Superb reproductions of illustrations for The Bible, Paradise Lost, The Divine Comedy, and other works, with brilliantly imaginative scenes dominated by fantastic creatures of land, sea, and air. 90 illustrations.

"Meet the fiercest dragons and the creepiest demons in the mythical universe. Who's the most powerful of them all? Check out the lineup to find out."--

For centuries, folk tales about dragons have fascinated children and adults alike. Dragons collects 20 of these mythical beasts from Chinese, Japanese, Babylonian, Mediterranean and Nordic mythology as well as examples from more recent fantasy literature, such as J.R.R. Tolkien’s dragon Smaug in The Hobbit.

Enter a world of myth and legend as you follow the exploits of the Arch-Dragon, Sakuris Kaemouri, and his sister, Kayah. Their travels will take you through forests and mountains where they will meet friends and enemies. As you journey with them, be careful who you trust and be ready to go on the adventure of a lifetime as they encounter various mythical beasts and creatures including fierce dragons and terrifying demons. Will they have what it takes to survive?

Great 19th-century illustrator's last major achievement: 208 brooding, surreal illustrations of magnificent, influential Renaissance epic poem. Jousting knights, damsels in distress, and grotesque monsters come to life under Doré's exuberant pen style.