Binding: Hardcover
Description: The Compendium of Magical Beasts is a definitive field guide that explores the anatomy of mythology's most elusive creatures compiling the findings of controversial early twentieth century cryptozoologist feminist and explorer Dr. Veronica Wigberht - Blackwater. Approaching the fantastic with a scientific eye Dr. Veronica explains the history habits and biology of each creature's existence with equal attention to detail. Her research is accompanied by stunning scientific illustrations of each specimen's anatomy providing a comprehensive view of creatures most often dismissed as pure fantasy. Combining biological fact with folklore cultural studies and history this volume is crucial to science both fringe and mainstream. Locked in a dusty attic for almost a century Dr. Wigberht - Blackwater's trailblazing work was recently discovered by writer Melissa Brinks who spent months transcribing the journals she found. Brinks joined forces with artist Lily Seika Jones to digitize the doctor's amazingly detailed anatomical diagrams in order to share these revolutionary findings with the world for the first time. The Bestiary: Mermaid Unicorn Wild Man Gnome Werewolf Troll Fairy Jackalope Winged Horse Centaur Minotaur Vampire Dragon Sea Monsters/ Loch Ness/ Kraken Goblin Sphinx Phoenix Harpy Cyclops Banshee Incubus/ Succubus Nymph Ghoul Selkie Kelpie
Title: The Compendium Of Magical Beasts An Anatomical Study Of Cryptozoology's Most Elusive Beings
Author(s): Brinks Melissa
Publisher: Running Press U. S.
Barcode: 9780762464654
Pages: 208 Pages, 50 Line Drawings, Color, 10 Sepia-Tone Photographs, 50 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 10/9/2018
Category: Monsters & Legendary Beings