Monsterlogica

Discover a world of dragons, werewolves and giants 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 with stunning illustrations by Victoria Topping and centuries of legend retold by storyteller Martin Maudsley. Each monster leaps from the page in this chunky, beautiful book, which is sure to have young monsterologists poring over the artwork for hours on end.    Divided into three clear chapters on Monsters, Beasts and Magical Beings, this book covers:- The Kraken, a giant, tentacled monster from Norse mythology- Dragons in all their fire-breathing ferocity- The chicken-headed Basilisk- Giants, Ogres and Trolls – and how to tell the difference- Mermaids and Unicorns- Many lesser-known or more unusual supernatural creatures, from the lion-like Haetae of Korean folklore to the mysterious Scottish Selkie. 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.

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. 

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