Discover Aviary
Book SynopsisEnter a mesmerizing skyscape of soaring beauties and boundless mysteryLet creative illusions take flight. Mythographic Color and Discover: Aviary is a gravity-defying adventure through dreamlike art in wondrous detail. Capture the weightless spirit of creatures of flight, the secrets of fluttering feathers in real and imagined realms, and the fascinating metamorphoses of majestic phoenixes, magnificent birds of prey, and fanciful songbirds. In this artistic aviary, creativity abounds and an immersive fantasy awaits you. Bring gorgeous pops of color to more than 40 hand-drawn illustrations. Sail into the serene panorama of stunning winged creatures within Mythographic Color and Discover: Aviary.- Send your imagination aloft with more than 40 majestic illustrations- Color surreal sky views, transformational worlds, and amazing birds- Elevate and enliven these extraordinary works of art with splashes of color
£16.85
Castle Point Books The Exorcists Coloring Book
Book SynopsisWe've all got demons. Some of us choose to color them.Stock up on holy water, wield your colored pencils like wooden stakes, and enjoy some me time with The Exorcist's Coloring Book. This devilishly fun coloring book puts you face-to-face with spawns of Satan, body-snatching aliens, pizza-stealing zombies, bloodthirsty grannies, possessed toddlers, and villainous vampires. All you have to do is attack them with a powerful array of color to send them screaming back to their rightful place in hell.- More than 35 chilling illustrations and campy designs showcasing the best in horror- Single-sided printing makes it easy to finish off one monster at a time- Perforated pages let you tear out your demons and burn themor mount them on your wall like trophiesWith original illustrations from your darkest nightmares, The Exorcist's Coloring Book is an absolute scream.
£15.78
Castle Point Books Tiny Worlds Fairy Homes
Book SynopsisColor a magical land of enchanted fairy dwellings!Tiny Worlds: Fairy Homes offers a peek at the charming cottages and pint-size villages of pixies, elves, and fairies. With more than 45 illustrations of mystical settings that inspire the imagination, prepare to renew your sense of wonder and possibility. Add a brilliant rainbow of color to an adorable hidden universe where a teacup is a cozy townhome, a mushroom is a garden-view mansion, and a book is a welcoming fairy library. Let your inner artist soar as you add your unique touch to each miraculous home and its tiny winged inhabitants.- Visit whimsical worlds in more than 45 fantastic illustrations- Express your creativity and indulge your love of all things mini- Take a relaxing, mindful coloring break anytime you need it
£18.94
Hodder & Stoughton Court of Wanderers
Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated sequel to the action-packed dark fantasy SILVER UNDER NIGHTFALL! Perfect for fans of CASTLEVANIA and Jay Kristoff''s EMPIRE OF A VAMPIRE!Bound by fate, united by darkness. Vampire hunter Remy Pendergast and his unexpected vampiric royal companions, Lord Zidan Malekh and Lady Xiaodan Song, are on the road through the kingdom of Aluria again after a hard-won battle against the formidable Night Empress. Xiaodan, severely injured and powerless, causes the trio to seek refuge at the mysterious Court of Wanderers. Meanwhile, Remy must confront his strange dreams of the Night Empress, a woman he has long suspected to be his own mother. As family secrets unravel, Remy must face a heart-wrenching choice between his parents'' legacies and his own destiny. Disguised as Malek and Xiaodan''s human familiar, Remy navigates the vampire courts and a series of gruesome murders. All while the trio''s unbreakable bond is tested as they unlock new, formidable powers, each revelation exacting a new devastating toll. The cost of power may prove too high in this thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and supernatural warfare.''Sharp, thrilling, and action-packed, with a hell of a bite''K. S. Villoso
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton Behooved
Book SynopsisA charming slow-burn romantasy featuring a duty-bound noblewoman with a chronic illness, a prince who would rather be in a library than on a throne, and a magical ride through a world of cosy enchantment''So much fun'' T. Kingfisher''Sparkling and joyous'' Seanan McGuire''Bewitchingly charming'' Sarah Beth DurstThe fate of the kingdom is riding on them. Bianca knows her duty comes before her heart. So when the threat of war looms, she agrees to marry the neighbouring kingdom''s heir. But not all royal weddings are a fairytale, and Prince Aric, Bianca''s betrothed, is cold, aloof, and seems to hate her on sight.To make matters worse, on their wedding night, an assassination attempt goes awry - leaving Aric magically transformed into a horse. Bianca does what any bride in this situation would do: she mounts her new husband and rides away to safety.Sunset returns Aric to human form, but they soon discover the assassination attempt is part of a larger plot against the throne. Worse, Bianca has been framed for Aric''s murder, and she''s now saddled with a husband who is a horse by day and a frustratingly attractive man by night.As an unexpected romance begins galloping away with their hearts, Bianca and Aric must rely on each other to unravel the curse and save the throne.Behooved is a book for anyone with a My Lady Jane-shaped hole in their lives - the perfect read for fans of The Spellshop, Can''t Spell Treason Without Tea, and Legends and Lattes. Get prepared to be totally swept off your hooves.NetGalley readers love Behooved!