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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.
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Total Pages | : 419 |
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ISBN | : 130411242X |
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.