{"product_id":"imaginary-animals-the-monstrous-the-wondrous-and-the-human-9781789145458","title":"Imaginary Animals: The Monstrous, the Wondrous and the Human","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eImaginary animals are found in tales worldwide, in marginal locations such as deserts, deep woods, remote islands, glaciers, ocean depths, mountain peaks, caves, swamps, and heavenly bodies. They belong to a primordial time and help us psychologically, giving form to our subconscious fears and embodying our hopes. They challenge our imaginations and direct us beyond the limitations of our conventional beliefs and expectations. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 278 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTales from around the world often feature mythical creatures in obscure and remote locations, such as deserts, dense forests, isolated islands, glaciers, ocean depths, mountain peaks, caves, swamps, heavenly bodies, and alternate universes. Legends suggest that these imaginary beings existed in a primordial era before humans named, categorized, and scientifically understood the world. This captivating book explores the rich history of mythical animals, from ancient cave paintings to the beloved tales of Harry Potter. It reveals how these creatures serve as psychological companions, giving shape to our subconscious fears and dreams as \"monsters\" and \"wonders.\" However, their most profound impact may be in pushing the boundaries of our imagination, leading us beyond the confines of our conventional beliefs and expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the world, tales have consistently placed fabulous beasts in marginalized locations, including deserts, deep woods, remote islands, glaciers, ocean depths, mountain peaks, caves, swamps, heavenly bodies, and alternate universes. Legends hold that these imaginary creatures hail from a primordial era, predating our naming, categorization, and scientific understanding of the world. This captivating book delves into the intricate history of mythical animals, spanning from ancient cave paintings to the beloved tales of Harry Potter. It unveils how these creatures serve as psychological companions, giving form to our subconscious fears and dreams as \"monsters\" and \"wonders.\" Nevertheless, their most profound impact may be in challenging the boundaries of our imagination, leading us beyond the confines of our conventional beliefs and expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 250 x 190 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781789145458\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boria Sax","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44102104383738,"sku":"9781789145458","price":17.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660315952081_book.jpg?v=1660558910","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/imaginary-animals-the-monstrous-the-wondrous-and-the-human-9781789145458","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}