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Easiest 5 star of 2025''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Oh my GOD this was cute. I had no idea what I was going to step into with Behooved but I loved every single page!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A whimsical cosy delight!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I did not think this book would hit me right in the feels. I was so entertained and amused by it, with a generous side of heart-eyes.The vibe is vibing, the puns are punning, the FMC is great, the tone is exactly what I want and need''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book is the epitome of cozy! . . . It was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and it did not disappoint''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The vibes and atmosphere were impeccable''
£17.00
Hay House Inc The Guardian Gateway
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewKim Wilborn has crafted a well-written, easy-to-use guide that introduces you to the Guardians that you can consciously connect with, ones that can provide guidance and inspiration on our soul's journey. She offers solid advice on how you can transform your life and move forward in a new way with the help of these Guardians. --Dr. Steven Farmer, author, psychotherapist, and shamanic practitioner I count myself fortunate to know Kim and have co-created much Magic with her and the nature spirits through the Guardian Gateway Telesummits. I really enjoyed reading The Guardian Gateway, which provides a very grounded yet loving portal into accessing the wisdom of the ethereal and celestial kingdoms. Read this beautiful guide with an open heart and a pen and paper at hand, as you'll want to enjoy the many explorative journeys along the way! --Calista, award-winning author of Unicorn Rising and The Female Archangels, founder of Unicorn Healing® and Angel Healing® Empowering and beautifully written with practical advice, meditations, and visualizations to support you on your spiritual path. Kim's knowledge and loving desire to assist us all in achieving our highest and best in life radiates through each page. The Guardian Gateway welcomes you to a world of support from the hidden realms-beings who are bursting to share their knowledge and support with us if we just open up to listen and acknowledge them. Delightfully uplifting, this book will inspire you to deepen your connection with your Guardians to be the person you came to Earth to be-your true authentic self of radiant light! Enjoy! --Alphedia Arara, author of Messages from Nature's Guardians and Ascending with Unicorns, founder of the Dragon Wisdom School
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Big Bad Troll
Book SynopsisA football-loving princetakes ona trollin this hilarious colour-illustrated early reader bySally Prue. Perfect for children learning to read.Prince Sam doesn''t like being a prince his ''How-to-Be-a-Good-Prince'' lessons are boring and it''s hard to play football with a crown on. But then aBIG BAD TROLL turns up and the people of Flat Town needPrince Sam to save them! Willhedefeat the troll, or will he get squashed flat??The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.Clear typeUp to 8 lines per pageBright, appealing pictures for added interestA variety of sentence structuresA wider range of vocabularyStrong themes and charact
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers The Mummy Family Find Fame
Book SynopsisA fun and wacky chapter book, perfect for children learning to read. From the author of Dilly the Dinosaur.Help! The Mummies are broke! There isn''t even any pocket money for candy. What are they going to do?Starring in a family TV show could be the answer. After all, how difficult can it be to win the star prize? Well, if it depends on Tut and Sis behaving themselves, it could be very difficult indeed!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.Varied sentencesDetailed illustrations to enjoyChaptersInteresting characters and themesA rich range of vocabularyMore complex storylines to stretch confident readersAll Readin
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Monster
Book SynopsisThe GONE series may be over, but it''s not the end of the story MICHAEL GRANT''SACTION-PACKED AND MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW BOOK, SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE BESTSELLING GONE SERIES.When the dome came down, they thought it was the end of the troubles. Truth is, it was just the beginning.Shade Darby witnessed events that day, with devastating consequences, and vowed never to feel that powerless again. Now, four years later, she gets her hands on a part of the meteor that began it all and that's when she changes.Trouble is, Shade's not the only one mutating, and the authorities cannot allow these superpowers to go unchecked First of an explosivethree-book young adult series. Once again Michael Grant creates a compelling young cast of new characters for readers to love, hate and debate,as well as ahost of unimaginable creatures. This happily stands alone from the GONE series, while also featuring some fan-pleasing appearances from previous FAYZ inhabitants.Michael Grant lives in San Francisco
