{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-magical-creatures-a-revised-and-expanded-edition-paperback","title":"The Little Book of Magical Creatures: A Revised and Expanded Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Pepper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBarbara Stacy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJudika Illes\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the mundane to the extraordinary, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Magical Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e catalogs over two dozen animals, including dragons, centaurs, owls, and salamanders. Discover the legend and lore of magical creatures in this extraordinary bestiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawn from four main categories (fabulous, tame, wild, and magic storied), \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Magical Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e contains some unexpected additions. For example, did you know that Greek myths associate the pig with purity and protection from evil spirits? Elizabeth Pepper and Barbara Stacy outline the origin of the animals, their mythological and magical significance, and their role in the popular imagination. Included are pictures and woodcuts of wild and fantastical creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Pepper \u003c\/b\u003ewas a well-known and respected member in the occult community, as well as the editor of The Witches' Almanac from the 1970's until her death in 2005. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Stacy\u003c\/b\u003e is a longtime freelance journalist and editor. She resides in North Miami Beach, Florida. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudika Illes\u003c\/b\u003e is a lifelong student, lover, and practitioner of the magical arts. She is the author of numerous books devoted to spells, spirits, and witchcraft, including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of 5,000 Spells\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Spirits\u003c\/i\u003e; as well as \u003ci\u003ePure Magic\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDaily Magic\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eMagic When You Need It\u003c\/i\u003e. She has been a professional tarot card reader for over three decades and is a certified aromatherapist. A native New Yorker, Judika teaches in the United States and internationally, live and virtually. Follow her on Instagram @judikailles and on Facebook at \u003ci\u003ewww.facebook.com\/AuthorJudikaIlles\/\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.1 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945374019808,"sku":"9780977370399","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/pl_H--KJ9r9780977370399.webp?v=1781305550","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-magical-creatures-a-revised-and-expanded-edition-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}