Product Description

In the first of a thrilling new pop-up trilogy, the masterminds behind the phenomenal Encyclopedia Prehistorica explore the characters of magic and myth with glittering special effects. Fairies take to the air on fluttering wings, while pixies, gnomes, goblins and trolls career across the pages. Peer through the windows of the Elven Castle to see the magical interior and marvel at the enchanted tree and transforming flowers. Unicorns, griffins, merfolk and other fantastical beasts from all around the world are also covered in this breath-taking start to the series.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15639 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 12 pages

Review
"* "In the case of books by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, what you're seeing is more like a sculpture than a piece of card." Junior"

About the Author
Matthew Reinhart is an illustrator and pop-up picture book maker, creating the successful Encyclopedia Prehistorica series with Robert Sabuda. Robert Sabuda is also a renowned pop-up picture book creator. Beginning his career by illustrating colouring books (for such characters as Rambo!), he has since gone on to make amazingly inventive pop-ups, including the marvellous Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Matthew and Robert live together in New York City.

Customer Reviews

It's Magical
This is the most wonderful book. No little girl should be without it if she is interested in fairy folk. It is alive with colour and the 'come to life' images encourages any childs imagination. Each page is a delightful introduction to fairy legends from around the world with a surprise in every corner. Not for tiny fingers but all Mums and Grannies should have it for sharing. Just magical!

An Absolute must have
This book is an absolute delight. I have many books containing fairies and mythical beasts but this is the one that produced childhood delight when i opened it. A visual delight for the young and old and beautifully done. I highly recommend this book.

Paper Craft Magic
Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies and Magical Creatures (Encyclopedia Mythologica)
Not really a book for young children because the text is quite sophisticated, this wonderful pop-up will be more appreciated by young adults and anyone who is interested in myths and legends. The paper craft of Robert Sabuda is breathtaking and each page of this delightful book is like a little bit of magic in itself. I bought the book because I already own "The Night before Christmas", also a Robert Sabuda pop-up, and one which I also recommend and I hope that everyone who buys this Encyclopedia has as much pleasure with it as I have. It's an absolute treasure.