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The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies by Robert Rev. Kirk
RRP: $13.63$9.14Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486466118Author Robert Rev. KirkFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)... -
The Leaping Hare by George Ewart Evans
RRP: $23.08$15.37The Leaping Hare is a rare and remarkable book about every aspect of the life and legend of the wild hare, exploring nature, poetry, folklore, history and art. A frequent feature in the mythology of many cultures, the hare has been linked with mystery... -
Faeries, Elves and Goblins: The Old Stories and fairy tales by Rosalind Kerven
RRP: $31.48$21.4225 tales of faeries, elves and goblins, beautifully illustrated throughout Faeries, elves, goblins, leprechauns, brownies, spriggans and many other supernatural beings leap vividly off the page in this collection of 25 haunting stories and... -
Albion's Seed: Four British Folkways in America by David Hackett Fischer 9780195069051
RRP: $60.88$58.19Eighty percent of Americans have no British ancestors. According to David Hackett Fischer, however, their day-to-day lives are profoundly influenced by folkways transplanted from Britain to the New World with the first settlers. Residual, yet persistent,... -
The Celtic Myths that Shape the Way We Think by Mark Williams
RRP: $42.00$28.88How do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on ten myths that have had the greatest cultural impact and... -
Suffolk Folk Tales by Kirsty Hartsiotis
RRP: $27.28$19.68With its wild eroding sea, its gentle rolling fields and tall churches, Suffolk is a county of contrasts. It may seem a kindly and civilised place, but in that sea, in the reed beds, the woods and even down dark town streets lurk strange beasts, ghosts... -
Sea Monsters on Medieval by Chet van Duzer 9780712357715
RRP: $31.48$21.42The sea monsters on medieval and Renaissance maps, whether swimming vigorously, gambolling amid the waves, attacking ships, or simply displaying themselves for our appreciation, are one of the most visually engaging elements on these maps, and yet they... -
Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore by Skye Alexander
RRP: $29.38$19.68Discover the myths, legends, and lore behind everyone's favorite sea creature-mermaids.The allure and mystery of mermaids has taken hold of our psyche for ages. From the Irish merrows who come on land to search for human husbands to the fake Fiji Mermaid... -
Arthurian Legends by Rosalind Kerven
RRP: $31.48$24.23The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend. Delve into the enchanted world of Arthurian legends where you will meet the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin, King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. With plots full of romance, adventure and... -
The Impossible Zoo: An encyclopedia of fabulous beasts and mythical monsters by Leo Ruickbie
RRP: $35.68$24.23HERE BE DRAGONS! Here you will find the things that once made the woods wild and the nights to be feared; that made ancient map-makers write, 'Here be Dragons'. The Impossible Zoo is a biology of the supernatural - a study of the life of things that... -
Celtic Myth in the 21st Century: The Gods and their Stories in a Global Perspective by Emily Lyle 9781786832054
RRP: $94.50$77.18This wide-ranging book contains twelve chapters by scholars who explore aspects of the fascinating field of Celtic mythology - from myth and the medieval to comparative mythology, and the new cosmological approach. Examples of the innovative research... -
A Short History Of Myth by Karen Armstrong
RRP: $20.98$14.07As long as we have been human, we have been mythmakers. In A Short History of Myth, Karen Armstrong holds up the mirror of mythology to show us the history of ourselves, and embarks on a journey that begins at a Neanderthal graveside and ends buried in... -
The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend by Alan Lupack 9780199215096
RRP: $29.38$20.48The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend is both a critical history of the Arthurian tradition and a reference guide to Arthurian works, names, and symbols. It offers a comprehensive survey of the legends in all of their manifestations, from... -
Occidental Mythology (the Masks of God, Volume 3) by Joseph Campbell
RRP: $56.70$37.78Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608687299Author Joseph CampbellFormat HardbackPage Count 576Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library -
The European Folktale: Form and Nature by Max Luthi
RRP: $33.58$29.23"Niles' excellent translation should bring Luthi's sensitive and articulate study the recognition it deserves among English readers." -Library JournalLuthi demonstrates how the folktale, by its very distance from reality, can play upon the most important... -
The Classic Fairy Tales by Maria Tatar 9780393602975
$42.00This Norton Critical Edition collects seven different tale types, including multicultural versions and literary rescriptings. Along with the introductions and annotations by Maria Tatar are twenty-four critical essays exploring the various aspects of... -
Essex Ghost Stories by Robert Hallmann 9780752448480
RRP: $31.48$23.69Set in the historic county of Essex, this gripping compilation includes stories of restless Vikings that still haunt their former sparring grounds; the distraught countryman of Canvey Island forever searching for his horse and cart; the mysterious... -
The Night Parade: a speculative memoir by Jami Nakamura Lin 9781914484070
RRP: $39.88$26.94In the groundbreaking tradition of In the Dream House and The Collected Schizophrenias, a gorgeously illustrated lyrical memoir that draws upon the Japanese myth of the Hyakki Yagyo - the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons - to shift the cultural... -
Black Cats and Evil Eyes: A Book of Old-Fashioned Superstitions by Chloe Rhodes 9781782434863
RRP: $16.78$11.38This fascinating collection investigates the origins of our most intriguing superstitions, many of which we still observe today.Hundreds of the beliefs passed down through the generations have their foundations in our ancestors' efforts to ward off evil,... -
Edda by Snorri Sturluson
RRP: $18.88$13.76The only English translation to include the complete work - a must-have for all students of early Norse literature.Over a period of twenty years, Snorri Sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose EDDA as a textbook for young poets who... -
Folklore Rules: A Fun, Quick, and Useful Introduction to the Field of Academic Folklore Studies by Lynne S. McNeill 9780874219050
