| Title | : | Faeries |
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| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 1978 |
Faeries Reviews
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I bought this book for my wife some years ago. She was an artist and very talented. Near the end of her life one of the subjects she was beginning to work with was "fantasy subjects" including faeries. She was (as I said above) very talented and throughout her life as she would pick up different techniques and concentrate on different subjects she would expand her "catalog" so to speak. She was able it seemed to study a new type or style and within a few attempts she'd have captured it. She did landscapes, seascapes, English gardens, still-lifes (I think since the painting is a "still-life" the plural would be "still-lifes" rather than "still-lives") and did them at different times in different styles so to speak...modern to primitive. She went through a very long period of time doing florals. She took commissions from people to paint everything from their houses to their pets. As I said only a few years ago she was becoming interested in more fantastic subjects. She enjoyed books of art work and as she would find new interests I'd use that as a key or indicator for her next Christmas or birthday gift. This book I bought her not too long ago and it reminds me of her. She past August 1, 2009.
There may be books of better paintings but this one and a few others will as long as I'm able to manage it stay on my shelf. -
This is the book that made Brian Froud famous and has yet to be surpassed. Alan Lee's ethereal watercolors are just as breathtaking and provide a lovely counterpoint to Froud's more dramatic drawings. But don't let the glowing images fool you into thinking this is just another coffee table "art" book. The folklore contained therein is just as sound. The flora and fauna sections are especially worthwhile. There is also a dangerous aspect to this work, which adds a fascinating spiciness. Not all faeries are the shining winged beings that the Victorians were so fond of. Some are sharp toothed and clawed monsters that come creeping out of the shadows and muck to drag the unsuspecting to their doom.
IMHO Faeries isn't a book quite suitable for adults or easily frightened children. It is a work intended for the in-between people: young adults, serious children, and adults who have maintained some of their childhood innocence.
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This book is, quite frankly, a masterpiece. There's just no other way for me to refer to it. It has become one of my most treasured possessions and I know for a fact I will come back to it many times over the years.
The amazingly talented Brian Froud and Alan Lee give us a much closer and realistic look into the world of Faerie than what most people are used to from pop culture. The general public who aren't familiar with Faery lore tend to think about pretty girls with wings in dresses when they think about faeries. While this is in fact true in some cases, there is a whole world out there for you to explore when it comes to faeries... And trust me, this book doesn't sugarcoat any of it.
You won't only find mind-blowingly gorgeous illustrations within these pages, but also detailed information about a huge variety of faeries; from their appearance to their behaviour and/or their lifestyles, short stories, myths and legends, even flora and trees that are relevant to the world of Faerie. And more. Much, much more.
This book touches upon pretty much every single topic you could ever think of when it comes to faeries, and it manages to do it (in my opinion) in a rather objective way, making it a delight to read no matter what your personal views and beliefs are.
As for me, I have believed in faeries ever since I can remember, so you can imagine how much this book means to me and how grateful I am for it. I tried my hardest not to finish it too fast (in fact I'm surprised it almost lasted me two days) but alas, all good things come to an end. On the bright side, I have yet to explore all of Mr. Froud's other works!
Whether you actually believe in the little folk and the many habitants of the Other Realm or you're simply a mythology and folklore nerd, your library will never be complete without this beautiful book. -
Whether we are aware of it or not faeries have, for as long as can be remembered, always played a part in the daily lives of men, women and especially children. For as far back as can be remembered there have been stories, ballads and legends of faeries and their ability to connect with the nature on the planet and the nature of man. Though not always with the most desired of results, for as many stories as there are of faeries bringing messages of love and friendship there are also stories of torment and death.
It is perhaps the dualistic nature of these elusive beings that has drawn so many to them and their kind over the years. Within these pages the history, wisdom and playfulness of faeries can be explored, and hidden within each image beauty and inspiration are found. But whether your seeking wisdom, inspiration, or just a simplistic beauty in their existence, Fairies is a guide to the impossible made possible, the magic in wonder, and to a race of beings who, having always existed, are seen not through the eyes but through the heart and mind.
Faeries, thirty years after the original, has been done up all new and golden, but there is more to this book then just a new cover. Inside this deluxe edition you will find more images, more stories and more faeries to take you deeper into the world of faery then you have ever been before. This magical book has so much to offer whether you are just curious about faeries, whether you are an avid faery lover, or whether you are seeking guidance from those elusive and captivating creatures. Not only a must for Brian Froud and Alan Lee fans but also for those with a passion for the faeries and for beautiful art. -
*2.5
Oh dear, I honestly thought I would enjoy this one but I was so wrong.
