Good Faeries/Bad Faeries
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.34 (566 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0684847817 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-12-31 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
His books include the bestseller seller Faeries, with Alan Lee, Lady Cottington's Pressed Faery Book, and Strange Stains and Mysterious Smells, the latter two with Monty Python's Terry Jones. . Brian Froud is an award-winning illustrator and author. He also served as the conceptual designer on two of Jim Henson's films, The Dark Crystal and <
In this richly imagined new book, Brian reveals the secrets he has learned from the faeries -- what their noses and shoes look like, what mischief and what gentle assistance they can give, what their souls and their dreams are like.As it turns out, faeries aren't all sweetness and light. Brilliantly documenting both the dark and the light, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries presents a world of enchantment and magic that deeply compels the imagination.. That was before they burst upon my life as vibrant, luminous beings, permeating my art and my everyday existence, causing glorious havoc."In the long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller Faeries, artist Brian Froud rescues pixies, gnomes, and other faeries from the isolation of the nursery and the distance of history, bringing them into the present day with vitality and imagination. In addition to such good faeries as Dream Weavers and Faery Godmothers, Brian introduces us to a host of less we
An amazing book filled with mysterious faeries both good and bad An amazing book filled with mysterious faeries both good and bad. The art work is beautiful. The folklore makes you think of a time of magical beings. This leads you to wonder … Could I see them today? Are they there just beyond the veil?. Informative, Fun, Imaginative Glad this breaks into two different sections. Would not have wanted to have my granddaughters exposed to bad faeries until they were older. Good book for sit down with children and read about faeries.. "PERFECT. THE ART IS JUST BEYOND ANYTHING GOOD" according to Amazon Customer. PERFECT. THE ART IS JUST BEYOND ANYTHING GOOD. Then you get to hear about myths and fairy tales
Good Faeries/Bad Faeries is a doorway to the faery realm of the 20th century, where you'll meet delightful characters like Quempel, who dances to celebrate when something is done well; or the Buttered Toast Faery, who decides which side of a dropped piece of toast will hit the floor--faeries who will call you back so often that Good Faeries/Bad Faeries won't have a chance to gather dust. Why are large, illustrated works offhandedly relegated to gather dust on the corner of your coffee table? Sure, you will want to put Good-Faeries/Bad Faeries in an obvious place, somewhere your friends will see it and pick it up, but it's far more than mere decor