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Faeries: Deluxe Collector's Edition
publisher: Abrams, published: 2010-10-01
ASIN: 0810995867
sales rank: 414512
price: $19.77 (new)

A quarter of a century after its initial publication, and with more than a million copies in print worldwide, Brian Froud and Alan Lee’s Faeries is a certified fantasy classic. Now, Froud and Lee return to their most enduring and beloved work in this deluxe anniversary edition. This ultimate collector’s book features eight new pieces of art by Froud and Lee with the original pencil drawings and watercolors.

 

More than just a reissue, this deluxe revised and updated edition contains essays from both Froud and Lee on the continuing influence of Faeries. There is also a foreword by bestselling author Jane Yolen.

 

Good Faeries Bad Faeries
by: Brian Froud
publisher: Simon & Schuster, published: 1998-10-15
ASIN: 0684847817
sales rank: 43824
price: $6.58 (new), $3.95 (used)

"Once upon a time, I thought faeries lived only in books, old folktales, and the past. That was before they burst upon my life as vibrant, luminous beings, permeating my art and my everyday existence, causing glorious havoc...."

In the long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller Faeries, artist Brian Froud rescues pixies, gnomes, and other faeries from the isolation of the nursery and the distance of history, bringing them into the present day with vitality and imagination. In this richly imagined new book, Brian reveals the secrets he has learned from the faeries -- what their noses and shoes look like, what mischief and what gentle assistance they can give, what their souls and their dreams are like.

As it turns out, faeries aren't all sweetness and light. In addition to such good faeries as Dream Weavers and Faery Godmothers, Brian introduces us to a host of less well behaved creatures -- traditional bad faeries like Morgana le Fay, but also the Soul Shrinker and the Gloominous Doom. The faery kingdom, we find, is as subject to good and evil as the human realm. Brilliantly documenting both the dark and the light, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries presents a world of enchantment and magic that deeply compels the imagination.

The Great Encyclopedia Of Faeries
by: Pierre Dubois
publisher: Simon & Schuster, published: 2000-04-01
ASIN: 0684869578
sales rank: 385173
price: $72.97 (new), $10.64 (used)

They are known as the Little People, the Beautiful Maidens, the Godmothers, the Blessed, the Ageless Ones...for it is dangerous to say the name "faeries" without good reason. Ruling over earth, air, fire, and water, they protect forests, animals, and children, and in their hands lie the dreamy souls of all creatures.

The faeries rose from the mist long, long ago, in the time of the Golden Age -- well before the creation of gods and men. In their magical fancy they created the singing grasses and the reflection of springs, the music of legends and the far side of the mirror. From the Valkyries of Valhalla to the Babouchka of Russia, Banshees, Dryads, Bogey Beasts, Sirens, and their ilk populate the imaginations and the forests of every culture.

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 favorite 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.

Dubois'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 any 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.

The Heart of Faerie Oracle
by: Wendy Froud
publisher: Abrams, published: 2010-03-01
ASIN: 0810988232
sales rank: 286997
price: $14.57 (new), $7.97 (used)
From the renowned team of Brian and Wendy Froud comes a delightful and spiritual guide that offer believers a chance to connect with and experience the love and wisdom that comes from the hearts of faeries. The Heart of the Faerie Oracle box set includes 68 oracle cards, illustrated by Brian Froud. The accompanying book provides detailed instructions reading the cards and for the believer to relate to the Faerie World and learn valuable relationship information.
              Readers have the opportunity to consult with the magical world of Faerie and gain useful knowledge that can enhance their own intimate relationships. Using the deck of oracle cards, believers conduct readings to interpret the cards and build a special connection with the faeries.
              The oracle cards feature Brian Froud’s recognizable faerie images, such as the enchanting “Queen of Golden Bough” and the mischievous “Trickster.” Wendy Froud’s text describes the emotional and practical nature of the cards and offers a variety of techniques for using the set, which can open the door into the Enchanted Realm as never before. 
 