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd The Absolute Book
Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE ENCHANTING EPIC THAT WILL TRANSPORT YOU TO OTHER WORLDS . . .''AN INSTANT CLASSIC'' GUARDIAN''BEWITCHING'' THE TIMES''MIND-BLOWING'' LAINI TAYLOR''ASTOUNDING'' FRANCIS SPUFFORD''GORGEOUSLY WRITTEN'' DEBORAH HARKNESS_______Taryn Cornick barely remembers the family library. Since her sister was murdered, she''s forgotten so much.Now it''s all coming back. The fire. The thief. The scroll box. People are asking questions about the library. Questions that might relate to her sister''s murder.And something called The Absolute Book.A book in which secrets are written - and which everyone believes only she can find. They insist Taryn be the hunter. But she knows the truth.She is the hunted . . .The Absolute Book is a tale of sisters, ancient blood, a forgotten library, murder, revenge and a book that might just have the answer to eTrade ReviewAn INSTANT CLASSIC, a work to rank alongside other modern masterpieces of fantasy such as Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series or Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Everything fantasy should be: original, magical, well read, compelling * Guardian *Intricately plotted and gorgeously written, THE ABSOLUTE BOOK has something for everyone: the search for a mysterious book, talking ravens, police detectives and academics, gods and demons, a giant saltwater crocodile, the bucolic English countryside and magical gates to hidden worlds. Here is a cinematic tale that is by turns dark and dreamlike, yet ultimately hopeful -- Deborah Harkness * author of A Discovery of Witches *An angelic book, an apocalyptic book, an astounding book -- Francis SpuffordGripping and hugely ambitious, the broad narrative flood sweeps us on to an extraordinary conclusion * Daily Mail *Gorgeous. The payoffs and reveals are mind-blowing -- Laini Taylor * author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone *A marvellous argument for stories. There are Norse gods, references to Merlin, a tour through purgatory and a strange parallel world where magic is real and humans are bit players in the clash of supernatural realms. Bewitching * The Times *A magical book; doors between worlds; talking birds, vicious fairies and a trip to Purgatory. Stuffed with literary allusion and mythic echoes from the Norse legends to Alan Garner, straddling dimensions and hopping genres with ease, this is a one-of-a-kind fantasy novel that's worth getting lost in * Guardian, 50 Hottest Books *Epic, imaginative and exquisitely written, this is a feat of fantastical world-building * Daily Express *Reminded me of how I felt reading Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell or His Dark Materials - this is a masterpiece -- Dan Kois * Slate *A triumph. Book where the best hearts meet the best minds meet the best imaginations are few and far between -- Pip AdamAn enchanting weaving together of mythologies and a meeting of worlds, all bound up with the power of stories and the fate of the ultimate book. Far-reaching and profound, this is a novel to lose yourself in -- Alison Littlewood * bestselling author of A Cold Season and The Hidden People *Every page is a declaration of love for story, for literature, for libraries -- Maria McMillanSavour and absorb the world Knox conjures * Sunday Times *An ambitious, gripping, and multifaceted [novel], animated by a sharp imagination * SFX *A murder, a mysterious library and something called the Absolute Book feature in this fantastical new outing * The Times *A book about books, a psychological crime novel, a romance, a portal fantasy, a technothriller, a historical fantasy, and an allegory - this melding of modes and mixing of genres, this surfeit of stories, is The Absolute Book's greatest strength. Accomplished, exuberant, generous, original . . . readers will have few regrets -- Matthew Keeley * Tor.com *A tour de force. Ursula Le Guin would have loved this book -- Jane StaffordThe power is in the skill and pace of Knox's storytelling, the perfect spinning of the intricate plot, the sharp dialogue and luminous evocation of place -- Charlotte GrimshawA bibliophile's daydream * Scotland on Sunday *A propulsive parallel-worlds fantasy epic about the power of stories and storytelling * Guardian, 'What to look forward to this year' *Contains multitudes, spanning the geographies of Canada, Britain and New Zealand; the cosmologies of fairies, demons and angels; and the genres of thriller, domestic realism and epic fantasy. Reading the book is like holding folds of shot silk to the light, finding green flash in something that looks purple, and appreciating how thoughtfully the warp and weft embrace each other. I'm in awe of it * New York Times Review of Books *A mind-blowing optical illusion of a novel. This grand ode to Story itself is one that begs for a