Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale

Book Description

In the realm of Faerie, the time has come for Roiben's coronation. Uneasy in the midst of the malevolent Unseelie Court, pixie Kaye is sure of only one thing -- her love for Roiben. But when Kaye, drunk on faerie wine, declares herself to Roiben, he sends her on a seemingly impossible quest. Now Kaye can't see or speak to Roiben unless she can find the one thing she knows doesn't exist: a faerie who can tell a lie.

Miserable and convinced she belongs nowhere, Kaye decides to tell her mother the truth -- that she is a changeling left in place of the human daughter stolen long ago. Her mother's shock and horror sends Kaye back to the world of Faerie to find her human counterpart and return her to Ironside. But once back in the faerie courts, Kaye finds herself a pawn in the games of Silarial, queen of the Seelie Court. Silarial wants Roiben's throne, and she will use Kaye, and any means necessary, to get it. In this game of wits and weapons, can a pixie outplay a queen?

Holly Black spins a seductive tale at once achingly real and chillingly enchanted, set in a dangerous world where pleasure mingles with pain and nothing is exactly as it appears.

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A satisfying merging of two great story lines.......2007-09-15

Wow! Holly Black strikes again! This was a really good book - perhaps not as great as Tithe or Valiant, but satisfying nonetheless. With Tithe, you're introduced to Black's faery world - rich, dark, and creepy as all hell (which, I suppose, is her point). I loved it, and Kay is a wonderful charater in and of herself. When I bought Valiant, I was expecting more of the same, but the book delivered an alternate view of the same world, contributing to the exceedingly multi-dimensional aspects of the gritty, urban existence Black so exactingly creates. So, having read about Kay and then about Val, I wasn't sure what I would be gettin with Ironside: one or the other? Getting both was very fun. The world of Ironside is, as a result of the first two books, extremely detailed and complex - as are the characters - and, once again, a wonderful place to read about. Black's faeries aren't gossamer or wispy, but that's what makes them so fabulous. Those who have read Tithe may feel a little let down by Roiben's distance: he is both cold and inaccessible in Ironside, especially when one yearns for his love like Kay does. While Ironside can get convoluted at times - the blending of the two storylines can result in some confusion, and no one should read Ironside without having at least read Tithe first, and preferably both Tithe and Valiant - the result is, overall, an extremely pleasing, dark, and tangible faery tale that I highly recommend.

Just as good as Tithe, only a little different feel to it.......2007-08-04

I loved this book as much as I loved the first ( Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale ), even though this book was written quite a bit before Tithe (October 1, 2002) it was just as good a read. Although, it does seem a little less "dark" than Tithe had, even less so than Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie for that matter. For those of you who care, Ironside also has less swearing than Tithe ( it's still there, just not on every page ). I'm not going to say anything about the storyline because I'm actually really bad at doing that, but I will say that a few characters from Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie make an appearance here (including Luis, who moves up to be a main character for Ironside). Well i hope you enjoy this book as much as i did.
oh also i want to put in (I only like buying books if the author is a nice person ) that i met Holly Black, and she IS a nice lady.

Excellent book!.......2007-08-03

Holly Black is an awesome writer. Couldn't put the book down -- easy read and loved the story. Anxiously awaiting her next book!

Really great.......2007-07-25

I really love this book.

I'm 18- I read everything, mostly adult fantasy and science fiction, but once in a while I simply can't resist the urge to sneak back into the teen section and find something great. Holly Black is just one of those great things. It doesn't take long to read, because it is a teen book and pretty easy reading at that, but you're going to want to read it all in one sitting anyway. Holly Black will remind you of Emma Bull, and in fact it seems like she may have read a lot of her stuff, but she definitely has ideas and a voice of her own. Ironside is interesting, exciting, and captivating. It picks up where she left off with Tithe, and also includes some of the great characters from Valiant.

Ironside continues the story of the changeling pixie Kaye and her love interest Roiben. Their story and quests are, of course, the main plot line- very thrilling, filled with riddles and dangerous intrigue. However, what I really adored about this book was that it took some time to focus on Corny, a character who I was a little afraid of in Tithe, but who I came to absolutely love as I read this. I really appreciate the way Holly Black makes all of her characters come to life, and how she's sure to give all of them a really decent storyline.

I couldn't put this book down while I was reading it, and I was really pleased with the way it ended, too, tying up all the loose ends. I'd really recommend this to anyone who's interested in a beautiful urban fantasy story.

Good .. but somthing was missing for me........2007-06-11

I liked this book, I did but honestly I thought I would like it more. not that I didn't enjoy it, hard not to like Holly's work really. It's just that I felt it didn' carry quite the same weight as the other two. It's possible that because I liked Valiant so much that going back to Kaye's story interesting as it was, was like backsliding a little. Another reviewer pointed out that perhaps the reason Ironside is a slight let down is because we don't find out why Kaye was switched in the first place. I thought of that while I was reading, but I came to the conclusion some where along the way that there was no real reason that Kaye was switched, at least in the Kaye is secretly someone uber special, who's destiny will alter Faerie forever kind of way. I think it had more to do with the fact that Chibi-Kaye (I love that) was exotic looking and as such would have atracted the notice of the Fey, like an unusual piece of art, they wanted to collect her. Of course that doesn't reall account for why The Brite Queen wanted her looked after, but the books don't say that that is an unusual thing, or maybe I missed it. After all such a big thing is made of Pixies being low born it just doesn't make sense the the Seelie Gentry would single Kaye out. another thing is, I would have liked to know Kaye's true name, though I can see why Kaye herself woudn't want to know it.

