A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits
Reference Young Adult Non-Fiction Occult Folklore Mythology Spirituality Supernatural Creatures
A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits is the only handbook you’ll ever need for navigating the shadow-side of world folklore. Written by sisters Dinah and Carol K. Mack, this 2008 hardback from Profile Books distills 288 pages of meticulously researched entries into a portable 204 mm field format, complete with a protective dust jacket and dozens of evocative line drawings. Each spirit—whether it’s the Slavic Vila, the Jewish Lilith, or the Japanese Tengu—gets a lively profile that covers its origin, favorite haunts, classic tricks, and the time-tested folk methods used to outwit or befriend it. The result reads like a supernatural bird-watching guide, making ancient lore feel immediate and surprisingly practical.
What sets this copy apart is its pristine, collector-ready condition: crisp, unmarked pages, no ex-library stamps, no inscriptions, and only a tiny edge chip to the jacket that keeps it otherwise vibrant. At 446 g it feels substantial in the hand, yet slim enough to tuck into a backpack for campfire reading or reference on a museum trip. Parents hunting for a gift that will lure middle-grade readers away from screens, teens exploring comparative mythology, and adults rekindling a love for world folklore all rate this title five stars for its addictive blend of scholarship and storytelling.
For seekers of mental exercise, New Age reference, or religious history, the Macks organize centuries of global belief into quick-access entries that still respect cultural context. You’ll close the cover knowing exactly why Roman Lemures linger at crossroads, how Celtic Sidhe reward courtesy, and which protective charms have traveled from medieval Europe to modern pop culture. Owning this very-good-condition first edition means you secure that knowledge in a durable hardcover that will survive countless re-reads, bookshelf moves, and late-night “did-you-know?” conversations.
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