reread * Booklist *Full of intrigue, mystery, magic, and history, this is a fascinating read that is hard to put down * Buzzfeed *If you love a little supernatural magic and mystery, you will love this clever blend of myth, religion, folklore and reality, as the story draws the reader into the realm of faerie and demon, immersing us in a fantasy world where bliss can be found * Living Edge *One of those books which will never let you go. A beautiful, fantastic, ride that travels from one end of the earth to the other and beyond, Knox takes you on a journey that will amaze and astound you . . . The Absolute Book takes readers on a journey they won't soon forget. Fantastic and wondrous, it is a delight and will leave readers wistful for a world as magical as the one she's created * Blogcritics *Epic and exquisitely written, this is a feat of fantastical world-building * Sunday Express *The dream for any book lover - a story about the importance of stories and all the ways we pass them on * Foyles *Where better to get lost than a mighty, make-believe kingdom reminiscent of Swift * i *Enchanting . . . Knox hits the mark * Herald *
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group Scary Monsters and Super Creeps
Book SynopsisDom Joly sets off round the world, but this time he''s not looking to holiday in a danger zone - he''s monster hunting. Ever since he was given a copy of Arthur C. Clarke''s Mysterious World for his ninth birthday Dom has been obsessed with the world of cryptozoology - monster hunting - and in Scary Monsters and Super Creeps he heads to six completely different destinations to investigate local monster sightings. He explores the Redwood Curtain in northern California in search of Sasquatch; in Canada he visits Lake Okanagan hoping to catch a glimpse of a thirty-foot snake-like creature called Ogopogo; and near Lake Tele in Congo he risks his life tracking the vegetarian sauropod Mokele-mbembe. Naturally he heads to Loch Ness - but for this hunt he has his family in tow; he treks across the Khumbu Valley in Nepal looking for Yeti; and in the hills above Hiroshima in Japan he enlists the help of a local man to find the Hibagon, a terribly smelly ''Trade ReviewEngaging and entertaining, the sort of book that makes you want to one day share a long-haul flight with Dom, if only to joust elbows with him -- Tim Butcher, bestselling author
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A War Transformed
Book SynopsisThe Great War meets the horrors of forgotten folklore in this occult skirmish wargame.1916: A World Transformed. As the Great War raged, the Moon fell from its orbit. Seas shifted, uncovering new lands and revealing what tide and time had concealed. Long known as a potent occult power, the Moon's descent also heralded the terrifying resurgence of magic. Long-forgotten gods and spirits began to stir in hidden groves and caverns and old traditions found new strength. Soon, stone circles echoed once more with the chanting of ancient rituals and menhirs were again bedecked with wildflowers and presented with offerings of honey and blood.1918: A War Transformed. Rival nations battle on new fronts, seeking dominance with weapons of spell, song, and sacrifice. Thrust to the surface, Doggerland, the ancient bridge between Britain and Europe, becomes a crucial battleground in the conflict. In this alien landscape, raiding parties pick through the ribs of wrecks and the
£21.25
Orion Publishing Co Enchanted Creatures
£10.44
Sourcebooks, Inc Hooked on a Phoenix
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£8.15
Sourcebooks, Inc A Phoenix Is Forever
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£8.13
Sourcebooks, Inc Wolf Rebel 10 SWAT 10
Book SynopsisPaige Tyler is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sexy, romantic fiction, including the X-Ops series, the SEALs of Coronado Series, and the Alaskan Werewolves Series. She and her very own military hero (also known as her husband) live on the beautiful Florida coast with their dog. Visit www.paigetylertheauthor.com.
£8.13
Fox Chapel Publishing Great Book of Dragon Patterns Revised and
Book SynopsisDragons have captured the imagination of artists for aeons and feature in the earliest myths, on the armour of medieval knights, as well as in today''s popular culture. In this new and improved third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man''s favorite foe. Updated for this edition: brand new art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history, lore, and anatomy, and a newly added section on transfer instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials.
£15.99
Design Originals Jim Shore Fairies Gnomes Dragons Coloring Book
Book SynopsisA fantastical coloring experience, this is the perfect creative outlet. This new pocket-sized coloring book for adults by award-winning artist Jim Shore is filled with 32 stunning designs of his original and best-selling fantasy artwork in his iconic folk-art style. Each illustration captures imaginative scenes inspired by fairy tales, myths, legends, and other fantastic adventures and stories, making this coloring book a magical and creative experience! Each line art design is printed on a single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.?
