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- ISBN 9781836005926
- Weight: 1120g
- Dimensions: 256 x 310mm
- Publication Date: 03 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Discover a world of dragons, djinn and denizens of the dark with Monsterlogica, an enchanting compendium of 50 mythical creatures from around the world.
From lumbering trolls to uncanny hybrids and mischievous trickster spirits, monsters have taken countless forms in folklore around the world. Monsterlogica brings these beings vividly to life, pairing each stunning portrait with centuries of legend to reveal what makes every creature extraordinary.
Divided into three clear chapters, this book covers:
- Monsters including the Kraken Norse legend and Adaro, a shark that swims in the Pacific.
- Beasts such as Amarok, a monstrous wolf that roam the Arctic regions, and Haetae a horned lion that fearlessly upholds justice.
- Magical Beings including Giant, a super-sized humanoid with supernatural strength, Kitsune, a Japanese shapeshifting fox spirit and Piasa, a hybrid creature that haunts the Mississippi.
Some of these creatures are terrifying, others friendly and more than a few have a taste for mischief. One thing they all have in common is that the world they dwell in is not so far from our own . . .
Weaving together myths and mysteries, fact and fantasy, this must-have illustrated treasury makes for a spellbinding keepsake that will reveal something new every time you revisit.
Martin Maudsley is a professional storyteller based in Dorset. He tells stories in theatres, festivals, schools, village halls, pubs and outdoors. His repertoire of stories consists of fresh re-tellings of traditional tales from local legends and traditional folk-tales to magical myths and epic sagas. He uses poetry, music and song alongside stories, and often collaborates with musicians other performers. Martin regularly works with local and national organisations providing storytelling performances, tailored projects and creative workshops. Recent clients for storytelling projects include: the BBC, Bristol Festival of Nature, Bristol, Paignton and Chester Zoos, Cheltenham Festival of Science, Dorset AONB, the Eden Project, English Heritage, the Environment Agency, the National Trust, River Cottage HQ, the Soil Association, as well as several regional Wildlife Trusts.
Victoria Topping lives in Bath and has worked as an artist and illustrator since graduating with a BA in Illustration in 2008. She uses multiple textures and images to create her work and uses a fusion of technology and traditional techniques – often using photography, painting, gold-leafing and cut up collage which is then digitally scanned and arranged on the computer. Her work is heavily influenced by music and Victoria aims to give each piece of artwork its own unique soul, through harnessing a blend of spirituality, culture, the cosmos and mother earth.
