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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 from Norse legend and Adaro, a supernatural 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 and author based in Dorset. He tells stories around the world in theatres, festivals and schools, with a growing repertoire ranging from local legends and traditional folktales, to magical myths and epic sagas. He has a particular passion for stories that connect people and place. Martin’s 2022 book Telling the Seasons is a story-filled journey around the twelve months of the year, drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of seasonal folklore.
Monsterlogica (Wide Eyed Editions, September 2026), a colourful guide to the mythology behind some the world’s most magical monsters, is Martin’s first children’s book.
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.
