{"product_id":"the-faerie-handbook-an-enchanting-compendium-of-literature-lore-art-recipes-and-projects-isbn-9780062668110","title":"The Faerie Handbook: An Enchanting Compendium of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’ll be honestly surprised if The Faerie Handbook doesn’t end up having the same impact and influence as Froud and Lee’s Faeries did all those years ago.”—Charles de Lint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this exquisite anthology, Editor in Chief Carolyn Turgeon and the editors of \u003cem\u003eEnchanted Living Magazine \u003c\/em\u003e(formerly \u003cem\u003eFaerie Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e) welcome you into an enchanted realm rich with myth, mystery, romance, and abundant natural beauty. Organized into four sections—Flora \u0026amp; Fauna, Fashion \u0026amp; Beauty, Arts \u0026amp; Culture, and Home, Food, \u0026amp; Entertaining, it offers an array of exquisite vintage and contemporary fine art and photography, literature, essays, do-it-yourself projects, and recipes. A Resources section provides a listing of Fairy Festivals and Fairy House Festivals worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an inset image on the front cover, ornate silver foil patterning on the front, spine, back, and edges, and a satin bookmark, \u003cem\u003eThe Faerie Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is an eye-catching volume for fairy fans of all ages. Here's some of what you’ll find inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Fauna\u003c\/strong\u003e: Where Fairies Live; A Listing of Fairy World Inhabitants; Katerina Plotnikova’s Fairyland (photography portfolio); Fairy House Architecture and Interiors; A Fairy Herb and Flower Almanac; The Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle; Fairy Trees; Victorian Terrariums; Animal Friends and Foes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFashion \u0026amp; Beauty: \u003c\/strong\u003eFairy Queens; Fairy Couture (portfolio: tiny hand-crafted dresses fashioned from paper as well as real flowers); fashionable flower plates from J.J. Grandville’s book \u003cem\u003eFleurs Animées\u003c\/em\u003e; Fairy Cobblers: (portfolio: fairy shoes crafted from paper and flowers; fairy shoes for human folk); Garbed in the Garden (designer dresses for humans crafted from and embellished with live flowers); Dewdrops: The First Beauty: Elixir; Fairy Dust; Fairy Fragrances; Bathing in Fairy Style; Fairy Wings; Mori Girls\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Art \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night’s Dream\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Commonwealth\u003c\/em\u003e; How to Avoid Being Taken by Fairies; Changelings; Victorian Fairy Paintings; The Art of Arthur Rackham; Charles Vess, Cicely Mary Barker, and Brian Froud and Alan Lee; Fairytale World of Mr. Finch; Kirsty Mitchell’s Wonderland (photography portfolio), The Lady of Shalott; the Cottingley Fairy Hoax\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHome, Food, \u0026amp; Entertaining\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer Night’s Dream Garden Party; Edible Flowers; Fairy Drinks; The French Fairytale Salon of Madame d’Aulnoy; A Fairy Tea Party; Fairy Party Tips; Fairy Portals and Pathways’; Fairy Tale–Inspired Houses of Carmel-by-the-Sea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjects and recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Craft Your Own Fairy Furniture; How to Build a Flower Press; Flower Pressing Ideas and Tips; How to Make a Fairy Terrarium; How to Make a Fairy Flower Crown; How to Make Fairy Dust; The Perfect Fairy Bath; How to Construct an Arbor; Candied Violets; Flower Lollipops; Lavender Shortbread Cookies; Honey Ricotta Tart; Frosted Cranberries; Fairy Tea Cakes\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThis exquisite anthology welcomes you into an enchanted realm rich with  myth, mystery, romance, and abounding natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGorgeous fine art and photographs, literature, essays, do-it-yourself projects, and recipes provide hours of reading, viewing, and dreaming pleasure along with a multitude of ideas for modern-day living and entertaining with a distrinctive fairy touch.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A beautiful book with a huge amount of respect for faerie, layered with a heavy understanding of historical creation and context, folklore, and fairy tale. The illustrations and photography are gorgeous. This is a definitive compendium, full of lore and legend.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeah Rachel von Essen, readingandwalking.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The collected artwork alone in this volume is something I will treasure for the rest of my life. And of course the photography by Kirsty Mitchell and Katerina Plotnikova is not to be missed. Literally every single page is something to pause for and savor… even the end pages!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNaomi, sweetvioletbeauty.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This exquisite anthology welcomes you into an enchanted realm rich with myth, mystery, romance, and abounding natural beauty.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeeing_double_in_neverland Instagram\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“From start to finish, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Faerie Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful book - both in content and design. The production and writing is so marvelous that even someone with only a passing interest in faeries is sure to be engaged for hours poring over this magical book!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ebooks4yourkids.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’ll be honestly surprised if The Faerie Handbook doesn’t end up having the same impact and influence as Froud and Lee’s Faeries did all those years ago.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles de Lint\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterwork in production values paired with genuinely rich and well-organized content. The illustrations are stunning. . .the quality of the literature is superb. If you mark yourself a fan of the faerie world, it’s worth taking home with you. