Myths, Legends, Folklore
Overviews & Collections
Wizard's Library Tour
Magical Tomes
Ever wondered what a home-schooled wizard might have in their library? Take this bookshelf tour and find out...
Australian Fairies
Art of the Fairy
Ever wondered what a home-schooled wizard might have in their library? Take this bookshelf tour and find out...
Legendary Beasts
Andrew McBride
A quick tour through some glorious images of Legendary Beasts I found while researching vintage English magazines.
In print
Pantheon Library
Fairy Tales & Folklore
An authoritative collection of world folk and fairy tale compilations by world-class scholars and anthropologists. First released 1957.
Chronicle World Folklore
Magic & Adventure
Delightful world folklore collections, each illustrated by different artists. First released 2016.
Eerie Viking Art
Johan Egerkrans
Stunningly illustrated linen-bound books on Scandinavian spirits, Norse Gods, undead creatures and - of course - dragons. First released in English in 2017.
Enchanted Library
Magical Lifestyle Compendia
Legends, lore, literature and art of various magical creatures, also applied to fashion and beauty; and home, food, and entertaining. First released 2020.
Folklore Field Guides
Foil-Embossed Cloth
Enchantingly illustrated natural histories of magical creatures with colourful sketches and precise notes detailing their secret lives. First released 2020.
DK Ancient Myths
Art Deco Illustrations
Ancient myths are brought to life with contemporary retellings and gorgeous illustrations. First released 2020.
Kew Gardens Folkore
Plant Magic
Explores the links between humans, plants and fungi through stories of wild places, otherworldly creatures and stories of magical mischief. First released 2020.
Wool of Bat
Reclaimed World Folklore
Focuses on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world, combining authentic stories with stunning contemporary artwork. First released in English in 2022.
Vintage series
Harrap Myths
Illustrated Bindings
A vintage series of myth and legend in detailed and decorative period bindings. First released 1907.
Gresham Myths
Art Nouveau Bindings
A comprehensive vintage series of myth and legend in literature and art featuring beautiful Art Nouveau bindings. First released 1912.
Hamish Hamilton
'A Book Of...'
A vintage collection of myths, legends and magical tales, edited by preeminent authors of the time. First released in the 1960s.
Purnell Myths
Stunning illustrations
A beautiful vintage series written by Roger Green and illustrated by the Grahame Johnstone twins. First released 1963. One of my all time favourites.
World Mythology
Vintage Series
Oversize mythology books with abundant full colour paintings from diverse artists. First released 1978.
Folio Society
Leatherbound Classics
Classic works on myths and legends, beautifully bound in rich jewel-toned leather by the Folio Society, and also illustrated. First released in 1996.
Element Encyclopedias
Secret Knowledge
Bumper guides to ancient histories and secret knowledge. First released 2001.
Japanese Tales
Folio Society
Quaint, comic and curious tales. A gorgeous edition released by the Folio Society in 2018.
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