But mostly the thing I found odd was that Ironside seems to be an ending. If this is the end why write Valiant at all, yes there are cameos on all sides through the three books but it's still off. Unless Valiant's purpose was to introduce Luis and Dave, but if it was why have Val as the center of the story instead of Luis and Dave themselves. I don't know, Guess I'm hoping there will be more books. it would suck to have all these questions go unanswered. And because these are some seriously good reading.

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Faery Fantastic!
Pure Glamour
A wonderous journey . . . .
Faeries Forever
Fair Faeries

Faeries (25th Anniversary Edition)

Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
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ASIN: 0810932741

Book Description

It has been 25 years since Brian Froud and Alan Lee created the delightful, imaginative, and surprising Faeries-a book that quickly became a massive international bestseller and went on to sell more than a million copies. Readers continue to offer praise: "This is the most influential book I have ever read." "This book is-where are the words to describe it? Magnificent / Fabulous / Beautiful / Moving / Terrifying / Fantastic. . . ."

In celebration of Faeries' 25th anniversary, Abrams is delighted to publish a special edition featuring eight new pages and 20 new pieces of art by Froud and Lee. The artists have also contributed new introductions. Since Faeries first appeared, both men have become tremendously successful and respected figures in the worlds of film, art, and publishing. But Faeries remains perhaps their most enduring work, a superb exploration of the myths, legends, folklore, and fantasy of the world of the faeries.

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Faery Fantastic!.......2007-04-26

I ordered this book from amazon not to long ago, I also enjoy the work of Brian Froud's enchanting but bewitching faeries. This book by Brian Froud and Allan Lee is wonderful, not only does it contain Brian Froud's strange yet wonderful art work, but it also contains Folk Lore, Myth, and Fantasy stories along with the art work to keep you entertained.

Pure Glamour.......2007-04-05

Each and every page positively shimmers with magic. This is the book that made Brian Froud famous and has yet to be surpassed. Alan Lee's ethereal watercolors are just as breathtaking and provide a lovely counterpoint to Froud's more dramatic drawings. But don't let the glowing images fool you into thinking this is just another "art" book. The folklore contained therein is just as sound. The flora and fauna sections are especially worthwhile. There is also a dangerous aspect to this work, which adds a fascinating spicyness. Not all faeries are the shining winged beings that the Victorians were so fond of. Some are sharp toothed and clawed monsters that come creeping out of the shadows and muck to drag the unsuspecting to their dooms.

One of the previous reviewers wrote that this book isn't for adults but not quite suitable for children either. I agree. IMHO it is a book for the inbetween people: young adults, serious children, and adults who have maintained some of their childhood innocence.

Regardless how you look at it FAERIES is a classic.

A wonderous journey . . . ........2007-02-27

As you progress through the pages of this peek into the lore of this mystical land, let your imagination run free while you allow Brian Froud and Alan Lee to weave a mystical spell of enchanted wonder, enveloping you with a sense of surreal, fantastical imaginings. This is the most fun I've had between the pages of a book in a long time!

A word to the wise for anyone expecting a sketch book full of dainty little girls with gossamer wings: the nightmares are not relegated to the back of a dusty shelf here. From Faerie Flora to the hideous Jenny Greenteeth, all the Fae folk are portrayed, both good and bad, pretty and ugly, helpful and mischievous. The stunning artwork is visionary in capturing the intrinsic mystery of this egnimatic, unseen world and its phantasmic population. The handwritten notes add to the captivating essence of the stories in an informal and comfortable way.

If I could change anything at all, I would wish that the pages were numbered and included a table of contents, so I could more easily flip to my favorites.

I would recommend this book to anyone who still wants to believe in magic, and to anyone who wants to reconnect with their childlike sense of wonder. You may be left with the belief that anything is possible . . . .

Faeries Forever.......2006-09-20

If I could give this book 10 stars I would! Brian Frouds'"Faeries" is the most amazing book I have ever read. I found this book when I was young and fell in love with faeries instantly. The illustrations are astonishing for a lack of better word. Alan Lee and Brian Froud not only draw the most realistic and imaginitive faeries, but the stories included in the pagess really makes you believe that faeries are real. Brian Froud is the original faerie author and has influenced an whole new genre with his artwork.

Fair Faeries.......2006-03-11

This was a gift for a dear friend who is quite Faery-like herself. I've given several of Mr. Froud's faery books to people, and they are inevitably very pleased. Mr. Froud is a sensitive artist and captures the "Shining Folk" or "Lords and Ladies" very impressively, almost as though he were in touch with the Elemental Kingdoms himself, consciously or unconciously. These are splendid gifts for the imaginative, whether child or adult, and I recommend them very highly.

