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How to See Faeries Hardcover – Pop up, April 1, 2011

by John Matthews (Author), Brian Froud (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 274 ratings
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International bestselling artist Brian Froud and New York Times bestselling author John Matthews come together for the first time to create a spectacular interactive book that opens the doors to the enchanted world of Faerie. How does one discover faeries in one’s backyard or a garden, forest, or meadow? Through insets, hidden messages, magical signs, reflective mirrors, and other paper mechanics, Froud and Matthews reveal how anyone may discover the way to the land of Faerie. All you need is to believe and to own this book!

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  1. Print length
    80 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
  4. Publication date
    April 1, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0810997509
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0810997509
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Brian Froud’s name is synonymous with faeries, and his books have been widely published. He is the author of Faeries, The Heart of Faerie Oracle, The Goblins of Labyrinth, and The Runes of Elfland. He lives in Devon, England. John Matthews is the New York Times bestselling author of Pirates. He is well known for his books on history and folklore. He lives in Oxford, England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; INA LTF PO edition (April 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810997509
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810997509
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 274 ratings

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  1. Brian Froud

    Brian Froud

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    Brian Froud (born 1947) is an English fantasy illustrator. He lives and works in Devon with his wife, Wendy Froud, who is also a fantasy artist. The landscapes in his paintings are frequently inspired by Dartmoor.

    Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Luigi Novi [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) or CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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    Hi. I'm John Matthews. I've written nearly 200 books over the last 50 years or so. Books about many things. Pirates, King Arthur and the Grail Quest, Faeries, Robin Hood,Spring-Heeled Jack, and many more. I love folklore, history and film and I recently began writing for movies and TV, creating documentaries, TV scripts and motion pictures. I have also created 13 divinatory systems, tarots etc and have worked with some of the finest artists in the world, including Brian Froud, Charles Vess, Will Worthington, Andre Aste, Charles Newington, Yvonne Gilbert and Wil Kinghan. I have also written many books with my partner Caitlin Matthews, with whom I sometimes think I share a brain, and who knows what I'm thinking before I think it. I was going to put a picture of my cat Willow here, but i guess you might rather see me. I recently began to write books for younger readers, including graphic novels and the fabulous StoryWorld series. This year (2018) set the publication of the first in a series of long planned novels about the young King Arthur and his education by Merlin. Its called The Sword of Ice and Fire, the first of a quartet with the overall title Red Dragon Rising. Even after so many books I still felt a real thrill when the author's copies arrived on my desk. Writing so many books has always been hard work and it continues to be so, but I love the act of creation and cannot imagine ever doing anything else. I'm greatful to all the countless people who have read my books, especially those who made my book on Pirates a New York Times best seller in 2006. There are many more books to come, so I hope you'll keep reading, and keep pestering your booksellers to stock them!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Strange and Wonderful, Like Faerie Itself
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2011
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Here is the most curious little tome. Matthews and Froud's book is a Lewis Carroll-esque romp through the mirror into the otherworld of Faerie. I read it and thoroughly enjoyed it, but the real magic started when my eight year son picked up the book. His experience of the book was tactile and very immediate...he ran his fingers over the spirals as he read, spoke to the characters, walked through the book WITH the art and text. Here is an eight year old's review, in his own words:

"This book sucked me in! When you start reading it, you shrink down to the size of your hand and have to walk through the book, from one portal to another. And you can't get out until you come to the last portal...which is reading the book all the way through. Each word you read glows blue. When all the words are blue, the last portal opens and you're out and done. Until next time! The book is filled with Faerie secrets, but they are so magic, I can't really remember them. The faeries are very realistic, I can tell you that! One looked just like a real one I've seen, so I know the faeries in the book are real ones."

