- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Pierrot Publishing Ltd; Book Club edition (Oct 1979)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0905310322
- ISBN-13: 978-0905310329
- Product Dimensions: 30 x 23.4 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 481,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ever since I saw the film at the age of seven, made it my mission to find the book it was based upon. Unfortunately, it never actually occured to me to check somewhere as obvious as this (and naturally Amazon didn't exist then anyway). Twelve years later I found it at random in an aquantance's house and discovered where she got it - here. I devoured it in one evening, and discovered that this slim volume is one of the most convincing scientific arguments you could possibly have for something so fantastical by nature. I am a lover of fantasy for fantasy's sake, not of proving it as fact. However, after reading this book, I fully believe what he himself said: the existence of dragons is not that plausible at all - but it's every bit as plausible as their non-existence. Believe what you like, this is worth a read - and a look, since Wayne Anderson's sumptuous full colour illustrations are a joy to behold, whether depicting classic fantasy dragons, or the more realistic design of Peter Dickenson's own from a scientific viewpoint. Read it. Be enchanted. Visit the last remnants of the Fantasy Realm, preserved for eternity in it's own little bubble that no one may visit, 'but for the duration of a day-dream or for a flash of inspiration'...
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ever since I saw the film as a very small child, dragons have always inspired me in every aspect of my life, and this book is a ray of light in a world of myths. The scientific arguements, backed up by an unswerving belief in dragons, will make you believe that dragons did exist as the author quietly weaves his own dreams into scientific fact. I love this book, as will anyone who ever had a dream or made a wish.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A masterful novel discussing, with remarkable detail, the logistics behind the lives of dragons. It contains convincing arguments discussing dragon fire and dragon flight.
The book also serves as a philosophical argument, dealing with the natural struggle between science and faith, dealing with the issue of whether both can exist together?
Finally, for fans of the film, it is a must. The issues covered in it are displayed much more clearly and it will greatly enhance your understanding of the film.
This book will touch nerves and inspire you for the rest of your life.
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Learn the secrets of dragon flight
This is a brilliant book, full of lovely illustrations, including scientific(ish) explanations of how dragon flight worked. I had a copy of this book years ago, and it got stolen. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Frann Leach
the flight of dragons
Ever since i saw the movie at the age of 5yrs old i have been fasinated with dragons and was really glad to finally find the book that the film was based upon. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2004 by miss cl rees
Dragons exist
This book is NOT the same as the film. the film is based on the scientific evidence put forward in the book that Dragons do exist. Read more
Published on 23 May 2003 by Mrs. Sheena leversedge -. Wood
A fruitless end to a life long search
I saw the cartoon when I was just a boy and ever since had made it my mission to find the book of the film I loved so much. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2002 by Andrew Taylor
A look at how a dragon could evolve
Anyone who has seen the film 'A Flight of Dragons' will love this book. The illustrations are beautiful and the author's description of how a fire-breathing, flying beast could... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2001
amazing
the book is very inteligently written, and explains ereything in a totaly diffrant yet logical explanaition,even why dragons fly and how they breath fire. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2000
A very interesting and thought provoking novel.
In my opinion this was very interesting and posed a very convincing arguement for the existence of dragons, I felt that it was not superb but definately a worthwhile read.
Published on 9 Oct 2000 by star848@hotmail.com
Outstanding !
The story is about a young man whom lives in the world of science and in the world of magic. He is chosen to go on a magical quest where he is to meet up, and then by some magickal... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1998
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