$57.86Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780874219050Author Lynne S. McNeillFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Utah State University PressPublisher Utah State University PressWeight(grams) 271g -
Icelandic Magic: Practical Secrets of the Northern Grimoires by Stephen E. Flowers 9781620554050
RRP: $27.28$17.18During the Christianization of Europe in the Middle Ages, many books of magic were lost as the ancient pagan traditions were suppressed. But in Iceland the practice of recording magical spells in books continued in secret for centuries, on a scale not... -
Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt by Geraldine Pinch
$35.74Spanning Ancient Egyptian culture (ca. 3200 BC to AD 400), this 'Handbook of Egyptian Mythology' is a complete survey of Egyptian mythology.About the AuthorGeraldine Pinch is an Egyptologist at the Oriental Institute of Oxford University and a Member of... -
Ireland's Wild Plants by Niall Mac Coitir
RRP: $25.18$24.38Ireland's wild plants have been part of our culture and folklore from the earliest times, featuring in the Brehon Laws, early Irish poetry and herbal medicine. Plants are described in seasonal order and different aspects are examined: their roles in... -
Indaba, My Children: African Tribal History, Legends, Customs And Religious Beliefs by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa
RRP: $42.00$28.27First published in 1964, Indaba, My Children is an internationally acclaimed collection of African folk tales that chart the story of African tribal life since the time of the Phoenicians. It is these stories that have shaped Africa as we know it.About... -
Bones & Honey: A Heathen Prayer Book by Danielle Dulsky 9781608688920
RRP: $35.68$24.23Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608688920Author Danielle DulskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World LibraryWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 226mm *... -
The Celestial Code of Scripture: The Astral Cipher Underlying the Miracle Stories of the Bible and Qur'an by John McHugh
RRP: $52.48$48.70Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948626514Author John McHughFormat PaperbackPage Count 456Imprint Monkfish Book Publishing CompanyPublisher Monkfish Book Publishing Company -
An Irish Folklore Treasury: A selection of old stories, ways and wisdom from The Schools' Collection by John Creedon
RRP: $50.38$47.27In this people's history of Ireland, John Creedon introduces a fascinating collection of stories from the Schools' Collection. This treasure trove of old stories, ways and wisdom, which could have been lost for ever, was collected by schoolchildren as... -
The Land of the Green Man: A Journey through the Supernatural Landscapes of the British Isles by Carolyne Larrington
RRP: $31.48$27.68Beyond its housing estates and identikit high streets there is another Britain. This is the Britain of mist-drenched forests and unpredictable sea-frets: of wraith-like fog banks, druidic mistletoe and peculiar creatures that lurk, half-unseen, in the... -
Hebrew Myths: The Book of Genesis by Robert Graves
RRP: $31.48$22.87Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781644210550Author Robert GravesFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S.Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S. -
Legends of Maui by W. D. Westervelt
RRP: $10.48$7.62Legends of Maui (1910) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths anthologized by W. D. Westervelt. Paying homage to the importance of Maui across Polynesian cultures, Westervelt introduces his groundbreaking collection of legends on Hawaii's... -
The Bleeding Tree: A Pathway Through Grief Guided by Forests, Folk Tales and the Ritual Year by Hollie Starling
RRP: $39.88$28.58It was the last of the ebbing days, the brink of the new season. It was the murky hours, the clove between sunset and sunrise. It was a tall tree with deep roots and it had been bleeding for a long while.As summer falls into autumn, Hollie Starling is... -
Viking Myths & Sagas: Retold from Ancient Norse Texts by Rosalind Kerven
RRP: $27.28$19.09Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780953745470Author Rosalind KervenFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Talking StonePublisher Talking Stone -
Tide: The Science and Lore of the Greatest Force on Earth by Hugh Aldersey-Williams
RRP: $27.28$14.95A Sunday Times 'Must Read' book.Described by the Sunday Times as "a gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald", Tide is "a superb book... a delight to read. It is profound and powerful, and should win prizes."From Cnut to... -
The Mermaid Cookbook: Mermazing Recipes for Lovers of the Mythical Creature by Alix Carey
RRP: $23.08$12.39Make waves in your kitchen and create a feast fit for a mermaidDive into this magical under-the-sea adventure and bring the mysterious mermaids to life in this shimmering cookbook filled with pearls and sparkles. Whether you want to build a Sandcastle... -
Hex by Jenni Fagan
RRP: $21.00$14.09A powerfully poignant tale of one of the most turbulent moments in Scotland's history: the North Berwick Witch Trials. IT'S THE 4TH OF DECEMBER 1591. On this, the last night of her life, in a prison cell several floors below Edinburgh's High... -
Hekate: Goddess of Witches by Courtney Weber
RRP: $29.38$23.46Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578637164Author Courtney WeberFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Red Wheel/WeiserPublisher Red Wheel/Weiser -
Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined (Greek Mythology Book for Adults, Book of Greek Myths and Hero Tales) by Stephen Fry
RRP: $62.90$45.84Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781797201863Author Stephen FryFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Chronicle BooksPublisher Chronicle Books -
The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Calasso
RRP: $23.08$16.32'It will be read and re-read not as a treatise but as a story: one of the most extraordinary that has ever been written of the origins of Western self-consciousness' Simon SchamaThe marriage of Cadmus and Harmony was the last time the gods of Olympus... -
Adventures in Cryptozoology: Hunting for Yetis, Mongolian Deathworms and Other Not-So-Mythical Monsters by Richard Freeman
RRP: $31.48$26.27Discover the Science of (not so) Imaginary Creatures "The sheer depth of material covered in its pages is amazing"...." Fortean Times Magazine #1 Bestseller in the Occult and Unexplained Mysteries This is a book about monsters. From an early age...