£7.59
Boylan Enterprises The Creepy Cute Creatures Coloring Book
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£6.99
Pan Macmillan This Little Monster: A Fun Twist on the Classic
Book SynopsisFollow ten little monsters as they dress up, explore and more in this fun preschool counting book based on the classic nursery rhyme This Little Piggy.This little monster tries a treat,This little monster plays a trick . . .It's dress-up time! Ten excited children become cute and colourful monsters and an ordinary street becomes a spooky world full of surprises. Follow along with the little monsters as they go trick-or-treating, find a pumpkin patch, and explore a mysterious cave . . . before running all the way home!With ten children to find and count as you turn the pages, loads to spot along the way, and a special surprise fold-out ending, this picture book is specially developed for imaginative little preschool monsters everywhere. There is a bonus section at the end with reading tips for parents and carers, giving ideas for discussion and extra things for children to spot.This Little Monster is a riotous read-aloud preschool adventure – come and join in the fun! And for roarsome dinosaur fans, look out for This Little Dinosaur in the same series.
£6.99
Vintage Publishing Greek Myths: A new retelling of your favourite
Book Synopsis'A great storyteller' Madeline Miller, author of CirceIn this powerful new collection, Charlotte Higgins foregrounds Greek mythology's most enduring heroines. Here are the myths of Heracles and Theseus, the Trojan war, Thebes and Argos and Athens. They are stories of love and desire, adventure and magic, destructive gods, helpless humans, fantastical creatures and resourceful witches. In this telling the female characters take centre stage as Athena, Helen, Circe, Penelope and others weave these stories into elaborate imagined tapestries. In Charlotte Higgins's thrilling new interpretation of these ancient stories, their tales combine to form a dazzling, sweeping epic of storytelling. With a series of original drawings by Chris Ofili.Trade ReviewHiggins is a wonderful scholar, and a great story teller. I've been loving these retellings, cleverly centered around the theme of myths told in tapestry. -- Madeline Miller, author of THE SONG OF ACHILLES and CIRCE[Higgins] leads us through the labyrinth of interconnected stories in a startlingly fresh way. It throws radiant new light on their meanings... This excellent book should delight many generations of story lovers to come. -- Edith Hall * Guardian *[An] erudite and exhilarating collection... luminous, astute retellings. -- Hephzibah Anderson * Observer *[A] scholarly, capacious reimagining... Higgins makes you feel for these tormented, accursed mortals afresh. -- Claire Allfree * The Times *We are in the hands of a fine, fluent storyteller... Higgins, like the bards who first unspooled these tales, creates the illusion of spontaneity and handles suspense brilliantly... Chris Ofili's drawings complement the lyricism of the prose descriptions. Higgins depicts art mediating life - the reason, I think, that we read books... I loved this book. -- Sara Wheeler * Spectator *
£9.49
Red Wheel/Weiser Weiser Field Guide to Vampires: Legends,
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£12.34
Red Wheel/Weiser Zombies: A Field Guide to the Walking Dead
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£10.99
Red Wheel/Weiser Man-Made Monsters: A Field Guide to Golems,
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£11.39
Mango Media Adventures in Cryptozoology: Hunting for Yetis,
Book SynopsisDiscover the Science of (not so) Imaginary Creatures “The sheer depth of material covered in its pages is amazing”….” ―Fortean Times Magazine #1 Bestseller in the Occult and Unexplained Mysteries This is a book about monsters. From an early age we are taught that monsters do not exist. The reality is that monsters walk the earth today. Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures. Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more. The line between myth and reality may be more narrow than you think. Cryptozoologists throughout the years have studied unknown species of reptiles, lake and sea creatures, apes, and hominins. The science and history of this field of study includes examples of creatures that were once thought to be mythological, but that have since been proven to exist. Our monsters and ourselves. The history of fabulous beasts and our searches for them is a history of the cultures of the world and the secrets we keep. If you’re ready to begin your search for Sasquatch and learn to hunt monsters, Adventures in Cryptozoology is your guide. In these pages you’ll find: Tales of mythical, extinct, and out-of-place creatures Hints about Bigfoot and other ape-men Tips for equipping your own cryptozoology adventure, including all the gear, field craft, and resources you’ll need to record your findings You’ve read Cryptozoology A to Z, Expedition Unknown, or Chasing American Monsters? Then you’ll want to read Adventures in Cryptozoology
£13.49
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Monsters of the Northeast
Book SynopsisRead 24 chilling stories, from two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with monsters in New England and the Northeast. Vampires prey upon family members from beyond the grave. A monstrous dog with glowing eyes seems to vanish into thin air. A giant, red-eyed beast terrorizes homeowners while helping itself to beloved pets—for dinner. The Northeast’s history includes several unimaginable encounters with legendary creatures. This collection of “ghost stories” presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of monsters in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Authors Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler are active paranormal investigators with a shared fascination for things that go bump in the night. The professional writers spent countless hours combing the region for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained. Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 24 terrifying tales. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that the Northeast is the setting for some of the most unsettling monster tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate even the most reluctant of readers. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.
