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A Christmas Bestiary

By John Kenn Mortensen and Benni Bodker
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A Christmas Bestiary by John Kenn Mortensen and Benni Bodker is a captivating graphic novel that weaves together the dark and magical elements of the Christmas mythos. Set during the festive season, it paints an atmospheric and enchanting picture of mythical creatures and sinister beasts, inviting readers into a world where traditional holiday legends take on an eerie and imaginative twist. Perfect for those who enjoy holiday stories with a darkly whimsical edge.
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This enchanting graphic novel may appeal to you if you're intrigued by eerie holiday tales and imaginative creatures. With John Kenn Mortensen's distinctive illustrations and Benni Bodker's captivating storytelling, it offers a unique twist on traditional yuletide narratives, perfect for fans of dark folklore and seasonal mysteries.

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A tongue-in-cheek guide to the beasts to watch out for during a cozy Christmastime.

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In the wintry season, when we all delight in joyful thoughts of family, presents, and sugarplums, we mustn't forget that the night is dark and full of terrors. Thankfully, bold adventurers Benni Bødker and John Kenn Mortensen have journeyed far and wide to comb through ancient tomes, listen to folk tales, and spy upon loathsome lairs to catalogue the most frightful creatures of the netherworld that appear around Christmastime.

A Christmas Bestiary is an essential guidebook to all the horrors that await us during the darkest time of the year, from common creatures such as Baba Yaga and the Krampus to the less encountered (but quite deadly) Yule Wight and Gryla. Bødker's brief text entries include the lore and background of each creature, plus handy info such as danger level that will help you survive (but no guarantees!). Mortensen's gothic, pen-and-ink renderings bring these bone-chilling beasts to life on the page.

Eerie, playful, and practical, A Christmas Bestiary is the perfect collection for the ones who love—or fear—the things that go bump in the night.

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Mortensen's illustrations in A Christmas Bestiary are captivating and leave readers wanting more of his chilling artwork. The book is praised as a fascinating exploration of folklore, making it an ideal introduction for those interested in delving deeper into these traditions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683966548

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 112 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 112

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Adult Graphic Novels Benni Bodker Christmas Books and Gifts Fiction Graphic Novels John Kenn Mortensen

About the Author

John Kenn Mortensen is an illustrator, author, and film director. In 2011, he debuted a book of illustrations, Sticky Monsters, which has become an international bestseller. His other works include The Nightmare Factory, The Wrestler, A Christmas Bestiary, and two illustrated adaptations of classic Brothers Grimm tales. He lives in Copenhagen with his wife and twins. Benni Bødker is a Danish writer. He holds a Master's Degree in Danish Literature and Philosophy and works as a publishing editor and teaches creative writing.

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