The Book of Dragons

The Book of Dragons
Author: Jonathan Strahan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062877178

R.F. Kuang, Kate Elliott, Ken Liu, Todd McCaffrey, Garth Nix, Peter S. Beagle, and other modern masters of fantasy and science fiction put their unique spin on the greatest of mythical beasts—the dragon—in never-before-seen works written exclusively for this fantasy anthology compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan and with art by Rovina Cai! Here there be dragons . . . From China to Europe, Africa to North America, dragons have long captured our imagination in myth and legend. Whether they are rampaging beasts awaiting a brave hero to slay or benevolent sages who have much to teach humanity, dragons are intrinsically connected to stories of creation, adventure, and struggle beloved for generations. Bringing together nearly thirty stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today— Garth Nix, Scott Lynch, R.F. Kuang, Ann Leckie & Rachel Swirsky, Daniel Abraham, Peter S. Beagle, Beth Cato, Zen Cho, C. S. E Cooney, Aliette de Bodard, Amal El-Mohtar, Kate Elliott, Theodora Goss, Ellen Klages, Ken Liu, Seanan Maguire, Patricia A McKillip, K. J. Parker, Kelly Robson, Michael Swanwick, Jo Walton, Elle Katharine White, Jane Yolen, Kelly Barnhill, Brooke Bolander, Sarah Gailey, and J. Y. Yang—and illustrated by award-nominated artist Rovina Cai with black-and-white line drawings specific to each entry throughout, this extraordinary collection vividly breathes fire and life into one of our most captivating and feared magical creatures as never before and is sure to become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales.

The Last of the Dragons

The Last of the Dragons
Author: Edith Nesbit
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Pub Llc
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1980-01-01
Genre: Cornwall (England)
ISBN: 9780070462854

Relates what happens to the very last dragon in Cornwall when the local princess and her prince decide, in a departure from tradition, to tame the dragon rather than fight him.

The Magnificent Book of Dragons

The Magnificent Book of Dragons
Author: Stella Caldwell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681887398

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again. This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes.

Illustrated Stories of Dragons

Illustrated Stories of Dragons
Author: Various
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-10
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781474969550

Thrilling, funny and captivating dragon stories from around the world. A fantastic selection of dragon stories from all over the world, gorgeously illustrated by Khoa Le, and starring a wide variety of dragons. Here you will find four dragons from China who save their country, alongside a dragon whose tears cause tulips to bloom, and a reluctant dragon who refuses to fight -- even when St. George comes to town.

The Book of Dragons

The Book of Dragons
Author:
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1995-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0688108792

A collection of short stories and folktales featuring dragons, by such authors as Italo Calvino, Kenneth Grahame, and Elizabeth Coatsworth.

The Book of Dragons

The Book of Dragons
Author: E. Nesbit
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0486119793

Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons — including one made of ice and another that takes refuge in the General Post Office. 24 illustrations.

The Book of Dragons & Other Mythical Beasts

The Book of Dragons & Other Mythical Beasts
Author: Joe Nigg
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2002
Genre: Animals, Mythical
ISBN: 9781931412179

The beasts that inhabit the realms of ancient myth and folklore are among the most compelling creatures of imagination. This is a modern collection of animal lore in the tradition of natural histories, including beasts from all over the world.

Dragons

Dragons
Author: Jonathan Duane Evans
Publisher:
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2008
Genre: Dragons
ISBN: 9781435106543

This book takes you on a journey through the great Eastern and Western dragon myths, from ancient Babylonian creation stories to the famous legend of St. George.

Big Book of Dragons, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures

Big Book of Dragons, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures
Author: Ernst Lehner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486435121

Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includes text with legends from around the world.