Myths, Legends, Folklore
Glorious Mythology Collections
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Please use the guide below to find reviews of some of the most beautiful books about myths, legends and folklore, published from the early 1900s to today.
In print
Folk Magic
World Practices
Illustrated reviews of popular magical traditions from different eras and cultures. First released in English 2026.
Arcturus Myths & Legends
World Mythology
Gilded covers and decorative stencilled page edges bind these collections of world myths. First released 2024.
Wool of Bat
Reclaimed World Folklore
Preserving and promoting folklore and oral history from around the world, combining authentic stories with stunning contemporary artwork. First released in English in 2022.
Nature's Folklore
Folk Art Illustrations
Folk art illustrated treasuries of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world. First released in 2021.
Kew Gardens Folklore
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.
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.
Folklore Treasuries
Folklore Thursday
The co-founders of Folklore Thursday share short folktales in themed collections. First released 2018.
Johan Egerkrans
Eerie Viking Art
Stunningly illustrated linen-bound books on Scandinavian spirits, Norse Gods, undead creatures and - of course - dragons. First released in English in 2017.
Chronicle World Folklore
Magic & Adventure
Delightful world folklore collections, each illustrated by different artists. First released 2016.
Macmillan Gift Collections
Oversized with foiled edges
Macmillan draws on over 175 years of publishing history to make these beautiful gift editions. First released 2015.
Pantheon Library
Fairy Tales & Folklore
An authoritative collection of world folk and fairy tale compilations by world-class scholars and anthropologists. First released 1957.
Overviews & Collections
Wizard's Library Tour
Magical Tomes
Ever wondered what a home-schooled wizard might have in their library? Come along on my bookshelf tour and find out...
Australian Fairies
Art of the Fairy
A collection of art books about magical fairy beings that live in the Australian bush.
Andrew McBride
Andrew McBride
A quick tour through some glorious images of Legendary Beasts I found while researching vintage English magazines.
Vintage series
Japanese Tales
Folio Society
Quaint, comic and curious tales. A gorgeous edition released by the Folio Society in 2018.
Element Encyclopedias
Secret Knowledge
Bumper guides to ancient histories and secret knowledge. First released 2001.
Folio Society Myths
Leatherbound Classics
Classic works on myths and legends, illustrated and bound in rich jewel-toned leather by the Folio Society. First released in 1996.
World Mythology
70s Artwork
Oversize mythology books with abundant full colour paintings from diverse artists. First released 1978.
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!
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.
Muller's Folk & Fairy Tales
World folklore
World fairy tale collections published between the late 1950s and early 1970s.
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.
Harrap Myths
Illustrated Bindings
A vintage series of myth and legend in detailed and decorative period bindings. First released 1907.
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