{"title":"Florian Schäfer","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlorian Schäfer invites readers into imaginative realms where the boundaries of reality blur with the fantastical. His works often explore the mysterious and supernatural, weaving tales rich with intrigue and otherworldly charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a distinctive voice in the \u003cem\u003eSci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/em\u003e genre, Schäfer’s stories captivate through atmospheric settings and compelling characters, perfect for those who delight in the eerie and extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hausgeister-by-florian-schafer-9781777791810","title":"Hausgeister!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHausgeister!\u003c\/em\u003e is as creepy as it is beautiful. Informative and fascinating, I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- BROM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the world of ancient Germany where household spirits once held sway and linger within the tales that we know and love today. The household spirits of German folklore inhabit the pages of this book just as they settled the homesteads of ancient Germany. Belief in these creatures was ubiquitous and shaped daily life for the German people for centuries. The legends of these creatures, first shared orally and later written down and compiled, most famously by the Brothers Grimm, have shifted and changed through the tides of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in the 21st century, a team of three German creators have set themselves the mission of bringing these creatures back from oblivious references and foggy recollections to the international public. Domestic dragons and wild women, Kobolds and Wichtel are portrayed through the lens of narrative and mythological research, showing their regional peculiarities within German folktales. Each creature is brought to life as a detailed sculpture in original size, based on historical descriptions, and beautifully photographed in Germany, in the landscape that these creatures might once have walked. A new, spectacular approach that combines both art and cultural studies in an innovative way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHausgeister!: Household Spirits of German Folklore\u003c\/em\u003e is now available as part of Eye of Newt's specialty series, Wool of Bat, which is focused on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world. Freshly translated into English, this book presents an authentic compilation of the knowledge and nature of the mysterious creatures that once (and perhaps still do) roam houses, castles, and farms in German-speaking countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal quotes from regional legends and guest contributions from various academic researchers complement this extraordinary compilation, which will delight both lovers of fairy tales and those interested in mythology and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536639213804,"sku":"9781777791810","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781777791810-hausgeister.jpg?v=1776385285"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/florian-schafer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}