The World of Faery: An Inspirational Collection of Art for Faery Lovers

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Beautiful
I Love this book
Pretty but...
A stunning insight of contemporary Fairy Artists

The World of Faery: An Inspirational Collection of Art for Faery Lovers

Manufacturer: Paper Tiger
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ASIN: 1843402823

Book Description

Following the huge success of The Art of Faery (2003), the collaborators have once again come together to create another astonishing collection. These are the most imaginative and beautiful images produced by the best fairy artists working today, all superbly reproduced for fans and connoisseurs. New contributors have joined some of those showcased in the last anthology, and their pieces use every form of media in a rich and magical mix: watercolor, pen and ink, oil, and pastel. Among those represented: Amy Brown, Linda Ravenscroft, Myrea Pettit, and Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. From Josephine Wall's gentle Caught by a Sunbeam, with its sweetly sleeping fairy, to Marc Potts' slightly sinister The Changeling, each one depicts a world of fantasy.

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Beautiful.......2006-09-21

I just wish id not waited a whole year before ordering this book..Ive had it saved in my file for that long and just finaly took the plunge..Boy am glad I did..its a nice book..beautiful...and lists many faery artists...so one can easly follow up on what strikes your fancy....B.W.

I Love this book.......2006-03-01

I really love this book. There are so many pictures that inspire me to create new art. I like that this book has featured so many different artists, as now I have been introduced to some new artists that I didn't know before. Also, from this book I have discovered several different art forms. I love looking at the pictures and reading about the aritsts.

Pretty but..........2006-02-21

Ok, it's a nice coffee table book but other than that, I think I'll be happier viewing the images online and ordering the prints of the ones I really like.

A stunning insight of contemporary Fairy Artists .......2005-10-11

Its here `The World of Faery' a companion to the wonderful `Art of Faery Book' (2003)where I first became aquainted with the new wave of 21st century Faery Artists so aptly introduced to us by Brian Froud that master illustrator who with Alan Lee penned their best seller Faeries way back twenty seven years ago. After reading `The Art of Faery' I was intrigued, hooked and wanted more and was able to find delightful websites from the information in the index which I have been able to follow the work and careers of those artists. This book is a real WOW of the Faery World, introduced to us by no less than Alan Lee that master of middle earth and now acclaimed conceptual designer and Academy award winner of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings film. That both Froud and Lee have chosen to mentor the artists within these books is no surprise when you see the glorious creative imagination and varied display and interpretation in the new volume `The World of Faery'.

My mother, bless her, introduced me to fairies as a child with a wonderful very large book called a `Day in Fairyland', how wonderful to discover that the artist Ann Mari Sjogren is still alive and at 87 has contributed her work and her life story into this book, it somehow brings back all the magic of my childhood a sort of Fairy Godmother amongst today's greats and surely tomorrows as well. `The World of Faery' is a feast of talent, this book takes us forward with the work and lives of the artists I was introduced to in `The Art of Faery' and if that wasn't exciting enough introduces ten new exciting artists, who expand the horizons further.

From the Gothic vision of an Amy Brown front jacket ( Luna Sprite) inviting us to an outstanding foreword and images by Alan Lee are captured within the covers of this colorful edition, the cherubic and whimsy of Myrea Pettit and James Brown, the variety to be found is seemingly endless, and has been comprised of all mediums: watercolor, ink, oil, and pastel and now a small use of digital work has been added to show the possibilities of 21st century mediums but used only by artists whose background skills using other media is accepted, here Renee Biertempfel shows how she excels, John Arthur (his colourful drawing a tribute for his wife Maureen sadly ill with cancer), Jasmine Becket-Griffith ( those eyes fascinate), Linda Biggs ( I've seen her twice now on TV with her art), Hazel Brown (I would love to walk in a wood with her just to see the amazing images in pen and ink evolve), Jacqueline Collen-Tarrolly( beginning now to develop her own style), Jessica Galbreth (introduces us to her fairy visions, she is such a creative artist) , Natalia Pierandrei,( stylish Italian and colourful), Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (imaginative detailed but always graceful), Linda Ravenscroft (Stunning , rich and very moving, just look at that Goblin Tree), Paulina Stuckey-Cassidy (whimsical delight), Ryu Takeuchi ( A Japanese fairy force really going places) Kim Turner (shows bold colourful Australian fairies) Maria J. William ( beautiful drawing). What is so pleasing is that so many new male artists are introduced painting the fairy genre, Corey Randall, Scott Grimando, Jeff Spackman and Marc Potts are all recognised for their talents here, but for me it is the widening of the interests in this book of mind, body, and soul, and the spiritual enlightenment to mother earth that held me spellbound ,Virginia Lee ( where did she get that creative imagination?) and Josephine Wall ( a contribution so detailed her imagination excels). The use of double page spreads in this book Flight of the Lynx ( Josephine Wall), Mystic Garden (Linda Ravenscroft ) and Swan Lake (Scott Grimando) add to the excitement and detail that here indeed are the crème de la crème of fairy artists of this part the 21st century. This coffee table book is a delight for all ages to appreciate the genre and become involved and deserving of six stars if that were possible.

