Encyclopedia Mythologica: Dragons and Monsters

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In a breathtaking grand finale, the world's mythical pop-up masters unleash monsters and dragons that have prowled countrysides and imaginations for centuries. Lurking behind this intriguing cover, a Kraken grapples with a ship on the high seas; dragons from Eastern and Western traditions spring to life; and a Medusa, snake-hair twisting and hissing, turns the reader to stone. Deeper inside, an ancient, decrepit vampire rises from his coffin; a lycanthrope is caught in the light of the full moon and transforms; and Bigfoot hides behind a tree, ducking his human pursuer. Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda unfold the legends and lore of cultures around the world to reveal these stunning creatures and many more. Pop-up fans and fantasy lovers will be equally enthralled by the dynamic creatures depicted in this astonishing volume, the climax of the Encyclopedia Mythologica trilogy.

Matthew Reinhart is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica series. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks and Star Wars: A Pop-up Guide to the Universe. Matthew Reinhart lives in New York City. Robert Sabuda is one of the most celebrated pop-up picture book creators working today. Beginning his career by illustrating colouring books (for such characters as Rambo!), he has gone on to make amazingly inventive pop-ups, including the marvellous Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the mega-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica series. Robert lives in New York City, USA.

Sabuda's pop-up books" featured/recommended Celebrity Baby (People magazine blog) Featured/recommended News and Record Featured/recommended Pittsburgh Post-Gazette In this pop-up stunner, Reinhart and Sabuda take on "ultimate villains"... Another winner in a delightful series that combines solid content, handsome artwork, and a wow-inspiring presentation. School Library Journal Starred Review A breathtaking final volume ... In this amazing volume -- a tour de force of paper engineering -- young readers will find a Medusa, a vampire and many other scary creatures. Best not to read this before bedtime. Scripps-Howard These are truly spectacular pieces of paper engineering Carousel Breathtaking -- Dinah Hall The Sunday Telegraph