Adults who love colorful, wondrous faeries and clever prose will adore this book. For children (and those young at heart), here is a key to the gate at the bottom of the garden. I (and my son) highly recommend this book. There really is nothing else quite like it!
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Pink Pixie
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, unique book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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The quality of the book is exquisite. The art work is beautiful and the concept is engaging. I loved the different activities throughout that fuel ones imagination. It is truly a unique & wonderful book!
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Z. T.
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Froud releases...
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2011
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 I have been a huge fan of the Froud family's artistic capabilities and have purchased all of Wendy and Brian Froud's art books. I pre- ordered this book the moment I saw it appear on Amazon's pages and I can easily say that next to the original "Faeries" book, this is one of my favorites. This book has a better layout than "Goblins" or "Good Faeries/Bad Faeries". The pages are lush with artwork and you can just stare at each page for minutes on end with finding something new around the bend each time. There isn't really any information on the artist, or really any interesting stories, just kind of a funky guide to "seeing" faeries. It is a bit of light reading, nothing serious and you can see plenty of interesting art-- some of it strange, others creepy and some quite beautiful. There are some activities inside of the book such as the 3D pop up of a faery stage, the pull out towards the back, and pages that have holes helping you see another page through different eyes. This book is the most fun release and the pages are beautiful and glossy. I would easily recommend this for all ages, anyone that's a fan of fantasy or a huge fan of the Frouds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018
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Visually, one of the coolest books I've ever seen! I bought this for my niece, for Christmas and instantly wished I had purchased two! I highly recommend this book! It has slides and pull outs and interactive sections, as well as some very interesting art! I haven't had a chance to read much of it, but the pages I skimmed were well written and effortlessly read.
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S. Cranow
4.0 out of 5 stars How to See Faeries
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2014
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So young wizards and witches do you wanna see faeries? Well if you are a young adult or a serious practitioner then this book might not be the book for you. Quite frankly I am a bit surprised as John Matthews is an expert on Celtic and faerie lore. Brian Froud is world renowned for his faerie art work. I was somewhat shocked as I expected a bit more substance.

Yet to be fair this is an excellent children's book and I am talking young elementary school children. The writing is simplistic and cute , perfect appeal for kindergarten through 2and grade. The art work from Brian Froud as awesome as always, and maybe that alone is worth the price of the book. There are some excellent portal drawings which if you meditate on them serious wizard or witch you just might be able to enter the realm of the faeries.

Now the purchase is not a total loss, as you do learn a few things about being able to see faeries. First off always speak in rhymes, faeries love rhymes. The next thing you need to know is that there are no rules when it comes to seeing faeries. The third is thing is slow down and take the time to see faeries, they are everywhere but we are just too rushed to noticed.

The faeries are there, located in those liminal spaces and times. Perhaps at sunset and sunrise trooping to and fro. Check beneath the and in between the leave maybe they are hiding there. Let us not forget that their world occupies the same space as ours. They are tricky little fellows.
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Crone81
5.0 out of 5 stars loved this
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2012
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I bought this for my 62 yr young daughter and we both love this wondeful book. First of all I was shocked at the size as I kept think a small book but imagine my surprise when I opened the box and there it was. So full of delightful words and pictures of the Faery realms. Each page a magickal wonder and makes you wish it never ended. Thanks be to Matthew and Brian for sharing this very great book with all of us. We shall treasure it and read it often, again what a great book even for an old woman of 81. blessings
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KMH
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2013
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I love, love, love this book, I had bought it for my mother for mothers day and I Immediately wished I had bought myself one. It's true its a pop up book for adults(or children) but it has some very intriguing riddles that spark the ponderer in you and pictures that you can fall into, they almost speak from and to the eyes. Now whenever I get that feeling of eyes upon me late at night or when I'm outdoors I ask "Who are you?" and I always get the same reply back "Who? are you?"
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Crostolina
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo libro su argomenti fatati
Reviewed in Italy on February 26, 2018
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Bel libro con bella carta patinata spessa, pagine ancora piú consistenti in molte di quelle "interattive". Bellissimi disegni, carino e interessante il testo, a forza di leggerlo e rileggerlo é diventato affascinante con tanti significati nascosti che peró dicono cose ben precise... Un libro da scoprire e riscoprire. Qualche pop up e altro. Mi é piaciuto molto. Arrivato velocemente, con qualche graffio sulla fata in copertina e "spellatura" negli angoli, ma roba da poco. I graffi sulla fata forse c'erano da produzione, perché il resto della copertina é perfetto (a parte gli angolini leggermente spelati, da spedizione o stoccaggio). Diciamo che avrebbe beneficiato dalla plastica protettiva. Sono comunque molto contenta. Formato non grandissimo, ma molto piacevole. Libro perfetto per me 🌝
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Melina Kapsch
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheeky friends!
Reviewed in Germany on July 31, 2017
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This book is really cute. It's fun and makes you think differently. There isn't that much text though, you'll have to take your time with it of you'll be through it in 20 minutes. So don't expect a big story, it's more a visual experience, but a sweet one.
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Connor
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so much fun but certainly a kids one
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2015
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This book is so much fun but certainly a kids one, it pops up and everything! Perfect for your child or the child at heart! (In my case it was just for me and I totally loved it despite it being a childrens book.
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Felipe Aparicio San Miguel
5.0 out of 5 stars Felipe Aparicio
Reviewed in Spain on September 12, 2015
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Hola!!, es un cuento muy bonito y muy bien presentado, las ilustraciones son fabulosas y le ha encantado a mi sobrina. Saludos.
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Fufalda
2.0 out of 5 stars not what I was expecting
Reviewed in France on December 17, 2012
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I was expecting a story not just short sentences. Most of the pictures can be find in other books of Froud
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