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ANOTHER GREAT RESOURCE AND TOOL. VERY HELPFUL!
Wrong Title
Idea Book
Beautifully Illustrated
A Good Starting Point

Drawing Faeries: A Believer's Guide
Christopher Hart
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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ASIN: 0823014037

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This is a whimsical guide to drawing faeries from best-selling art instruction author Christopher Hart. Included are all the popular ingredients of the faerie kingdom-faerie personalities, faeries at work, faeries at play, faerie expressions, faeries in flight, faerie magic, faeries facing predatory household pets, and the secret faerie rituals of birth, courtship, and marriage. Step-by-step instructions for drawing faeries are revealed through a captivating story of a man-now grown up-who as a youth gained secret knowledge of where the faeries live and play, and having done so, was able to capture on paper the elusive creatures in their unguarded moments. The overall design and presentation of the book will enchant and envelop artists in a magical world of faeries.

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ANOTHER GREAT RESOURCE AND TOOL. VERY HELPFUL!.......2007-09-14

I have owned a copy of this work for a couple of years now and I enjoy it now as much as the day I bought it. I am strictly an amature sketcher. I have had some formal training, but nothing to get up and shout about. My sketches would probably rate about a C+ from my old teachers, and truth be told, the + would be added simply because I never missed a class. Be that as it me, I have found this work to be useful. I love drawing insects, delicate flowers and plants, and yes, faeries! Now I will say that this book is probably not the best for the beginner as is is a bit beyond basic. Now that being said, kids sometimes surprise you and with a book like this can pick it up almost instantly. The author does cover detailed color, faces, body, life, customs and traditons of the fairy folk, friends and foes. The narrative is quite well done and easy to understand. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and very detailed. This is not a step by step book, but one of those books that I classify as "inspirational," i.e. if I practice long enough, maybe, just maybe, I can turn something like this out. I have dozens and dozens of art books in my library and use all of them. No single book can fill all of your needs but each book can add to your knowledge. This is one of those books. Now, as to the argument going on here whether or not faries are real....I have spent a large amount of my life living and working in various extremely isolated places around the world. Late in the evening, deep in the forest and in open glades....well, it may be that it is just wishful thinking on my part. Do recommend this work highly and recommend you add it to your own collection.

Wrong Title.......2007-08-11

Nice enough drawing book, but NOT A FAERY BELIEVER'S GUIDE.
This book is about fairytales drawings, NOT FAERIES!

Again, a dissapointed purchase about misleading information on the description or title. The book is all about fairytale characters, not about Faery art, and certainly not for believers. It's only for childrens story books. And even then, just a small reference book with several drawings for each character, not a serious drawing learning book.

Idea Book.......2007-05-31

More of an idea book that a how to guide... but still great!

Beautifully Illustrated.......2007-04-27

Bought this for my son who is learning to draw. Gorgeous artistry, if you love fairies, you will want this book!

A Good Starting Point.......2007-03-24

I have to agree with most other reviewers on this book, it is a wonderful starting point, but lacks some of the depth contained in other books such as Watercolor Fairies and HOw to Draw and Paint Fairies. As a beginning artist, the sections on fairy anatomy and drawing wings will be very helpful.

Keep in mind, this book is intended for beginners it seems, anyone beyond that level need not apply and would be better off reading one or both of the two books I mentioned above.

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You'll become adicted!
My favorite deck
An exquisite deck that is both beautiful and insightful
a personal oracle deck
Mixed feelings, but optimistic

The Faeries' Oracle
Brian Froud , and Jessica Macbeth
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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ASIN: 0743201116

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Author and illustrator Brian Froud offers believers a chance to consult with the magical wee folks. Using a deck of 66 "oracle cards," believers conduct readings as if interpreting Tarot cards. Each of the cards features Froud's signature faery pictures. Some of the cards have specific faeries, like the naked leaping "Spirit Lancer"--a feminine card that represents "self-expression, freedom, and exploration," according to the accompanying text written by Jessica Macbeth. Others are more abstract, like the "Guardian of the Gate," a blue- tinted card with splaying silver-white streaks that look like tendrils of faery hair.

This fascinating deck will keep Froud fans delighted for hours. Once seekers are ready to actually start communicating with faeries, they will also be delighted with Macbeth's whimsical, yet highly informative, guidebook. She is quick to sympathize with the self-consciousness that comes with talking to faeries, yet she also has the ability to jolly people out of their embarrassment. Macbeth is at her wisest when discussing how to ask for guidance and interpret specific layouts of oracle cards. But if you find yourself succumbing to giggles in the midst of all this faery woo-woo, take heart. Writes Macbeth, "Giggles are the grace notes of faery music." --Gail Hudson

Book Description

BRING THE INSIGHT, WISDOM, AND JOY OF THE FAERIES INTO YOUR LIFE

Using the enchanted art of Brian Froud as your guide, enter into the wise and wonderful world of the faeries. The Faeries' Oracle calls on sylphs, pans, gnomes -- and, of course, faeries -- to lead you on a delightful journey of adventure, discovery, and enlightenment that will illuminate the future and heal the heart and soul. This beautifully designed divination set contains everything you will need to explore this mysterious realm, including:

A complete deck of 66 radiant cards by Brian Froud featuring goblins, moon dancers, pixies, boggarts, and other faery folk we first met in Good Faeries/Bad Faeries
208-page illustrated book with text by Jessica Macbeth, which will show you how to read the cards of The Faeries' Oracle, with particular instruction on personally connecting to and communicating with the faeries

Customer Reviews:

You'll become adicted!.......2007-08-12

I bought this FaeryOracle card set simply because of my love of Faeries. Little did I know that it would become my inseparable companion.

