Stories based on tradition or semi-truth, or that ‘convey a truth’ to those who hear them. They usually involve heroic characters or fantastic places, and may represent spiritual beliefs. Typically, they have important meaning or symbolism for the culture in which they originate.
A beautiful illustrated series analysing magical traditions from different cultures including plant lore, divination, magical creatures, and historical figures.
A collection of the most beautiful books on myths and legends (retellings, reimaginings, and new stories from old threads) published in 2025 .
Hardback editions of fascinating myths and legends from around the world with gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges.
A collection of the most beautiful books published in 2024, from children’s to non-fiction to fantasy. Find Christmas gifts or books for your own shelves.
Guide to a Macmillan’s oversized illustrated treasuries of myths, legends, fairy tales and classic children’s stories, with circular die-cut cover designs.
Guide to a charming collection of illustrated treasuries of natural folklore, charms and customs by Dee Dee Chainey and WIllow Winsham.
Collector’s guide to Nature’s Folklore – folk art illustrated treasuries of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world.
The Puffin in Bloom collection features pretty floral cover illustrations by Anna Bond. It includes hardcover children’s classics, Jane Austen regency romances, several mini-books, and more.
The Wool of Bat series focuses on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world. Authentic stories plus stunning artwork makes this series one to collect for mythology lovers.
The Kew Gardens’ magical folklore series explores the links between humans, plants and fungi through stories of wild places, otherworldly creatures and stories of supernatural mischief, all accompanied by beautiful vintage illustrations.