{"product_id":"willoughbys-world-of-wonder-9781733964951","title":"Willoughby's World of Wonder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"One of the Best Books of 2019\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilloughby's World of Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e is a fictional reproduction of the famous 1882 Field Guide to Strange Beasts \u0026amp; Curious Creatures. \u003cem\u003eWilloughby's, \u003c\/em\u003eas it was popularly known, was created by noted cryptozoologist and naturalist, Angus Willoughby. For half a century, this unique reference guide was used as a textbook in many universities around the globe, and was considered a primary reference of many cryptozoological societies and organizations. Years of painstaking research and expert restoration have yielded the amazing rebirth of this treasured book, which is as important today as it was when it was originally published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery single page of \u003cem\u003eWilloughby's\u003c\/em\u003e is lavishly illustrated, with 136 strange beasts and curious creatures, each listed with an illustration and complete description. Included are many traditional beasts and folk, such as Pixies, Fearies, Sprites, Unicorns, and Gargoyles; but this is not your usual bestiary, filled with the tired old, familiar creatures. The majority of \u003cem\u003eWilloughby's\u003c\/em\u003e is a host of strange folk and odd creatures the likes of which you have never seen before  Discover the tiny Beelephants and Air Horses; marvel at the mighty Leocornus; learn about the Storytelling Dragons; befriend the wily Spriggans and Pigwidgeons; search for the treasure-filled burrow of the Magpie Dragon; beware the Jinx and the Bogeyman  All these amazing beasties and more are sorted into nine categories: Fey Folk; Wee Folk; Great Folk; Wyre Folk; Creatures Amongst Us; Creatures of the Land, Sea, and Air; and Creatures of the Night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is award-winning author Stephen Barnwell's seventh book, and it is filled with whimsy and delight. All 184 pages of \u003cem\u003eWilloughby's\u003c\/em\u003e are overflowing with beautiful, black-and-white Victorian engravings printed on fine 70# white paper. Suitable for adults and young adults, \u003cem\u003eWilloughby's World of Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e will enthrall readers of all ages. More information and sample pages are available on the publisher's website: AntarcticaArts.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Antarctica Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50859597398290,"sku":"9781733964951","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_22a53f4a-54da-491f-a6d4-8ec108d006ce.jpg?v=1737559964","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/willoughbys-world-of-wonder-9781733964951","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}