Mythical Monsters: Legendary, Fearsome Creatures

Gerrie McCall‏ · Chris McNab‏

يوليو 2012 · Amber Books Ltd

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Werewolves and vampires, dragons and gorgons, giants and goblins – since ancient times man has invented strange creatures to explain the unknown or caution children. Mythical Monsters includes 44 fantastical beasts ranging from Greek mythology to present day folklore, literature and cinema. Included are such classic mythical beasts as the Minotaur, St. George and the Dragon and the Cyclops, while examples from more recent tales include Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Norwegian Ridgeback from the Harry Potter books and Smaug from The Hobbit.

Featuring Chinese dragons, Japanese trolls, Norse dwarves, Persian giant birds, the Loch Ness Monster, King Kong and Godzilla, among many others, Mythical Monsters is illustrated throughout with outstanding full-colour artworks for each animal. Each entry includes easy-to-follow text, maps and information boxes describing the background to the myth. This engaging and accessible volume reveals the spectacular world of some of mankind's most sensational creations.

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Gerrie McCall is a graduate from the University of Houston and now works as a freelance writer living in Austin, Texas.
Chris McNab has written more than 100 titles, primarily focused on historical and military topics. In addition to his writing work, Chris has made regular contributions to radio and TV programmes. He also works as an educational publishing consultant.