£7.99
Dragonrock Press LLC The Bloodline: A Draegonstorm Novel
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£16.22
Reaktion Books Trolls: An Unnatural History
Book SynopsisTrolls are everywhere. They lurk on the internet; they fill the pages of popular fantasy literature; they are hunted in Norwegian film. They are the homeless in California; they are comforting or threatening characters in children's books; they are amusing dolls. Although trolls are ubiquitous today, for centuries they were confined to the landscape of Scandinavia. They were beings in nature, and their environment was a pre-industrial world in which people lived by farming and fishing on a small scale. This book is a history of trolls from their first appearances in folk tales - some people reported actual encounters with trolls, and others found such encounters plausible even if they were not sure - and follows a natural transition from folklore to trolls in other domains of popular culture. Indeed, trolls would not be interesting had they not made this jump, first to illustrations in the Nordic book market, then on to Scandinavian literature and drama, and far beyond. Since then they have never gone away, and in their various guises they continue to appeal to the imagination around the world. From the Vikings to the Moomins, the Brothers Grimm and the Three Billy Goats Gruff, this book explores the panoply of trolls and their history and their continuing presence today.Trade Review'in this clever little book, [Lindow] traces the history of trolls from their earliest appearances in Old Norse literature through the more familiar creatures of folk tale and fairy tale and right up to the latest manifestation of the malign Other, the internet pest ... Lindow writes with wit and warmth, but this is also a learned and sometimes unsettling study which brings to light some unexpected facets of the troll phenomenon more generally.' - TLS '[an] excellent overview of the history of trolls ... Trolls: An Unnatural History weighs in at only 144 pages, but never feels too brief. Lindow takes a long view of his subject matter ... To follow a thread throughout 1,000 years of history, in several different countries, is not an easy task. In the hands of someone less knowledgeable and less skilled in presenting their arguments, a book can end up as a mess. Here, Lindow avoids all those traps, instead giving us a coherent, insightful and informed exploration of a fascinating subject that deserves a wider audience.' - Fortean Times 'a fascinating read ... you likely won't find another source for such an in-depth look at trolls, internet comment sections notwithstanding.' - Spectrum CultureTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Earliest Trolls 2. Medieval Trolls 3. Folklore Trolls 4. Fairy-tale Trolls and Trolls Illustrated 5. Trolls in Literature 6. Trolls, Children, Marketing, and Whimsy Epilogue Sources and Further Reading Acknowledgements and Photo Acknowledgements Index
£11.40
Reaktion Books Zombies: A Cultural History: A Cultural History
Book SynopsisZombies: A Cultural History, now available in paperback, sifts materials from anthropology, folklore, travel writing, colonial histories, long-forgotten pulp literature, B-movies, medical history and cultural theory to give a definitive short introduction to the zombie, exploring the manifold meanings of this compelling, slow-moving yet relentless monster.Trade ReviewLuckhurst s wide-ranging history of this cult phenomenon is a richly detailed and eminently readable, nuanced, and rigorous story. He outlines the different shapes the complex, colonially driven monster takes in its century-long journey through the imperial American sub-Zeitgeist including its surprising global resurrection in the new millennium. Everyone from Zora Neale Hurston to 1950s pulp comics to esoteric space scientists and Kirkman had a hand in fashioning the imaginary creature we know today as the zombie. --Victoria Nelson, author of Gothicka and The Secret Life of Puppets"
£10.79
GMC Publications Mythical Colouring
Book SynopsisThis beautifully-illustrated colouring book will allow colourists to discover a healthy form of escapism, similar to meditation, as they let their mind wander into a carefully-crafted imaginary world. Containing a unique and diverse collection of over 60 enchanting illustrations, including unicorns and other magic creatures as well as extraordinary botanical gardens, this edition will take people to a wonderful and fantastical world of wonders that will appeal to both adults and children.
