International best-selling artist Brian Froud and NY TIMES best-selling author John Matthews come together for the first time to create a spectacular, interactive book that opens the doors to the enchanted world of Faerie. Paper mechanics, windows, insets, cut-outs, hidden messages, magical signs, reflective mirrors and more abound. A wonderful cross-over title in the image of Dragonology.
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Brian Froud's name is synonymous with "faeries" and his books have been widely published. He lives in Devon, England. John Matthews is the NY TIMES bestselling author of PIRATES. He is well known for his books on history and folklore. He lives in Oxford, England. Visit his Web site at www.halloquest.org.uk.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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This is a stunningly gorgeous and inventive book. It is probably designed for children who have a respect for books, and will be careful with the lifting or pulling of flaps and opening of pop-ups. But it definitely is a treasure for an adult who likes artwork which combines both Rackham and something darker. Will it help you to see faeries? I'd certainly like to think it might do this, but, whatever, if taken slowly and appreciatively it will make you smile, and view the spaces between leaves, under bushes and inside flower heads with a little more attention, a little more stillness and expectation. The thick, glossy, beautifully tactile pages make this a delight to handle, as well as to read, engaging the imagination and feasting the eyes. Delectable!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Brian Froud has created a book which takes us into the realm of Faerie and playfully challenges our perceptions and imaginations to go beyond what we think we know about "seeing" our world the little wonders that keep passing us by, if only we'd stop to look. As I turned the pages I saw Faerie lore is also a game in Froud's world and this book encourages us to take part in his game of "How to See Faeries".
The illustrations are sublime and amusing. Froud's gift is in being able to create characters that are beautiful and the ridiculous and have them side by side, he sees our life and interprets all we know into this fantasy landscape, telling the story about who we are, as spiritual beings in essence and a great deal of Froud's work is always trying to remind us of that quality, which we often over look in our natures in the face of modern desires. Faerie lore like our spirituality is ageless and holds the key to our happiness.
Frouds new book is an offering of how to find happiness and how we can get there with Faerie lore, it is all about knowing ourselves and having a love for life.
This is a lovely and entertaining children's book and an ideal gift for a growing imagination!
The illustrations are sublime and amusing. Froud's gift is in being able to create characters that are beautiful and the ridiculous and have them side by side, he sees our life and interprets all we know into this fantasy landscape, telling the story about who we are, as spiritual beings in essence and a great deal of Froud's work is always trying to remind us of that quality, which we often over look in our natures in the face of modern desires. Faerie lore like our spirituality is ageless and holds the key to our happiness.
Frouds new book is an offering of how to find happiness and how we can get there with Faerie lore, it is all about knowing ourselves and having a love for life.
This is a lovely and entertaining children's book and an ideal gift for a growing imagination!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is not an amazing and magical book...no.. this is an amazing amd magical EXPERIENCE! Enter...and be taken into the wonderful, quirky,mystical world of Faeries, which, you will discover, is not that far from your own.
I can only say go and experience it.
I can only say go and experience it.
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Beautiful Book
Beautifully illustrated and overall a lovely publication. I cannot resist attractive arty type books that have fabulous illustrations. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Marie-Rose
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Wishing ...
Faeries aren't caught up in our frantic digital age and so if you want to see them you'll have to consciously choose to drop out of it for a little while too - go gently, gradually... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rebecca
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Magic
Very special book able to speak through sensations instead of words. It opens our imagination without effort. Unique and precious!
Published 6 months ago by Nous et La Marie
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I believe in fairies
I'm a big fan of magical creatures :) And this book opened my eyes, ears and heart! :3 So glad I bought it! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars :)
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beautiful book
a beautiful book for any Froud fan. the reason it only has 4 rather than 5 stars is because i would have preferred a slightly more interactive book - pop ups, flaps, clever eye... Read more
Published 10 months ago by book worm
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A glimpse of a different world
I love this book. At first glance it looks like a children's book (and I'm sure children would both understand and love it) but it has so much to offer adults. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. S. Bowes
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Enchanting in every sense of the word.
The illustrations in this book are literally out of this world. There are many surprises within the book as well like pop pictures and holograms. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Pyewacket
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Beautiful magical faerie book
This book is captivating and magical. Be warned though, this is not a pink and fluffy fairy book for girly toddlers - this is an insight into real faerie tales. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Vikki Rothero
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How to See Faeries by John Matthews
Beautifully illustrated title with pop up pictures, tabs and mirrors - a delight for little and big kids everywhere! Brian Froud at his best.
Published 20 months ago by Jools
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From the heart...
No-one can put something in your hand that will guarantee you being able to see Faeries, but if you allow a journey to open your heart... Read more
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