The cards themselves are stunning, featuring Brian Froud's outstanding Faery artworks. But they are not your everyday pretty Faeries, they are serious and sometimes a bit scary, following in his 'Good Faery/Bad Faery' book's footsteps.

However, what really makes this set of cards incredible and addicting is Jessica MacBeth's book that comes with it. She is absolutely inspiring, bringing these cards to life with an insight into their meaning that will astonish you.

Unless you already have some psychic or clairvoyant type experience, read the book before you start using the cards. And even then, when you analyze them as suggested, follow this by reading Jesa's interpretation of each card. You will find that even the cards that seem dark and scary have a brighter and hopeful side to them.

But be warned, if you are a believer and get into them, you will get completely hooked!
I never even had a card reading before, or seen an Oracle Card set of any kind, and I had many doubts that I could follow or interpret them. I joined Jesa's online FaeryOracle Group, and I have found it a great help in getting over my doubts.

Today, only several months since buying this set, my life has completely changed, and my ability to work with the cards is incredible. I use it together with Doreen Virtue's "Healing with the Fairies" oracle cards in `multiple deck readings', and they complement each other brilliantly.

Wouldn't be without it.

My favorite deck .......2007-08-06

I'm a huge fan of Brian Froud. This deck is amazing. The artwork on both the front and back is just incredible. I read with this deck more than any other. It's always very accurate. The book is extremely helpful in many ways. There's so much magic in this deck.

An exquisite deck that is both beautiful and insightful.......2007-07-07

I am a collector of oracle decks, and I enjoy doing readings from the different decks. This is one of my favorites, and one of the most lovely. The illustrations by Brian Froud are simply amazing, there are those that are depicted as beatiful, some are 'darker', and others plain whimsical. The companion book provides lots of useful and handy information for those keen on doing readings, both for themselves, and for others. There is extensive explanation on the different faerie folk cards, each explained in meticulous detail. Simply put, this is a wonderful oracle deck that will delight, enthrall & enlighten.

a personal oracle deck.......2007-05-11

This oracle deck is consistantly accurate for readings involving one's personal psyche, and personal situations. It will also give you accurate information about the physical ramifications of your life decisions and will hint at what corrections need to be made to improve your situation. the more you use it the more accurate it will be.
It is a deck for personal use and does not mix well with readings for other people, in my opinion.

Mixed feelings, but optimistic.......2007-04-17

I just got this deck, and went through the exercises in the beginning of the book. The book is fun, interesting, well-written, and point-on about the use of the cards, and communicating with the fae in general. However, I am still having mixed feelings about a couple of the cards. Let me say, I'm a huge Froud fan, everything from Good/Bad Fairies to Labrynth, etc. But a couple of these cards really bother me, since (as I noted in an earlier comment to a review), I feel that the females are over-sexualized, and none of the males are sexualized at all. Nudity or their own interesting ecletic choice of clothes make sense for the fae, but when it isn't shared equally, it feels voyeuristic and odd. In particular, the Lady of the Harvest and the Earth Mother cards, I feel like the male sprites, fairies, etc are leering and strange. The Lady of the Harvest seems strangely passive and blank-faced, even slow. Anyway, it seems like at least a couple of others felt something akin to that. I never really noticed that in any of Brian's work before.

Other than that, I really like the cards, and love the book. I am going to stay open to the message that the fae will bring as they will.

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Stunning

The Art of Amy Brown II
Amy Brown
Manufacturer: Chimera Publishing
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ASIN: 0974461261

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For those who love the work of Amy Brown here is Volume II of her works. July 2005 release

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Stunning.......2007-08-12

Don't miss this book if you love Faeries, Amy's art is incredible, inspiring, out of this world.

If you liked The Art of Amy Brown I, you will love this one, where the designs are more colourful. If you don't have any, get the two book set that has just come out.

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This is a great series!
Second in a wonderful series of eight books
I love this book - not the publisher
Second Book in the Man of His Word Series
Things Speed Up a Bit

Faery Lands Forlorn
Dave Duncan
Manufacturer: eReads.com
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ASIN: 0759239533

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Inos, the late king's daughter, had been kidnapped through the magic casement even as the Impish legions overrunning her tiny kingdom were storming the castle tower. Now she was a prisoner in a desert land ruled by a dockside whore with a talent for magic and a passion for politics.

She little dreamed that the loyal stableboy Rap had jumped through the casement after her. But no one really knew how the magic worked, and Rap found himself not in a desert, but in the steaming jungles of Faerie -- half a world away from Inos!

Rap was determined to rescue his beloved queen, and nothing could stop him -- not even the monsters and headhunters of Faerie, or the paranoid machinations of an evil sorcerer...

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This is a great series!.......2007-04-16

This is book two of Dave Duncan's 4-book, "A Man of His Word", series. The entire series is very enjoyable and its characters and situations are just great! Read this series, and you won't be disappointed. A note of caution though, Don't read Mr. Duncan's sequel series, "A Handful of Men". It is not only an absolute waste of time, but you will also feel ripped off and disgusted with the author.

Second in a wonderful series of eight books.......2006-11-07

This is the second volume in the first of two marvellous fantasy quartets.