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCincinnati Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book reminded me of a younger time when I could more easily imagine the out-of-doors inhabited by sprites. Some people have never lost that sense of wonder and imagination.... This book is for them. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMontgomery News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI can see this having the same impact on a new generation of readers as Brian Froud and Alan Lee’s Faeries did way back in 1978. It’s brimful of everything faerie, from gorgeous art to any number of fascinating tidbits of lore. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles de Lint\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning anthology appropriately covered in purple with silver accents will appeal to long time faerie lovers as well as anyone seeking to connect for the first time with their inner faerie. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Reads With Ronna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A thick, lavender tome that will serve as your guide to all things related to the faerie kingdom. I was swept off my feet by this charming book, which filled me with nostalgia and provided a visual feast for my eyes…this is a book is a must-have.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth Sherman, Food \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the most beautiful books ever to grace a bookshelf…. To say that \u003cem\u003eThe Faerie Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is, in itself, a work of art, is an understatement. It is also a most remarkable literary endeavor by a team that are, without a doubt, experts in their field.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJune McInerney, June's Literary Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With silver edged pages adding extra magic to this already wonderfully aesthetic creation, THE FAERIE HANDBOOK is a small haven of magical clarity in a somewhat at times confused world. The book is an enchanting read full of folklore, art and magical recipes from making fairy dust to flower crowns.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnder the Ivy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis utterly charming, absolutely beautiful book gives insight into so very many aspects of Faerie. I almost wish I could come to it not knowing much about faeries; it would then be an amazing voyage of discovery. Even with my knowledge, I was still surprised and enchanted! I love it! - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWendy Froud\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e The Faerie Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e takes you into an enchanted realm that will make you clap your hands with belief. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A perfect book to give at the holidays for those that love the magical allure of fairies! With an inset image on the front cover, ornate silver foil patterning on the front, spine, and back, silver stained edges, and a satin bookmark, it is a beautiful volume for all ages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutnumbered3-1.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the editors of Faerie Magazine—a lush, dreamy anthology of myth and mysticism. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed, Ultimate Books Gift Guide 2017\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe imagination and magic of lore sparkles and enchants through the pages of \u003cem\u003eThe Faerie Handbook. \u003c\/em\u003eLavishly illustrated with a plethora of paintings and photographs, each page is a mystical treasure of sprightly beauty. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This handbook is a love letter to those who find themselves drifting between two worlds- the mystical flower kingdom and our mundane reality… \u003cstrong\u003eAs the ultimate fairy tale, this handbook is a must read and should be in every fairy lover’s collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Luminessence Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Every page of \u003cem\u003eThe Faerie Handbook \u003c\/em\u003eis gorgeous, and it’s jam-packed with high-quality photographs and prints of famous faerie-related artwork throughout the last few centuries.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJana Nyman, fantasyliterature.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As I thumbed through the pages of this special book, I was amazed at its physical beauty. And as I read, I was transported to a magical realm by its lyrical prose.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReview by Amos Lassen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Faerie Magazine is known for its surreal, sumptuous illustrations, and “The Faerie Handbook” by Carolyn Turgeon and the editors is no exception. Perfect for the romantic on your list, the anthology is divided into four sections: Flora and Fauna; Fashion and Beauty; Arts and Culture; and Home, Food, and Entertaining.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaltimore Sun Gift Guide 2017\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“…striking and elaborate… the perfect gift for that fairy enthusiast you know.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy Steele, entertainmentrealm.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A highly curated array of vintage and contemporary fine art and photography, literature, essays, do-it-yourself projects, curious knowledge, and recipes, this lush compendium provides hours of reading, viewing, and dreaming pleasure, and a multitude of ideas for modern-day living and entertaining with a distinctive fairy touch.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003etootsbookreivews.blogspot.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888465408229,"sku":"NP9780062668110","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062668110.jpg?v=1730229143","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-faerie-handbook-an-enchanting-compendium-of-literature-lore-art-recipes-and-projects-isbn-9780062668110","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}