The Book of Faeries: A Guide to the World of Elves, Pixies, Goblins, and Other Magic Spirits

by Francis Melville

Here's a charming and inspirational guide to the history and folklore surrounding faeries, and an examination of the meanings that these mythic beings have acquired in many cultures. Tradition defines... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764154575
• ISBN13: 9780764154577
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Good for reference

Great book for reference, the activities to connect with the faeries are extremely effective. Faery lore and legend are accurate. The book is filled with beautiful pictures of individual types of faeries, each page with full colour. A good introduction for beginners to the world of fae. It is interesting, and offers a gentle approach.

A Gentle Introduction

This small book has colorful and inventive illustrations, drawing mostly on fairy folklore from around the world. Following a brief introduction about origins of faery and entering the faery realm, there are chapters on Elementals & Nature Spirits, Faery Helpers, Tricksters & Seducers, Angelic Faeries and Rituals and Recipes. Each section is accompanied by a simple exercise that the author suggests can connect you to these beings of nature and energy. In addition to the traditional nature spirits, the author describes a number of others, including Jack Frost, Jack in the Green, the Blue Fairy, and Wee Willie Winkie. The book is well researched and written. The last section, covering Rituals and Recipes, has simple techniques and suggestions for contact and introductory work. The Book of Faeries is a pleasant place to begin a journey into faery. While there is much more to say about the subject, I'd highly recommend this book as a good place to start.

The Book Of Faeries

I love this book, it is easy to read and has quick information with lovely illustrations. It is a fun and informative read. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in faeries,pixies,gnomes, or one of my favorites, The Green Man !Enjoy!

A Great Book for Children to Read

This was the first Fey book that I had bought. It really introduced you to the different types of basic Fey.My children loved the book...don't say the their names in the house....call them the little folk.When I grew up, imagination was put away in a box. I don't want that for my children. I believe there is another diminison where these beings live.....Keep the Magick alive! Believe...

I love this book!

I learned so much about the traditions of the little people all over the world. It made me laugh and cry and filled me with a sense of wonder. Countless generations of people the world over can't be wrong! The little people DO exist! - Oh and the illustrations are wonderful.