Elves, Dwarves, and Other Inhabitants of Old England

Original author’s coloring book about the magical worlds of the British Isles! Explore the mysterious realms of myths and legends of Old England with the coloring book from the Fantasy Worlds series featuring illustrations by Yulia Shironina. Majestic and barely visible to the eye, beautiful and ugly, lenient towards humans yet dangerous in anger or mischievous by nature, fantastical beings from various corners of the British Isles, as well as heroes of folk traditions who have become iconic for modern European culture, have found their embodiment on its pages. Color the endless meadows, lake surfaces, and mountain caves, breathe life into their inhabitants. Create your unique fantasy world! • 12 color pages contain original illustrations including a map of the magical world!, interesting facts about the origins of the English myth and its interpretations in the visual arts and literature of Britain. • The coloring images - strip and spread illustrations of high detail - are supplemented with information about the habits and nature of mysterious English fairies. • The enlarged format provides a creative space. • Super-thick offset paper is suitable for all artistic materials - from colored pencils and markers to watercolors and gouache paints. No bleeding through or smudging. Yulia Shironina?/?CoalRye - an illustrator from St. Petersburg, collaborating with publishers worldwide. At her first book illustration festival, Morse presented the author’s project of a book about fantastical beings, Bestiary. Interest in this topic later materialized into illustrations for teenage fantasy. She works in traditional techniques of watercolor and ink, which allow her to create unique magical worlds full of atmosphere.