The first series, "A man of his word" has titles taken from Keats' "Ode to a nightingale" and the titles perfectly match the themes of the books.

The lines which inspired the titles are as follows -

"The voice I hear this passing night was heard
In ancient days, by Emperor and Clown ....

... The same that oft-times hath
Charmed magic casements, opening on the foam
of perilous seas, in Faery lands forlorn"

The four books of the first quartet are

The Magic Casement
Faery Lands Forlorn
Perilous Seas
Emperor and Clown

These four books tell one complete story and are best read in this order.

There is a sequel quartet, set 15 years later in the same universe, which is called "A handful of men" and has its titles taken from Masefield's poem, "Tomorrow." The four books in that story are

The Cutting Edge
Upland Outlaws
The Stricken Field
The Living God

All eight books are set in a world of Gods and Sorcerers, where magic abilities are conferred by the knowledge of words of power. The descriptions of magic powers and how they work are far more effectively and consistently thought through than in the typical fantasy novel, and as the hero and heroine travel through a strange and diverse world a picture both of that world and the serious threat which it faces gradualy takes shape.

At the start of "Faery Lands Forlorn", Inos, rightful Queen of Krasnegar, was kidnapped through a Magic casement just as her castle was being over-run by Imps. Her childhood friend, the stableboy Rap, had jumped through the casement after her. But Inos finds herself a prisoner in a desert land, while Rap is transported to the Faery lands of the title. Rap struggles to make his way round the world to rescue his queen. She had been warned by a God to "trust in love" - can Rap reach Inos in time to prevent her from making a terrible mistake about what this means?

The original printings of the "A man of his word" quartet had beautiful covers painted by Don Maitz, and the books would almost have been worth buying for these covers if they had not also comprised a beautiful story.

I love this book - not the publisher.......2005-06-02

I owned an original copy of this book but have let my family borrow it and it is hiding somewhere so I thought I would buy it again because I loved the story so much and felt a little bit guilty that none of my money was going to Dave Duncan since I had bought it used. Anyways I'm really glad that the books are available again since this is my all time favorite series (this is the third time I'm reading it) however in this second publishing this book contains a LOT of errors which makes for a somewhat annoying read.

Second Book in the Man of His Word Series.......2004-05-13

Faery Lands Forlorn picks up right where Magic Casement left off with Rap fecklessly and fearlessly plunging in through the magic casement to try and find Inos, only to find that Inos and he landed in different realms. Inos was captured by the sorceress Rasha, a self-styled Sultana who has taken over the country of Zark, land of the Djinns. Inos is unsure why she has been captured by Rasha, but she is determined to escape so she turns to Azak, the rightful Sultan, confident that if anyone hates Rasha more than her, it would be the man Rasha has humiliated and enslaved. For Rasha has cast a spell over Azak that causes anyone who speaks his rightful title as Sultan to turn to stone and that any woman he touches (aside from Rasha) he will burn like a hot iron.

Meanwhile, Rap, Little Chicken and companion have found themselves wandering in the land of Faerie. By now, Rap has discovered that he has a word of power and that that is why Andor was trying to befriend him. Rap also discovered their secret - that Andor, Jalon, Sagorn and Darad all were cursed by a sorcerer so that only one of them can "live" at a time, the other personalities are all in a kind of limbo while one person gets through whatever adventure they are currently in the middle of. Even though Rap has his doubts about his so-called allies, he is willing to use everyone for their skills to try and find Inos and rescue her. Along the way, he expands his band by befriending Captain Gathmore, a Jotunn sailor who manages to get Rap hired on as part of his crew. At least Rap is mobile now, but he isn't heading in the right direction and he still has old enemies to worry about, as well as the unwanted attention of the witches and warlocks of the regions...

Faery Lands Forlorn picks up the adventure from Magic Casement without missing a beat. Since David Duncan is a superb author, I think that you could jump in on this one and understand what is going on without reading the first one, but why deprive yourself of the pleasure? Rap is still a delightful hero in a very non-traditional sense and the reader gets the opportunity to learn about how magic works in the world of Pandemia as Rap discovers more powers and uses for his gifts of farsight and working with animals. The way that magic works in this world is fascinating and it is interesting to note that the author does distinguish between a sorcerer and a magician in that the former's spells are permanent and the latter's spells only last as long as the magician is focusing on them. Again, Rap was by far more interesting than Inos, but she did further along the plot and give Duncan to create another section of this world that reminded me of an Arabian Nights story. Aunt Kade is really starting to come into her own in this book and she makes the parts with Inos sparkle a bit more than they did before. The secondary characters are also delightful and fun to get to know. If you are interested in reading a tale set in a world both familiar and strange where Duncan takes everything about a traditional fairy tale and just tweaks it a bit so it is fresh and unexpected, then this is a series for you!

Things Speed Up a Bit.......2001-04-10

Duncan continues to develop his fairly unique world and his entirely unique system of magic in the second volume of "A Man of His Word". The series as a whole is a romp through the richly-detailed world of Pandemia, and each volume is as chock-full of wonders, adventure and cliffhangers as the chapters in a Saturday-matinee adventure serial.

