Author: Dearnley, Elizabeth
Folklore, myths & legends
Published on 10 September 2026 by Headline Publishing Group (Welbeck) in the United Kingdom.
Hardback | 192 pages, full colour illustrations
193 x 246 x 22 | 724g
No matter where you are, you're never far from a door to the Otherworld ...
From the bloodthirsty baobhan sith of the Scottish Highlands to the mischievous trasgu creeping beneath your floorboards, the world is teeming with hidden, magical beings. The Fairy Spotter's Guide is your essential companion for navigating the world of the uncanny. Journey across continents and cultures as you uncover the origins - both real and mythological - of 80 extraordinary folk creatures, from mermaids and bigfoot to shapeshifters and spectral hounds.
Packed with over 100 original, spellbinding illustrations and written by a leading expert in fairy tales and folklore, this is no ordinary field guide. Whether you're a seasoned cryptid hunter or a curious newcomer, this beautifully crafted book will enchant, unnerve and utterly captivate.
Watch your step. Not all fairies are friendly.