The Book of the Dragon

by Ciruelo Cabral

Book Overview

The mystique of dragons--soaring above castle spires, setting the world aflame--bursts into glowing life in breathtaking images by a major artist. An unforgettably original volume, The Book of the Dragon offers a glimpse of a culture we can only imagine. They lurk in the most hidden corners of the world: the powerful and beautiful creatures known as dragons. We know them as the terrifying beasts of fairy tales, but their own story has remained a mystery--until...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402728115
• ISBN13: 9781402728112
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Union Square Press
• Length: 141 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.9" x 13.6"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10

Customer Reviews

Jaw dropping elegance

I love dragons. Expected a small comic book type edition. Was kind of stunned when I saw how large the pkg was but when I opened the book, my mouth literally fell open. So much beauty. Definitely for grownups. If you didn’t hate to rear the book up, you could frame and hang every one on the wall. This book is worth far more than it cost me.

Magnificent Dragons

Ciruelo Cabral is one of the best fantasy artists in the world. I love his paintings and have collected much of his work. I hope to have one of his paintings on the cover of my first book. For fans of dragons and fantasy--this is an amazing book. It will also make a great gift and the price is excellent. Order one now.

Gorgeous!

I'm a big fan of dragons, but I've never seen them like this! The illustrations are gorgeously done, and I spent an hour alone just looking at all of the pictures. The detail, beauty, and grace is just fantastic. The actual information itself is wonderful, too. From the habitat, to the young, to the family structure, you'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about dragons in this book. Also, at the back of the book, there are many mythical stories involving dragons that are a pleasure to read. If you're a fan of dragons, this is a MUST HAVE book. Or, if you just like to look at beautiful art, buy this as a coffee table book and you'll be equally thrilled!

An exceptionally beautiful book

My parents gave this book to my 12-year old son for Christmas at my suggestion. It is their custom to always write an inscription on the flyleaf of a gift book. Upon looking through this book, neither my father nor my mother wanted to touch pen to paper in the book. The inside cover, the flyleaf, every page is alive with the most amazing artwork. It is truly a beautiful book to behold, even if you are not a fan of dragons. There was not one adult in our home on Christmas Day who did not spend 30-45 minutes browsing through this book and admiring the illustrations. My son picked it up that night and read until early morning. It is a book that he will enjoy over and over for many years to come.

Absolutely Stunning!

Of all "extinct" species, dragons were the most magnificent. In this spellbinding work of art, Ciruelo shares his fascination with the proud beasts. Each page is produced in glorious color, which will give dragon lovers the chills. Ciruelo also details information about the major dragon types, their culture, and various legends. In addition, Ciruelo draws attention to dragon habitats and life cycles. With stunning images and fascinating information, this is a book that all fantasy lovers should own. Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer 6/27/2006

Fantastic Artwork!

If you are a dragon lover then this book is for you! Not only does it have fantastic artwork but it is informative as well. It tells about the 3 main families of dragons (earth, fire, and water) and also tells legends and myths that include dragons. The book is very good quality as well, sure to last a long time and bring many hours of enjoyment.