Here Be Dragons. A Fantastic Bestiary
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Here Be Dragons. A Fantastic Bestiary by Ariane Delacampagne and Christian Delacampagne Summary: Here Be Dragons: A Fantastic Bestiary by Ariane Delacampagne and Christian Delacampagne is not a narrative story but an illustrated cultural study of mythical creatures across history. The book is a richly illustrated exploration of imaginary animals in human culture, tracing their development over roughly 5,000 years of art and mythology. It examines creatures such as dragons, unicorns, sphinxes, griffins, and chimeras not just as fantasy beings, but as symbols shaped by religion, psychology, and society. Authors: Ariane Delacampagne and Christian Delacampagne Publisher: Princeton University Press. Princeton and Oxford Year Published: 2003 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 9780691116891 Dimensions: 30.5cm x 24cm Notes: SKU: VSS / 265 / H / 7333 / 5624 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Rubbing to edges, handling marks Book condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 200 pages
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