"Fabulous Creatures: And Other Magical Beings" by Joel Levy explores the enchanting world of mythical and legendary creatures from various cultures around the globe. The book delves into the rich tapestry of folklore, presenting a vivid array of beings such as fairies, dragons, unicorns, and mermaids. Each chapter combines intriguing facts with captivating illustrations, bringing these magical entities to life. Through storytelling and historical context, Levy invites readers to discover the origins and significance of these creatures, celebrating the imagination and wonder that they inspire across generations. It’s a delightful journey for anyone intrigued by the magic lurking just beyond the mundane. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Carroll & Brown Publishers Limited .

Joel Levy is a writer and journalist specialising in science, nature and technology for younger audiences. His writing explores both mainstream science and weird technology, from chemistry and physics to death-rays and biomimetic robots. After taking degrees in molecular biology and psychology at Warwick and Edinburgh, he has gone on to write books including Really Useful, the science and history of everyday technology; Poison: A Social history, on the science and lore of poisons; Newton's Notebooks, on the life and discoveries of Isaac Newton; Phobiapedia, an encyclopaedia of the things that scare us most; and A Bee in a Cathedral, exploring analogies and thought experiments in science, nature and technology.