{"title":"Illustrated by Helen Ward","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781800787087","title":"Dragonology: New 20th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate 20 incredible years of Ology with this special edition of Dragonology - the journal of dragonologist Dr Ernest Drake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you believe in dragons?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaid to originate from the library of eminent Victorian dragonologist Ernest Drake, this book imparts to readers the secrets of the ancient science of dragonology, bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. It includes a host of novelties, such as old letters, magic dust and dragon scales. In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve and protect the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this lavishly illustrated volume most affectionately achieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere! For true believers only. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe groundbreaking Ology series has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43172829888690,"sku":"9781800787087","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800787087.jpg?v=1786026927"},{"product_id":"9781408881958","title":"A Miscellany of Magical Beasts","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of 16 favourite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you’ll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragon fire, how mischievous elves can cause terrible nightmares, and much, much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Miscellany of Magical Beasts\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful, luxurious gift book showcasing a fascinating menagerie of creatures from the world’s timeless mythologies and legends. Presented in an incredible package with spectacular cover finishes, it is sure to be treasured by fantasy enthusiasts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach beast is beautifully illustrated with rich, enchanting artworks, accompanied by amazing facts. Five feature spreads take a different approach to each particular beast - including a gleaming guide to the world’s dragons and an enchanting introduction to elf spells and tricks. Imaginative flourishes such as cutaways showing constellations (see where Pegasus’s story ends), and a die-cut linking the lustrous feathers of the phoenix with those of the terrifying harpies, make this a truly inspiring exploration of some wonderfully strange creatures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of beasts included: phoenix, harpy, griffin, Pegasus, dragons, elves, unicorn, centaur, mermaids and mermen, werewolf, troll, sphinx, basilisk, Cerberus, giant, chimera\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299143070069,"sku":"9781408881958","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781408881958_fd09e5ad-ae57-4d59-8a36-686c13f0f483.jpg?v=1786019312"},{"product_id":"9781840118520","title":"Egyptology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate 20 incredible years of OLOGY with this special edition of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEgyptology -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e the journal of lost adventurer and Egyptologist, Emily Sands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a stunning gold foiled cover featuring three \"jewels\" - and with its creation overseen by TGH James, ex keeper of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum - \u003ci\u003eEgyptology\u003c\/i\u003e is Emily Sands' lavish 1926 scrapbook journal of a lost expedition. Full of novelties and recreations, such as a piece of mummy cloth, a booklet on hieroglyphs and a board game, the book brims with beautiful art and fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt, and a has a final magnificent novelty at the back!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe groundbreaking OLOGY series, which includes \u003c\/i\u003eDragonology\u003ci\u003e, has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308055638389,"sku":"9781840118520","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781840118520_3911dec4-40d4-4512-a772-39626416b608.jpg?v=1786034239"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/illustrator-helen-ward.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}