With legendary magical beasts making the leap from page to the silver screen, this beautifully illustrated guide to fantastical creatures is the perfect gateway into their mysterious world . . .

Step into the enchanted, cinematic world of dragons, werewolves, mermaids, and dozens of other creatures in this spellbinding, fully illustrated guide to magical beasts. And prepare to see magical beasts from around the world in a brand new way!

Discover why the phoenix sings an enchanting song, how to tame a unicorn, the best way to defeat a basilisk, and much more, in full color illustrations so vivid that each creature seems as though it's leaping off of a movie screen.

This book is a must-have on every aspiring magical beast expert's journey to immersing themselves in this thrilling new world.

For more than 15 years, Simon has written and edited a wide range of information books for adults and children. His academic background is in English and medieval literature, culture and history - but through his career he has also become passionate about the communication of natural history, science and technology-related subjects. As a writer, Simon also has a penchant for anything fantastic, funny, philosophical, puzzling, paranormal and peculiar.