£7.59
University of Wales Press Monstrous Textualities: Writing the Other in
Book SynopsisMonstrous textuality emerges when Gothic narratives like Frankenstein reflect the monstrous in their narrative structure to create narratives of resistance, and allows writers to meta-narratively reflect their own poetics and textual production, and reclaim authority over their work under circumstances of systemic cultural oppression and Othering. This book traces the representation of other Others through Black feminist hauntology in Toni Morrison's Beloved (1987) and Love (2003); it explores fat freak embodiment as a feminist resistance strategy in Angela Carter's Nights at the Circus (1984) and Margaret Atwood's Lady Oracle (1976); and it reads Atwood's MaddAddam trilogy (2003-13) and Shelley Jackson's Patchwork Girl (1995) within a framework of critical posthumanist and cyborg theory. The result is a comprehensive argument about how these texts can be read within a framework of critical posthumanist questioning of knowledge production, and of epistemological exploration, beyond the exclusionary humanist paradigm.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Teratologies Troubling Genealogies: Monstrous Textuality and Narratives of Resistance in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein I: What Moves at the Margin 2 Haunted Narratives 3 Monstrous Narratives II: A Female Monster Larger Than Life Introduction 4 Reframing Narratives 5 Corporeal Discourses 6 'A Female Monster Larger than Life': Fatness and Resistance III: Hideous Progeny Introduction 7 Posthuman Reading Practices 8 Posthuman Writing Practices 9 Posthuman Bodies in/as Narrative Conclusion Conclusion: 'The Promises of Monsters' Notes Bibliography
£63.00
Collective Ink Book of the Magical Mythical Unicorn, The: A
Book SynopsisThe Book of the Magical Mythical Unicorn is an anthology of esoteric knowledge, myths, and legends about the most magical of beasts: the mythical unicorn. Utilizing a global lens, the authors delve into the critical importance of the timeless unicorn across multiple cultures and spiritual traditions to display the transformative energy of the creature and its larger effect on humanity's consciousness. No other mythological creature is enjoying as rapid an ascent into the public eye and consciousness as the magical unicorn. The unicorn is now a fixture in contemporary pop culture. People young and old are captivated by the magical legends and mythology of the unicorn. This book explores a diverse assortment of tales about the unicorn, ranging from its presence in the Garden of Eden, its foretelling of the births of Confucius and the Buddha, its protection of India from the wrath of Genghis Khan's army, and its depiction within heraldry, including in the Scottish and British thrones. It features in-depth sections on the use of the unicorn's horn for detecting poisons and healing, the horn's connection to the opening of the third eye, and the unicorn's depictions in ancient Sumeria, Egypt, and many other early civilizations.
£10.99
Reaktion Books Basilisks and Beowulf: Monsters in the
Book SynopsisWhy were the Anglo-Saxons obsessed with monsters, many of which did not exist? Drawing on literature and art, theology and a wealth of first-hand evidence, Basilisks and Beowulf reveals a people huddled at the edge of the known map, using the fantastic and the grotesque as a way of comprehending the world around them. For the Anglo-Saxons, monsters helped to distinguish the sacred and the profane; they carried God’s message to mankind, exposing His divine hand in creation itself. At the same time, monsters were agents of disorder, seeking to kill people, conquer their lands and challenge what it meant to be human even. Learning about where monsters lived and how they behaved allowed the Anglo-Saxons to understand their place in the world, as well as to apprehend something of the divine plan. It is for these reasons that monsters were at the very centre of the Anglo-Saxon worldview. From map monsters to demons, dragons to Leviathan, we neglect them at our peril.Trade Review'Uncharted territories were not valued for their splendour, but feared for the malign forces they hosted. Tim Flight’s book covers the range of creatures that, in the Anglo-Saxon imagination, make their home in such landscapes. From the mysterious blemmyes, headless men with eyes on their chest, to cynocephali (literally, “dog-headed”), human-canine hybrids with cannibalistic tendencies, it shows how the monstrous is associated with the “corruption of God’s design” – or, to put it another way, creatures that are almost like humans or animals, but not quite . . . Flight’s book is at its best when it explores this early medieval obsession with reinforcing and policing boundaries, and how it feeds into imperial and colonial projects of the time. Demon-fighting is compared with colonial expansion; defending the self against monsters becomes a matter of national security.' – TLS; 'Monsters abound in the literature and art of Anglo-Saxon England. From the most famous work of Old English literature, Beowulf, which