Monsterology (Ology Series)

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This book is as detailed as any of the previous installments and is a must for any fan of the series. You have to touch them and play with them even if you can't read the text the book seems appealing to kids of all ages. Ernest Drake was determined to bring the subject of dragons under the burgeoning umbrella of the nineteenth-century natural sciences. For those of us over a certain age, the word "ology" will forever conjure up the image of Maureen Lipman, playing the character of Beattie in the telephone ad, saying: "You got an ology? Medusa’s perpetual bad hair days, not to mention the hairiness of the Sasquatch and the female werewolf, are exploited with glee, and a recurring editorial comment is “Gross!

An interactive encyclopedia of monsters divided into sections and complete with "specimens", samples, sketches, and illustrations on every page.A companion to Dragonology, Monsterology is a study of the many supposedly mythical beasts that inhabit our world. While the 15 monsters profiled come from the Western tradition, their homes range from ancient Egypt to Russia to Haiti, with an occasional nod to Asian and North American native traditions as well. He had absolutely no doubt that dragons exist, and his notes suggest that he had no little experience of them.

Overall, Monsterology is fantastic and a must have for someone fascinated by mythology, monsters, and fantasy.A companion to DRAGONOLOGY, MONSTEROLOGY is a study of the many supposedly mythical beasts that inhabit our world. The full-page pictures show with panache the attraction of a Medusa, Dracula, or Loki, while the more repulsive monsters are depicted humorously rather than frighteningly. This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. It’s like a field guide to select creatures with notes, diagrams, illustrations and even “skin samples”.