The Great Encyclopedia of Faeries

by Pierre Dubois

Illustrated by Claudine & Roland Sabatier

Simon & Schuster, 1996, [First Edition], ISBN 0684869578, colour illustrations throughout, coloured endpapers, oversized hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing to edges and corners, no inscriptions, dustjacket shows minor edge and shelf wear with a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners (see photographs)

“In this comprehensive celebration of the world of faery, renowned French elficologist Pierre Dubois describes the extraordinary richness of the faery kingdom, presenting dozens and dozens of lushly illustrated entries on the most powerful and enchanting denizens of this magical world.  Dubois provides readers with authoritative information detailing the customs, habitat, and activities of these Little People.
Faery Godmothers, we discover, were originally tall, distinguished, and rather severe; only recently have they taken up the magic wands and cheerful smiles we know them for today.  We learn that the favourite foods of the Arthurian faery Viviane are the blackberries that surround Merlin’s tomb.  And among the customs and activities of the Bogey Beast, the prime goal is indeed to scare little children …if only for their protection.
Duboi’s entrancing descriptions are accompanied by Roland and Claudine Sabatier’s marvelous illustrations, which depict the appearance of the faeries, the places where they are found, and their familiar objects.  Without revealing and faery confidences (which must never be betrayed), Dubois and the Sabatiers have created a comprehensive and utterly enchanting survey of a magical world as old as time.”