Faeries (book)

Faeries
First edition
EditorDavid Larkin
AuthorsBrian Froud, Alan Lee
IllustratorsBrian Froud, Alan Lee
LanguageEnglish
Genre
Publisher
Publication date
November 1978
Publication place
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
Media typePrint

Faeries is a book written and illustrated by English artists Brian Froud and Alan Lee. An illustrated compendium of faerie mythology, legends and folklore,[3] the book explores the history, customs and habitat of faeries in the manner of a field guide,[4] complete with hand annotations.

The book was first published in 1978 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. in the United States and Souvenir Press in the United Kingdom. It reached number four on the New York Times Best Seller list.[5] Faeries has since been translated into at least nine other languages, and in 1981 was adapted into an animated television special of the same name. As of 2003, the book had sold more than five million copies.[6]

The book received a mixed critical reception from news sources and library trade publications. Reviewers praised the authors' illustrations and depth of research, while some criticized the book's writing style for not clearly specifying facts regarding the book's mythical subject matter.

  1. ^ Stableford, Brian (2009) [First published 2005 as Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature]. The A to Z of Fantasy Literature. Historical Dictionaries. Scarecrow Press. p. 213. ISBN 978-0-8108-6345-3.
  2. ^ Gregory, Rhys (7 December 2019). "World Renowned Artists And Designers Inspire Next Generation Of Creatives". Wales247.co.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
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