Beautiful Inos, rightful Queen of Krasnegar, and her great-aunt, Princess Kadolan (not nearly as fuddy duddy and scatterbrained as she often appears) have been magically spirited away to Zark (where the Djinns live -- the Arabian Nights come to life) and dropped will she nill she into the middle of a rather nasty and dangerous palace intrigue etween the rightful Sultan and the "Sultana" a powerful sorceress who has displaced him and rules him and his land through her sorcery, which has a strong sexual element -- her spell on him causes his merest touch to burn the flesh of anything female (except the sorceress herself) like red-hot iron.

Rasha, the sorceress, hopes to use Inos in a political game among the Wardens, the four powerful sorcerors who control the world's sorcery under the Compact.

Inos, though apalled by the treatment and place of women in Zark, sets out to make an ally of Azak, the Sultan, in an attempt to thwart Rasha.

Meanwhile, Rap the faithful stableboy, Little Chicken, and the Gang (those who have read the previous book will understand that reference, a fuller explication would be a spoiler if you haven't read the previous book yet) find themselves in Faerie, where Much Is Not As It Seems, and Rap meets Captain Gathmore, a genuine berserker Jotunn (Norse/Viking) who will be important for the rest of the series.

Caught in a magical trap set for those who know Words of Power, Rap learns a little more both about the Words themselves and about magic and sorcery -- i always like the explanation that sorcery is permanent, magic fades sooner or later after the magician turns his attention away, but the end result is often the same -- a mage explains: "I could turn your head into an anvil. It would be a temporary anvil, but you'd be permanently dead."

Rap and Little Chicken manage to escape and join Gathmore's jotunn crew and escape Faerie.

Both Rap and Inos seem to be on their way to saving themselves and making progress toward saving the other -- but the book ends with disasterous reverses for both.

With two more books to go, all looks hopeless.

But, like all good serials, the next chapter will save us from this cliffhanger and give us even more more thrills, chills and adventure...

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A Complete Guide to Faeries & Magical Beings

A good book, lots of information

Tuning in to the World of the Faery

Great Info On The Small Folk!
A Complete Guide to Faeries & Magical Beings: Explore the Mystical Realm of the Little People
Cassandra Eason
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If you have ever believed in a world beyond the everyday, this is the book to help you find it.

A Complete Guide to Faeries and Magical Beings is a wonderful companion for those who wish to tour an enchanted world. Cassandra Eason begins with the myths, legends, and real evidence surrounding the origins and existence of fairies and then takes us on a journey throughout the world to introduce us to the many different varieties of these mysterious beings.

From fairies to viking giants, selkies to gnomes, fey beings abound. In this spritely volume, Eason shares fascinating anecdotes of people who have actually seen them. And if you'd like to meet them yourself, Eason also provides simple techniques, exercises, and rituals to attract, find, and communicate with the little people. Hang silver bells by a window. Keep potted plants in your home. Or sit quietly between two oaks at dusk or dawn.

Fairyland mirrors universal human issues: fortune versus misfortune, fate versus free will, perfection and imperfection, illusion and objective reality, different time scales, the existence of parallel dimensions, and the duality of human nature. Some people even believe that fairies are becoming more visible again, as they were in pre-industrial days, to remind us of the consequences of consumer society — the danger of being seduced by our own versions of fairy gold.

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— Henry David Thoreau

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A Complete Guide to Faeries & Magical Beings.......2007-07-18

The mythology of faeries is extremely rich. So many cultures have stories and legends about faeries, little people, and other such mystical creatures. Moreover, there are probably as many differing descriptions of these beings as there are stories. Some are beautiful and genial. Others are ugly, deceptive, or downright dangerous.

A Complete Guide to Faeries & Magical Beings is a good overview of the subject. The author not only includes the information contained in a myriad of mythological stories but also touches on contemporary beliefs and recorded incidents in modern times. She even includes exercises that bring one closer to various natural forms often associated with the different types of faeries so that the reader may increase the likelihood of having his or her own experiences. A section called the "A-Z of World Fairies" is included at the back of the book for easy reference.

A good book, lots of information.......2006-06-27

I am a begginner in all Fairy information. I believe this was a great book, with lots of information to get started and continue reading.
the only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because some parts are the book are difficult to understand, I believe you have to be much more advanced in fairy information, names, etc. to be able to fully understand what she is explaining, other than that, the book is really good.
Thanks Cassandra!!!

Tuning in to the World of the Faery .......2005-05-27

I loved this book, and it is actually one of the first "how to" books I've read in a long time where I sat and read it cover to cover in just a few days.

"A Complete Guide" covers the origins of faeries, who they are, evidence, literature and legend, and the different types of faery. Ms. Eason gives many exercises and rituals throughout the book that help the reader to more deeply connect to the world of the faery. And I personally appreciate that she focuses more on the fact that the faery experience will affect the reader more through their psyche and that it's okay if one doesn't actually "physically" see the faery folk. Their effects are still felt and still working through the consciousness.

This is an excellent book for both the beginning and more advanced student, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in finding out more about the realm of the faery.

Great Info On The Small Folk!.......2004-04-25

This book has great information on the Fae and has interesting facts about them to. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to know about the Fae.

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... Ugh...
Clap your hands and say, "I believe!"