Eleganta: A novel of Fairykind
by: Denny Swartzlander
published: 2009-01-04
ASIN: B001OW608E
sales rank: 4927
Enter the 9th century, a time of magic and mystery. On a hidden isle in the seas near England, a young fairy named Ethywyne Eleganta secretly gives birth to the first youngling in fourteen years. She and her child become the hunted prize of the wicked troll general Sunderin. Ethywyne must make the perilous journey across the Fairy Realms, to get her child to the Fairy Queen, the only one who can protect her from the shadow that seeks to destroy all of Fairykind.

Her experience takes her from a humble life of gardening and craft-making to the center of an adventure that grows to involve fickle goblins, giant ogres, magic fairy dust, thieving pixies, an enchanted hedge maze, and even Vikings of the Norse lands who happen upon the isle in their plundering voyages.

This book is intended for a young adult audience, aged 12 and up. However, anyone who treasures fantasy and imagination will wildly enjoy this novel.

Reader reviews for Eleganta: A novel of Fairykind

From Amazon.com:

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful find, March 15, 2009
By Amanda Fitch-

“I loved this book. It is too bad that it has not had any exposure. I read twilight before this book and that one was not nearly as good.”

Emails to the author:

Sent: Fri 2/20/09 4:14 PM:
"Hello Mr. Swartzlander,
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed Eleganta. It was so much better than the Lord of the Rings trilogy, mostly because hobbits are fictional and fairies are not. It was much more exciting reading and I immersed myself into it completely. Your descriptions of nature the fairies soaked up felt like I was there with them. But, I have to know what happened to Ethywyne. What became of Preen? Please tell me you're writing the sequel. I can't stand the suspense.
Thanks so much, Jason G."

Sent: Sun 5/03/09 12:10 AM:
"I absolutely loved it! The characters and details are enchanting. My 14 year old is reading it now. I caught him up at 2am last night reading. It's really hard to discipline a teenager -- especially a BOY -- for staying up late to read. lol. He has already asked me if there is a 2nd book. I let him know you are already working on one. He says his favorite part so far is the imagery is excellent. We are definitely looking forward to your next novel!
good luck and thank you for such an excellent book!
Jenn V."

Sent: July 18, 2009 5:01 pm:
"IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!! Seriously, I loved it! Soooooooo well done! So suspenseful and exciting! I love your descriptions and I totally have pictures in my mind of how things, places and the creatures look. I think Eleganta definitely has the potential to be a best seller. For real. And I can see how you could do a whole series, which I certainly hope you are planning on! Have you started the next because I can't wait to read it!!"

Carissa B.

Sent June 28, 2009, 9:42 pm:
"I don't believe i've read any adult fantasy books ever, but i really enjoyed this one. congratulations on a story well done. of course you've left me wondering about the woman w/ child, this new queen fae, and ethywyne...which i'm hoping you'll pass along to me in the future."

-jk

From lulu.com:

Reads well out loud!

24 Dec 2008 (updated 24 Dec 2008)
by Eugene Ross
"My wife read me this book on our long commute to work over a couple of weeks, and I loved it! I was in suspense often as the heroes faced strange and marvelous challenges. The writing was well done as the story really came to life as it was being read out loud. It's really not a child's story as I thought it might be. It will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. I will definitely buy the sequel!!!

ER"


24 Dec 2008 (updated 24 Dec 2008)

"This is an amazing story that keeps you interested often at the edge of your seat. Eleganta pulls the reader into a magic land of assorted mythical characters with very original and creative plot twists. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone who loves a great story."