I believed this would either be a collection of already existing stories from all around the globe about creatures such as faeries, trolls etc or some kind of glossary, like the ones that exist about plants or something.
And it somehow did both but so poorly.
The stories about the creatures were very simplistic, with no structure at all and didn't manage to capture my attention. The authors also use other authors' writings and quotes as literal sources. Oh, did I mention that they are believers as well? Well now you know...
And the "glossary" was very limited, and didn't give any real information. Instead, there's info about the creatures thrown all around but with no any explanation, as if we are expected to already know at least half of these.
I get the whole nostalgia factor but this isn't the case with me.
However, the illustrations were the best thing this book had to offer, and therefore I'm giving it a bit of a higher rating for that alone.
If you made it this far, congratulations!
'Til next time, take care :) :) -
Questo non è un libro sulle fate.
Questo è un libro con le fate dentro. -
Wonderful artwork, I've used it as a reference book. After reading this, I've been able to recognize a lot of different mythical creatures in other works that I would not have otherwise. For instance, Jenny Green Teeth shows up in Pratchett's
The Wee Free Men and the Pooka in such movies as Darby O'Gill and the Little People, and the Jimmy Stewart classic, Harvey. This is the book that influenced Jim Henson to recruit Froud's help with the movie The Dark Crystal. I didn't realize until very recently that Alan Lee worked on this book as well. Alan Lee was one of the artists that Peter Jackson recruited to design sets for The Lord of the Rings movies. -
Me lo regalarono a 14 anni.
E' uno dei libri più ricchi, dettagliati e completi sul piccolo popolo e le illustrazoni di Alan Lee e Brian Froud sono strabilianti. Questo libro è una vera e propria Bibbia per gli amanti del fantastico e del mondo delle Fate, un Must-Have. -
I adore this book! Extremely inspired and gorgeous artwork.
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I have been in love with Brian Froud from his collaboration with Alan Lee. I spent long hours pouring over his book, and saw the clear influence (excitedly) on the movie Labyrinth, one of my all-time faves, along with Outside Over There. I'm grateful to this because at a young age I saw the interconnectivity of books and other creative endeavors because of it. Not so literal, but still having profound impact. My work is more fantastical but I think a real argument could be made of the influence on my faerie Babies (can be seen on my Facebook page as well in my CafePress store Imagyne).
If you love art, faeries, illustration, this is a great book to have, let alone experience. -
Found this book again today while my mother was clearing out stuff. My dad gave it to me when I was a child, and I'm absolutely delighted to have found it again because a lot of things stayed with me. This book both enchanted and terrified me. The art is gorgeous. The lore is fairly detailed. The writing style is easier to get into now that I'm an adult.
I think this is one of those books where I'd keep for life. I don't think I'd ever have any children (definitely not biologically), but if I do, I'll pass this one to them too. -
As a believer in the world of the Fae and Biti Foki I am so thankful for Brian and Wendy Froud. They pick up where my imagination leaves off and I have a huge imagination. They do not sugar coat the elemental realm; you get the light and dark side, as it should be. If you want to graduate from Tinkerbell to the meat and potatoes of the fae folk I suggest you become a Froud follower and fan.
Denice Garrou
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"Die vielen kleinen Ärgernisse des Alltags werden selbstverständlich durch diverse Plagegeister verursacht. Bei verfilztem Menschenhaar und undurchdringlich verwirrten Pferdemähnen spricht man zutreffend auch von Elfenknoten."
Jetzt weiß ich endlich, was morgens mit meinen paar Haaren los ist:
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No artist I know of reveals the personality of individual faeries while expressing his personal style so clearly as Brian Froud. He renders each detail with care and love; his devotion to his subjects shines through.
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I think I skimmed this book more than read it when my sister gave it to me when I was a kid, but the illustrations were terrific and I copied a lot of them in the afternoons after school when I first started to draw. I thought I had lost it but found it the other day, battered but still living.
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¡Nunca me había costado tanto conseguir un libro cómo lo ha sido con este!
Se publicó en 1978 (hace 42 años) y es imposible conseguir un ejemplar nuevo en español; todos los que aparecen en internet son de segunda mano ya que el libro está agotado en todas partes. Después de mirar cientos de webs, finalmente encontré el único y último ejemplar nuevo disponible en ese momento y es una edición bastante reciente de 2017. ¡Eureka!
