
Monsterlogica
A menagerie of monsters, beasts and magical beings
Martin Maudsley(Author)
Wide Eyed Editions (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. September 2026
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-83600-593-3 (ISBN)
Description
Discover a world of dragons, djinn and denizens of the dark with Monsterlogica, an enchanting compendium of 50 mythical creatures from around the world.
From lumbering trolls to uncanny hybrids and mischievous trickster spirits, monsters have taken countless forms in folklore around the world. Monsterlogica brings these beings vividly to life, pairing each stunning portrait with centuries of legend to reveal what makes every creature extraordinary.
Divided into three clear chapters, this book covers:
Monsters including the Kraken from Norse legend and Adaro, a shark that swims in the Pacific.
Beasts such as Amarok, a monstrous wolf that roam the Arctic regions, and Haetae a horned lion that fearlessly upholds justice.
Magical Beings including Giant, a super-sized humanoid with supernatural strength, Kitsune, a Japanese shapeshifting fox spirit and Piasa, a hybrid creature that haunts the Mississippi.
Some of these creatures are terrifying, others friendly and more than a few have a taste for mischief. One thing they all have in common is that the world they dwell in is not so far from our own . . .
Weaving together myths and mysteries, fact and fantasy, this must-have illustrated treasury makes for a spellbinding keepsake that will reveal something new every time you revisit.
From lumbering trolls to uncanny hybrids and mischievous trickster spirits, monsters have taken countless forms in folklore around the world. Monsterlogica brings these beings vividly to life, pairing each stunning portrait with centuries of legend to reveal what makes every creature extraordinary.
Divided into three clear chapters, this book covers:
Monsters including the Kraken from Norse legend and Adaro, a shark that swims in the Pacific.
Beasts such as Amarok, a monstrous wolf that roam the Arctic regions, and Haetae a horned lion that fearlessly upholds justice.
Magical Beings including Giant, a super-sized humanoid with supernatural strength, Kitsune, a Japanese shapeshifting fox spirit and Piasa, a hybrid creature that haunts the Mississippi.
Some of these creatures are terrifying, others friendly and more than a few have a taste for mischief. One thing they all have in common is that the world they dwell in is not so far from our own . . .
Weaving together myths and mysteries, fact and fantasy, this must-have illustrated treasury makes for a spellbinding keepsake that will reveal something new every time you revisit.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 310 mm
Width: 256 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
1116 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83600-593-3 (9781836005933)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Martin Maudsley is a professional storyteller and author based in Dorset. He tells stories around the world in theatres, festivals and schools, with a growing repertoire ranging from local legends and traditional folktales, to magical myths and epic sagas. He has a particular passion for stories that connect people and place. Martin's 2022 book Telling the Seasons is a story-filled journey around the twelve months of the year, drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of seasonal folklore.
Monsterlogica (Wide Eyed Editions, September 2026), a colourful guide to the mythology behind some the world's most magical monsters, is Martin's first children's book.
Victoria Topping lives in Bath and has worked as an artist and illustrator since graduating with a BA in Illustration in 2008. She uses multiple textures and images to create her work and uses a fusion of technology and traditional techniques - often using photography, painting, gold-leafing and cut up collage which is then digitally scanned and arranged on the computer. Her work is heavily influenced by music and Victoria aims to give each piece of artwork its own unique soul, through harnessing a blend of spirituality, culture, the cosmos and mother earth.
Monsterlogica (Wide Eyed Editions, September 2026), a colourful guide to the mythology behind some the world's most magical monsters, is Martin's first children's book.
Victoria Topping lives in Bath and has worked as an artist and illustrator since graduating with a BA in Illustration in 2008. She uses multiple textures and images to create her work and uses a fusion of technology and traditional techniques - often using photography, painting, gold-leafing and cut up collage which is then digitally scanned and arranged on the computer. Her work is heavily influenced by music and Victoria aims to give each piece of artwork its own unique soul, through harnessing a blend of spirituality, culture, the cosmos and mother earth.
Content
Introduction
MONSTERS
Adaro
Cherufe
Chupacabra
Jumbee
Kallikantzaros
Kelpie
Kraken
Krampus
Lake Monsters
Mongolian Death Worm
Ogre
Scorpion-Man
Sigbin
Tokoloshe
Troll
Were-Ani
BEASTS
Alicanto
Amarok
Basilisk
Black Dog
Crocotta
Forest Bull
Gryphon
Gulon
Haetae
Kongamato
Manticore
Naga
Peryton
Roc
Strix
Thunderbird
Yeti
MAGICAL BEINGS
Alkonost and Sirin
Eastern Dragon
Ghoul
Giant
Golem
Jinn
Jorogumo
Kitsune
Longma
Mermaid
Piasa
Selkie
Tengu
Tikbalang
Unicorn
Western Dragon
Yuxa
MONSTERS
Adaro
Cherufe
Chupacabra
Jumbee
Kallikantzaros
Kelpie
Kraken
Krampus
Lake Monsters
Mongolian Death Worm
Ogre
Scorpion-Man
Sigbin
Tokoloshe
Troll
Were-Ani
BEASTS
Alicanto
Amarok
Basilisk
Black Dog
Crocotta
Forest Bull
Gryphon
Gulon
Haetae
Kongamato
Manticore
Naga
Peryton
Roc
Strix
Thunderbird
Yeti
MAGICAL BEINGS
Alkonost and Sirin
Eastern Dragon
Ghoul
Giant
Golem
Jinn
Jorogumo
Kitsune
Longma
Mermaid
Piasa
Selkie
Tengu
Tikbalang
Unicorn
Western Dragon
Yuxa