Curt
Faerie Tale
by: Raymond Feist
publisher: Spectra, published: 1989-01-01
ASIN: 0553277839
sales rank: 534670
price: $2.93 (new), $0.01 (used)
Phil Hastings was a lucky man. He had money, a growing reputation as a screenwriter, a happy, loving family with three kids, and the house of his dreams in rural upstate New York. But then came the Magic, the Bad Thing, the Faerie, and the Fool--and the resurrection of a primordial war that the whole human race could lose. Mass market reprint from Doubleday.
Faeries Gone Wild
by: MaryJanice Davidson
publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, published: 2009-06-02
ASIN: 031294568X
sales rank: 269926
price: $0.57 (new), $0.01 (used)

MARYJANICE DAVIDSON  “Tall, Dark and Not So Faery”

Scarlett is not your typical pint-sized faery. At six feet, four inches tall, she’s an unlikely candidate for a match made in heaven. But when she ventures to Cannon Falls, Minnesota, on royal orders to survey its extraordinary residents, she stumbles upon the one man who just may measure up to size…

LOIS GREIMAN “Pixie Lust”

William Timber is a cutthroat developer who refuses to let a few trees come between him and his next million. But when Avalina—a sparkling faery charged to protect all things green—comes to town, William is forced to choose between life as he knows it and the unknown reaches of his heart.

MICHELE HAUF “Dust Me, Baby, One More Time”

A librarian by day and a tooth faery by night, Sidney has absolutely no time to find Mr. Right. Until she flies smack dab into sexy, sun-bronzed Dart Sand, a man who makes her wings a-flutter…and whose allure could get her banished from the Mortal Realm.

LEANDRA LOGAN “A Little Bit Faery”

Tia is mystified when she strikes out on the Luna faery singles scene, in spite of her hourglass curves and vivacious charm. Then she takes off for Manhattan and lands on the doorstep of a steamy firefighter who sets her soul on fire—and shares a strong connection to her secret past.

The Purple Emperor (The Faerie Wars Chronicles, Book 2)
by: Herbie Brennan
publisher: Tor Books, published: 2008-02-05
ASIN: 0765359219
sales rank: 362408
price: $1.53 (new), $0.72 (used)
When Henry Atherton returned to his own life in the suburbs of London, he thought all was well in the Faerie Ream.  His new friend Pyrgus, the crown prince of Faerie, was about to be coronated as Purple Emperor.  But then Princess Holly Blue arrived on Earth, seeking Henry’s help once more.
 
A plot to assassinate Pyrgus is afoot, but that’s not the worst of their problems.  Pyrgus’s father, the murdered Purple Emperor, has been raised from the dead by means of foul necromantic sorcery.  Now Lord Hairstreak and the sinister Faeries of the Night have seized control of the Realm . . . and driven Pyrgus and his allies into hiding.
 
Henry has no choice to return to the world of Faerie to aid his friends.  But that proves easier said than done when the mystical portal linking their realms goes awry.  Now Henry will have to scramble just to stay alive in a fantastic world that’s constantly full of surprises . . . and danger.
Child of Faerie, Child of Earth
by: Jane Dyer
publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers, published: 1997-10-01
ASIN: B0002D6D92
sales rank: 1257561
price: $39.10 (new), $10.48 (used)
"According to certain tales, faeries leave the underworld once a year to join together in a faerie ring beneath the moonlight on All Hallow's Eve. One time during this magical celebration, a faerie boy meets a human girl, and the two become friends. Here is their story..."
Faerie Rings - The Book of Forests
by: Diane DeKelb-Rittenhouse
publisher: CreateSpace, published: 2009-08-06
ASIN: 1448673364
sales rank: 1724751
price: $9.95 (new)
Rose, Brian and Lily live in Marchland, Vermont where their parents are preparing the family cottage for sale. Rose finds the Book of Faeries, some mysterious rings and then uncovers a hidden, magical door. The three slip through the portal into the land of Faerie where elves, wolves, dragons and other demons surround them. The trio battle a series of dangers-including losing the memory of who they once were-and risk becoming slaves to a world of strange creatures dominated by a Queen who may or may not be a long-lost relation. The reader is irresistibly lured through the magic door along with Rose, Brian and Lily into a dangerous and enchanted land both alluring and treacherous where they must mysteriously find themselves before they can return to the lives they once knew.
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