{"product_id":"the-magnificent-book-of-monsters-9798886743388","title":"The Magnificent Book of Monsters","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet ghastly beasts, flesh-eating fiends, shapeshifting spirits, deadly demons, and terrible trolls.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn why seeing the Morrígan means certain death, how to defeat a disembodied flying head, and which ancient Greek monster can turn you to stone with a single glance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDOZENS OF MONSTERS: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: \u003c\/b\u003e Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eFASCINATING FACTS: \u003c\/b\u003e Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: \u003c\/b\u003eThis beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCOLLECT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eMore fascinating compendiums for all ages include \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Cats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e, and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiana Ferguson is a writer and editor who has worked for many years in illustrated non-fiction for both adults and children. She has written a number of books on different subjects but myth and folklore remain her passion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGonzalo Kenny has a fascination for science fiction, horror, and fantastic universes. His illustrations of fantasy art and conceptual design are published in board games, videogames, trading cards, and in the entertainment and film industry.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Weldon Owen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635482263826,"sku":"9798886743388","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c4b9df63-ccc0-4265-804f-07cf050133d1.jpg?v=1764073781","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-magnificent-book-of-monsters-9798886743388","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}