BOOKS
|
Faeries
by David Larkin, Brian Froud, and Alan Lee
Probably one of the most famous and bestselling faery books ever written. This book is a classic
look into the world of faeries. It talks about many types of fairies; pleasant, quirky,
and dark. For those who are looking for faery information and drawings that outside of the
typical Tinkerbell image, this book is a great choice. A must have for any faerie library.
|
|
Good Faeries/Bad
Faeries: 2 books in 1
by Brain Froud and Terri Windling
This is another wonderful addition by Brian Froud; a sequel to the acclaimed
Faeries.
One side details the numerous "good faeries" such as the Faery of Pure Joy, and then flip the
book over and the other side details the "bad faeries" such as the Black Annis. A beautifully
written and illustrated guide to the different sides of faery. Highly recommnded.
|
|
The Fairies:
Photographic Evidence of the Existence of Another World
by Suza Scalora
This visually stunning book has pages of models dressed in the most elaborate fairy garb with
photos taken by the extremely talented Suza Scalora. Each image is a masterpiece, drenched in
colours and possessing a magical quality. It has some of the most beautiful pictures I've ever
seen. The book is set up like a fairy-watcher's field guide. Each fairy is given a name, details
of where they were sited, time, and how they were lured to be captured by the camera, opposite a
beautiful image. This book will inspire and be loved by everyone. |
|
Books of Faerie
by Bronwyn Carlton, et al
This book is a graphic novel, a compilation of several comic books that ran as a miniseries by
Vertigo comics; it is a spinoff of The Sandman series. It tells the story of the young village
girl who would become Titania Queen of Faerie, and gives details on the birth of Timothy Hunter
from the Books of Magic series. You do not have to be a follower of either series to enjoy and
understand the events of this book. It is written and illustrated in unique ways not typical to
comics and shows a dark and intriguing look into Titania's life and the secrets of the Seelie
High Court.
|
|
I was a Teenage
Fairy
by Francesca Lia Block
A typical Californian teenage girl named Barbie meets a feisty fairy with an attitude named
Mab who is her only true friend during a difficult adolescence. Mab helps Barbie deal with many
issues people would rather ignore and gives her the strength she needs. An excellent read; it
will make you wish you had your own Mab. The writing style is refreshingly unique and artistic,
and extremely thought provoking. Quite a gritty and moving book for older teenagers and adults.
Warning: this book containes some profanity and deals with issues of drugs, alcohol,
homosexuality and sex. More appropriate for older teens than young readers. |
|
The Otherworld
by Mercedes Lackey, Holly Lisle and Mark Shepherd
Highly recommended. This book is also a reprint of two Serrated Edge series stories; Wheels of
Fire and When the Bough Breaks. This book is full of action, human mages and elves; seamlessly
blending the modern world and old magic in a memorable and thought-provoking novel. This dual
reprint is especially helpful to those who wish to read these stories in this series but could
not obtain them due to one of the original seperate books being out of print. A great and
enthralling read. A warning: this book deals with issues of child abuse and cults. |
|
The Chrome Borne
by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
Highly recommended. This novel is two books in one. A reprint of the stories Born to Run and
Chrome Circle from the Serrated Edge series. If you've ever wondered how a Seelie Sidhe Court
would live in the modern world this book will fascinate you. Not to mention their Unseelie
adversaries. This book has sidhe, banshee, dragons and kitsune. I don't usually like urban
fantasy, but this book enchanted me. I could hardly put it down. The writing makes the stories
feel so real. Don't be put off by the cover. You don't have to be a hot rod lover to enjoy this
novel. It is one of my favourite books, I highly recommend it. A warning: this book deals with
important issues of runaways and teenage prostitution. While it is not really graphic, it is
gritty and realistic.
|
|
Bedlam's Bard
by Mercedes Lackey and Ellen Guon
Similar to the Serrated Edge series. This one is about a musician who discovers he is a bard,
and has magical powers tied into his music. He accidentally awakens an elf who has been trapped
in a grove for years, and finds himself caught up in a major battle to help elves survive modern
Los Angeles. He then discovers a close friendship with an elf and tries to learn how to grow
into his power, and as a person. A good read.
|
|
Beyond World's End
by Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill
A sequel to Bedlam's Bard. We meet Eric, Bard and Knight of Elfhame Misthold after he has
decided to leave the elves, take care of unfinished business, and live a normal life.
But things have a way of creeping back into your life. Scientists trying to unlock latent
magical powers in people through deadly means are quietly creating havoc, and Eric can't ignore
it. He finds yet more trouble to get himself into, and of course has to rely on his power as a
Bard. Great urban fantasy.
|
|
Mall Purchase Night
by Rick Cook
A multimillion dollar Californian mall is built upon a gateway between this world and the faery
world, and chaos ensues. Magic invades the mall and suddenly brownies are romping around
stealing chocolate sauce and vandalising stores, while goblins eat supplies of coathangers and
the security system suddenly develops intelligence. All this goes on in a modern American
shopping mall and a new security guard is the only person who must somehow restore the balance.
This book is hilarious and a great read. It contains a multitude of characters; from this world
and beyond. Well written and very humourous. A warning: this book deals with mature issues such
as drugs and violence, and contains profanity. |
Back to...
|