relates the adventures of a monster-slaying hero, to hagiographies that narrate encounters between saints and devils, strange creatures are everywhere in England's early Middle Ages. In Basilisks and Beowulf, Tim Flight describes these monsters and analyses their role in the Anglo-Saxon worldview . . . it's well worth the time of anyone interested in the history of monsters.' – Fortean Times; 'A bold and wide-ranging expedition into the wildest corners of the early medieval mind; Flight skilfully conjures the primal fears and ancient wonders that once lurked in England’s shadowed groves and hollows.' – Thomas Williams, author of Viking Britain: A History; 'Although he wears his learning lightly, Tim Flight covers an impressive amount of ground to bring us his thoughtful, stimulating account of monsters in the early medieval world. Moving from Beowulf’s historical context, through maps, wolves, dragons, devils, and the Grendelkin to present-day fears, Basilisks and Beowulf opens up a strange and yet hauntingly familiar world to anyone who has read the poem or any of its multitudinous offspring.' – Dr Jennifer Neville, Royal Holloway, University of London; 'Immensely readable, thought-provoking and entertaining, this book is a splendid introduction to the though-world of the early English.' – Carolyne Larrington, BBC History Magazine; 'In this exploration of Anglo-Saxon monsters, Flight exhibits a deep knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon corpus and brings together a broad assortment of texts. Flight focuses on the dichotomy between wilderness – the domain of monsters – and civilization. In engaging prose, he explores how the boundaries between these domains shaped Anglo-Saxon perceptions of monsters. Whereas scholarly consideration of Anglo-Saxon monsters generally focuses on Beowulf, Flight includes works in which monsters are featured less conspicuously, such as the sea life in The Seafarer, St. Cuthbert’s battles against demons, and the etchings of curious monsters on Franks Casket (an early-eighth-century chest). But Flight certainly does not neglect Beowulf. He offers insight into symbolic representations of the dragon and the Grendelkin; the latter infiltrate the peace at Heorot and are, like St. Christopher in the Nowell Codex, part human. Flight also considers the hero Beowulf himself, whose size and strength render him akin to, though not part of, the realm of monsters. Other topics include wolves, map monsters, dragons, and whales, and a concluding chapter brings into discussion modern monsters such as Bigfoot and big cats in the UK. Recommended.' – ChoiceTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION I THE MAP MONSTERS II OF WOLF AND MAN III HIC SUNT DRACONES IV SAINTS AND SATANAS V THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA VI MEARCSTAPAN, PART ONE: THE GRENDELKIN VII MEARCSTAPAN, PART TWO: BEOWULF AND OTHERS CONCLUSION REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PHOTO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INDEX
£10.44
Titan Books Ltd Universal Monsters Tarot Deck and Guidebook
Book SynopsisLet Count Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, and other creepy creatures guide your tarot practice with this hair-raising tarot deck and guidebook inspired by the iconic Universal Pictures Monsters! Bring the spooky spirit of classic movie monsters to your tarot readings with this cinematic spin on the traditional tarot deck! Featuring stunning original artwork inspired by classic tarot iconography, this 78-card deck depicts spine-chilling characters, imagery, and themes from the legendary Universal Pictures monster films, from Boris Karloff's Frankenstein and Bela Lugosi's Count Dracula to the Wolf Man, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and more! Comprising both major and minor arcana, the deck also comes with a helpful guidebook explaining the meaning of each card as well as a few simple spreads for easy readings. Packaged in a deluxe collectible box, it's a gift that will wow horror film fans and tarot enthusiasts alike!
£22.72
Cranthorpe Millner Publishers Dream Walker
Book SynopsisIn thisgothic retelling ofAlice in Wonderland,Alison lives an ordinary life, until she is transported to the Netherworld, a dark and twisted realm of nightmares, where mythological creatures and powerful rulers all cloy for power.
£8.55
The History Press Ltd Channel Island Monsters
Book SynopsisThe Channel Islands have a rich legacy of interwoven folklore, an antique tapestry full of faery creatures and mythical beasts. Here you will find fantastic adventures and fearsome fairytales, tall tales, horrors and high romance.In this exquisitely illustrated compendium, Channel Island Monsters weaves a web of deliciously dark stories from centuries of fables and their fragments. The werewolves, mermaids, changelings and dragons may seem familiar, but there are also monsters which are strange and unique to the Channel Islands. La Vioge, La Cocangne, Lé Bélengi and L’Êmânue are ancient creatures waiting to be rediscovered, with their eyes still shining and their claws still sharp.
£15.29
