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Finding Faeries

Discovering Sprites, Pixies, Redcaps, and Other Fantastical Creatures in an Urban Environment
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Finding Faeries

Discover where faeries and other mythical creatures are hiding in our modern, urban environment with this beautifully illustrated guide to uncovering magical beings.
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Discover where faeries and other mythical creatures are hiding in our modern, urban environment with this beautifully illustrated guide to uncovering magical beings.

Like every other being in our world, fantastical creatures have been forced to adapt to the climate, industrial, and cultural changes of the modern era. Countless formerly common creatures, including akeki and cave trolls, have been driven out by urban sprawl and climate change. Meanwhile, others like ether sprites and brownies have thrived, creating homes in city environments.

Featuring descriptions of magical creatures from around the globe, this encyclopedic collection details the history and adaptability of more than fifty different species of fae. Within these pages, you’ll learn about:

  • The History of the Land of Faerie and who you might find there
  • Immigration’s Effect on legendary creatures, who often travel with us when we move
  • The Native Species of the Americas, including the Thunderbird and wendigo
  • The Impacts of Climate Change and Conservation, and how you can help preserve these mythical creatures
  • And Beginner Tips for Fae-Spotting, including safety tips for interacting with fae

Combining scholarship with modern lore and environmentalism, and featuring stunning hand-drawn illustrations, Finding Faeries is a captivating look at the fantastical beings that inhabit our world today.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781982150266

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Illustration: 25 2-c illustrations (to be provided by S&S)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 329g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Alexandra RowlandΒ is the author ofΒ A Conspiracy of Truths,Β A Choir of Lies, andΒ Finding Faeries, and occasionally, a bespoke seamstress under the stern supervision of their feline quality control manager. They hold a degree in world literature, mythology, and folklore from Truman State University, and they are one of three hosts of the Hugo Award–nominated literary podcast,Β Be the Serpent. Find them at AlexandaRowland.net, on Twitter @_AlexRowland, or wandering the woods of western Massachusetts.

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