Un libro indispensable para todos los apasionados del mundo de las hadas. He leído muchos libros del tema (especialmente de niña) pero ninguno como este. Nos presenta una visión realista, seria y adulta del mundo de las hadas. Olvidaos del estereoripo infantil Disney de las hadas buenas, bonitas y amigables. Su universo es mucho mas complejo, salvaje y oscuro, muchas veces maligno o terrorífico. Por esta razón no me cansaré de decir que ESTE NO ES UN LIBRO PARA NIÑOS, SINO PARA ADULTOS.
Los autores han hecho un gran trabajo para compilar las historias, mitología, leyendas, poemas y folclore (la mayoría del mundo anglosajón) sobre las hadas y otras criaturas mitológicas (incluyendo duendes, enanos, pixies, elfos, leprechauns, sirenas, etc) y representar TODOS los tipos de hadas, su historia, características, costumbres, dónde se encuentran, cómo protegerse de ellas… (repito, se orienta a un público adulto).
Las más de 200 ilustraciones son maravillosas, por algo ha sido nominado a varios premios.
Este libro de referencia mundial ha sido un auténtico deleite y rompe todos los esquemas. -
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Whilst the other book I've read like this (Goblins!) might have been rather child-orientated and lack-lustre, this one definitely isn't. It has beautiful drawings that make me want to punch everyone around me for being so good, and the information is genuine folklore fact (if such a thing exists).
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The first time I saw the beautiful illustrations in this book, it was like the fairy world finally came alive. Brian Froud captured both the light and darkness of the magical and mysterious fey world.
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Putting this in no-fiction because it is a great source on these fantastic creatures & the artwork is wonderful. It's worth buying just to look at the pictures.
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Un'enciclopedia illustrata sulle fate. Le immagini sono molto belle, ma i contenuti sono organizzati male, senza un indice o un progetto chiaro. Contiene alcune informazioni interessanti, ma è davvero difficile da consultare senza perdersi. Sconsiglio soprattutto la traduzione italiana, che inserisce elementi di folklore italiano in mezzo a quello anglosassone senza un vero criterio e senza che le interpolazioni siano segnalate.
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Good with reliable information despite being in the form of a novelty book. Draws on the right sources such as Lady Wilde, Wirt Sikes, and other significant historical accounts. Looks like this is what Spiderwick was drawing on, which is what made those creatures authentic too. Some of the main best faerie art is included here.
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I absolutely loved this book. Loved the illustrations, the colors, the explanations...
The only thing i had an issue with was the handwriting - I would've appreciated if they made it a bit more readable or used some font instead.
Either way i would definitely recommend the book. -
This is kind of the classic book that really started the whole fantsy art genre. It has sold well and consistently every year since it's publication and there are often new anniversary editions that come out in hardback as the years go by.
This wasn't the first book by Froud that I bought, but it's one of my favorites. You can really see the affection that he has for his subjects and the paintings have a certain rawness to them that later paintings do not have. I'm not saying his later work is bad mind you, just much more polished. This book gives you a bit of a look at an artists' work at the start of fully accepting his muse as it were.
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This is a beautiful book!
The artwork is exceptional and I could spend hours looking at the drawings. It is the definitave book on Faeries - all of the different types are named and defined as well as the different flowers and trees that are important to faerie lore.
There are folk tales listed, poetry written about them, and notes from other author's stories.
This is a must own volume for anyone interested in the subject.
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This is a delightful book with amazing illustrations and explanations about Faeries. I enjoyed reading about all the different types of Faerie. Some I had heard of before like Brownies and Boggarts, and there were others that I had never heard of and found very interesting. It is a very readable book and some of the illustrations will take you breath away. It includes information gathered from some earlier works by other authors too.
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This is still my favorite of all of Brian Froud's works. The artwork is amazing but I absolutely love the literary end of this book as well. I remember reading it for the first time in high school, when I was a freshman and I was fascinated with the names and the stories and the pictures. This book is amazing. I think it would appeal to children and adults alike.
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I love the art of Brian Froud, he's one of my favourite artists, and his wife, Wendy, well... She has created the most beautiful dolls that I've ever seem!. This is a wonderful masterpiece. I've read it a lot of times and I never get tired of it!.
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This is one of Brian Froud’s older book’s all done in black and white giving you that sketch pad feel. They are lovely pictures just the same. You can feel him grow as an artist if you collect his work as I have. I am a great lover of his work, he is an amazing artist.