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D. J. Conway
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Known as the little people, the ferrishyn, the wee folk, and the good neighbors, faeries have enchanted humans for centuries. But faeries are much more than playful sprites who frolic in gardens and dance on flowers by the morning light. There are helper faeries, trickster faeries, and powerful faeries who enhance magick and play a mighty role in the spirit world. In THE ANCIENT ART OF FAERY MAGICK, best-selling author and magick authority D.J. Conway explores the history of the faery folk, discusses faery laws and lives, and reveals the ancient secret faery oracle. She shares spells for invoking faeries for aid in health, love, peace, prosperity, and protection, and she even describes how to build faery houses and gardens to invite these wonderful creatures into your home. A comprehensive tome on a bewitching subject, THE ANCIENT ART OF FAERY MAGICK will initiate you into a life filled with faery sparkle and pixie dust.

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... Ugh..........2007-09-27

Just another fantasy/nonsense Conway book. Stick with the authors who really *know* about Faery - such as RJ Stewart or Orion Foxwood.

Clap your hands and say, "I believe!".......2007-08-28

I was pleasantly surprised after purchasing this book by D.J. Conway, who seems to have gotten a bad reputation as a "fluffy" and "inaccurate" author on the market. Ever since childhood, I was always interested in fairies (the Fae) and the legends and lore surrounding them, but I didn't know which book to get to help quench my thirst for that knowledge. I will admit that I originally looked at this book for its price, which rivaled most of the other books on the Fae out on the market, and I got my money's worth for sure.

With different stories about the Fae and ways to contact them, this is a great book for anyone who is just curious to know more about faeries.

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You have to buy this book
WONDERFUL EXCITING STORY

Supernatural Bonds: Storm's Faeries
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Book 2 in the Supernatural Bonds series. The Fates do enjoy their little amusements. Storm O'Malley thought she'd always be a beat cop. But when she helped catch a serial murderer, she became a detective and a member of the elite Homicide squad. Now she's got a murder to solve and a new reason to call on the gorgeous professor she met on the Dean case. The first time Professor Tristan Lisalli met Storm, she was off limits because he couldn't afford to get mixed up in a high-profile case. No supernatural could. Much less a noble of the Sidhe court. But after that case was solved, he'd fully intended to challenge his cousin Pierce with the seduction of a woman with the seduction of Storm. But now Storm is involved in another high-profile case. A murder again, but with a difference. Treasure. No fey creature can resist the legendary Medici Chalice of Eros. But if what Tristan suspects is true, then the real treasure is Storm. He thinks she just might be his forever wife and Pierce's as well.

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Storm's Faeries Jory Strong Book 2 in the Supernatural Bonds series. The Fates do enjoy their little amusements. Storm O'Malley thought she'd always be a beat cop. But when she helped catch a serial murderer, she became a detective and a member of the elite Homicide squad. Now she's got a murder to solve and a new reason to call on the gorgeous professor she met on the Dean case. The first time Professor Tristan Lisalli met Storm, she was off limits because he couldn't afford to get mixed up in a high-profile case. No supernatural could. Much less a noble of the Sidhe court. But after that case was solved, he'd fully intended to challenge his cousin Pierce with the seduction of a woman-with the seduction of Storm. But now Storm is involved in another high-profile case. A murder again, but with a difference. Treasure. No fey creature can resist the legendary Medici Chalice of Eros. But if what Tristan suspects is true, then the real treasure is Storm. He thinks she just might be his forever wife-and Pierce's as well.

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You have to buy this book.......2006-09-04

OMG, this book is fabulous. I love finding new authors that really are wonderful and Jory Strong fits the bill. Sometimes the books from Ellora's Cave are not all that they should be, but this book is excellent. The charectors are all strong and independant, especially Storm, the female cop. I get tired of reading books where the woman waits for some big, strong man to come and save her, and Storm doesn't. She is a homicide cop, out there kicking butt and taking names, intellegent, passionate and very believable. I highly recommend this book.

WONDERFUL EXCITING STORY.......2006-08-24

This is the sequel to TRACE'S PSYCHIC, and it is so very good. The story alone is excellent and the secondary characters are superb. You know there will be more in this wonderful series.

Pierce and Tristian are Lords of the Sidhe court, they are liveing among mortals for their own reasons and being cousins they are closer than brothers. Tristian is a professor at the college. He believes in a Fairy myth of the forever wife. That one day a fae might meet a woman who would see him not with the fairy glamour but as he is and love him anyway.

Storm O'Malley is a cop, she is a friend of Aislinn's from the first book. Aislinn, who is half elf, makes her a necklace that will help her see things as they really are. Not surprisingly, she meets Tristian and feels connected to him, but imagine her surprise to feel connected to Pierce too. That is the basis of the romance in the book. A very erotic sensual romance at that.

The mystery is excellent, a collector has been murdered and the Medici Cup has disappeared. The following night a senator's aid is murdered and a Medici Sword is stolen none of the detectives know if the crimes are connected. But a pentacle and a Demon knife lead some to believe that someone summoned a demon to do the deed.

With numerous suspects and somewhat weird leads turning up daily, no one knows where this may end. But we are lead on a wonderful journey to discover the killer, and Storm is not the only one who may be on her way to finding the perfect love for her life.

Jory Strong has a vivid imagination and she takes you along for the ride.

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