The Enchanted Library – Carolyn Turgeon & Faerie Magazine
Faerie Magazine's Enchanted Library series
Introduction
The ‘Enchanted Library’ series is produced by Carolyn Turgeon, editor of Faerie Magazine. It includes a collection of exquisitely illustrated and beautifully designed so-called ‘lifestyle’ compendia, that incorporate the legends, lore, literature and art of various magical creatures, as well as fashion and beauty; and home, food, and entertaining with step-by-step crafts and recipes. The books are high quality, including Smyth-sewn pages and cloth binding, with the series so far including fairies, mermaids, and unicorns.
List of books
Jump to: The Unicorn Handbook | The Mermaid Handbook | The Faerie Handbook
The Unicorn Handbook by Carolyn Turgeon
Harper Design. 9 June 2020. 9780062905253.
“A Spellbinding Collection of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects”
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This unicorn lifestyle companion includes history and lore, as well as diy projects such as making unicorn dust, or a unicorn tail loop braid. There are recipes to make a plum cake straight from the world of Alice in Wonderland and tips on how to throw a delightful unicorn garden party. And there’s also an exclusive interview with Peter S. Beagle, the author of the classic tale The Last Unicorn.
The book design includes a girl and unicorn image inset on the front cover; ornate metallic pink foil patterning on the front, spine, and back; pink stained edges; a satin bookmark, and quality paper.

The Mermaid Handbook by Carolyn Turgeon
Harper Design, Nov 2017. 9780062669568.
“An Alluring Treasury of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects”
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The second beautifully designed enchanted lifestyle compendium, packed with mermaid lore, legends, facts and trivia, lavish illustrations, and numerous step-by-step projects and recipes.
Divided into four sections—Fashion and Beauty; Arts and Culture; Real Mermaids and Where to Find Them; and Food, Entertaining and Stories of the Sea. DIY projects include making a sailor’s valentine; a mermaid comb and crown; a pearl and sequin paillette necklace; and tips on mermaid makeup and hair. There are recipes for mermaid-themed poke bowls, aquatic-themed honey gingerbread cookies, and even mermaid cocktails.
The book design includes a mermaid image inset on the front cover; ornate metallic blue foil patterning on the front, spine, and back; blue stained edges; a satin bookmark, and quality paper.

The Faerie Handbook by Carolyn Turgeon
Harper Design, November 2017
“An Enchanting Compendium of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects”
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A gorgeous volume of contemporary and vintage artworks, glossy photographs, literature reviews, essays, do-it-yourself projects, and recipes – along with anything you’d ever need to add a touch of faerie to your modern day life. Sorted into four sections: Flora and Fauna, Fashion and Beauty, Arts and Culture, and Home, Food, and Entertaining. Learn about fairy lore, how to make fairy costumes, and cook recipes fit for a fairy princess.
The book’s delightful design includes a faerie image inset on the front cover; ornate metallic purple foil patterning on the front, spine, and back; purple stained edges; a satin bookmark, and quality paper.
2 Comments
Espi · 12 June 2023 at 7:45 am
Is the Carolyn Turgeon, editor of Faerie Magazine a monthly issue. Will i be receiving one every month? I would like to know more about Faerie Magazine
Daisy · 18 June 2023 at 3:43 pm
Yes, the author of these books is the editor of Faerie Magazine. It’s a quarterly magazine – you can read more here: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/