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Finding Faeries: Discovering Sprites, Pixies, Redcaps, and Other Fantastical Creatures in an Urban Environment Hardcover – Illustrated, October 20, 2020

by Alexandra Rowland (Author)
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Discover where faeries and other mythical creatures are hiding in our modern, urban environment with this beautifully illustrated guide to uncovering magical beings.

Like every other being in our world, fantastical creatures have been forced to adapt to the climate, industrial, and cultural changes of the modern era. Countless formerly common creatures including akeki and cave trolls have been driven out by urban sprawl and climate change while others, like ether sprites and brownies, have been able to thrive in abundance, creating homes in city environments.

Featuring descriptions of magical creatures from around the globe, this encyclopedic collection details the history and adaptability of more than fifty different species of fae. Within these pages, you’ll learn about:

-The History of the Land of Faerie and who you might find there
-Immigration’s Effect on legendary creatures, who often travel with us when we move
-The Native Species of the Americas, including the Thunderbird and wendigo
-The Impacts of Climate Change and Conservation, and how you can help preserve these mythical creatures
-And Beginner Tips for Fae-Spotting, including safety tips for interacting with fae​

Combining scholarship with modern lore and environmentalism, and featuring stunning hand-drawn illustrations, Finding Faeries is a captivating look at the fantastical beings that inhabit our world today.
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  2. Language
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    S&S/Simon Element
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    October 20, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.7 x 7.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1982150262
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1982150266
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“Like the liminal spaces inhabited by its denizens, this book brilliantly occupies its own inbetween place, spanning the realms of anthropology, mythology, and natural history. I have nothing like its particular combination of imagination and research on my bookshelves to date. Buy it for the gorgeous illustrations and fascinating anecdotes, but prepare to chuckle your way through the wise and funny hints on road trips, fae-watching, and how to unsubscribe if a faerie gets your email address.” —Premee Mohammed, author of Beneath of the Ring

“There’s a certain space between the most rigid of folklore researches and the highest of the fantastical that is so barely populated that sightings are as rare as will-o’-the-wisps; the hidden vale of the fanciful bestiary. And it is here we gratefully discover Alexandra Rowland’s Finding Faeries. Beautifully illustrated by Miles Äijälä, Rowland presents a coherent vista of the half-seen from all around the world. Nor are they all quite what you might expect, from the mutant faeries of Chernobyl via ‘Spirits of Inebriation’ (including absinthe, of course) to an interpretation of Redcaps that is quite a divergence from the usual ‘murder gnomes.’ If you loved Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Book, you need this on your shelf.” —Jonathan L. Howard, author of Johannes Cabal the Necromancer

“Finding Faeries presents a delightful, thoughtful journey through a world far more wondrous than our own. Alexandra Rowland’s gently academic prose welcomes us into fantastical whimsy—their post-industrial creations nestle gleefully alongside more traditional cryptids. This haunting and liminal guide, rife with telling details, shows that our era of concrete and climate change can still be home to el-dritch wonders—if you know where to look.” —Jennifer Mace, speculative fiction author and cohost of the Be the Serpent podcast

“This book resurrected my sense of wonder by providing a lively, luminous look at the possible denizens of Faerie, and it also turned that illumination unflinchingly onto the murkier aspects—such as climate change, and colonization—of our mundane world.” —Freya Markse, fantasy author

About the Author

Alexandra Rowland is the author of A Conspiracy of Truths, A Choir of Lies, and Finding Faeries, and occasionally, a bespoke seamstress under the stern supervision of their feline quality control manager. They hold a degree in world literature, mythology, and folklore from Truman State University, and they are one of three hosts of the Hugo Award–nominated literary podcast, Be the Serpent. Find them at AlexandaRowland.net, on Twitter @_AlexRowland, or wandering the woods of western Massachusetts.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ S&S/Simon Element; Illustrated edition (October 20, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982150262
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982150266
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 7.5 inches
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Ciera Elizabeth Hoover
5.0 out of 5 stars very nice quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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Nicely made hardbound book, the art is gorgeous and it's printed nicely, very easy to read.
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R. Adkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Or fun!
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
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Most entertaining. Keeps you guessing if it is for real or for fantasy! Having written a book about faeries myself, I really enjoyed this!
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Joshua Silva
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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This is a cute little book. I was hoping it would be bigger and longer.
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Dani
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Favorite Books!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2022
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I am so, so fond of this book!!
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psychic vinyl
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice fairy book yo
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2021
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Sprites pixies fairies oh my
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E Pearl
3.0 out of 5 stars Modern Faerie Hunting
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
This isn't a bad book, it just wasn't one that worked for me.

I prefer my faerie lore steeped in old traditions and customs. This book modernize the fae for the digital crowd of today, which didn't quite mesh with me.

One thing the author does well is to go into the cultural history and roots for where each faerie came from. While it isn't extremely in depth it is a welcome addition.

For anyone whose tried faerie books in the past and wished they were more in touch with the world today, this is the book you have been searching for.
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Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars delightful, magical, informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
What an absolutely delightful, magical, informative book! I can't say enough good things about how the author (who uses they/them pronouns) handled this topic. They approach fairies in an intersectional way...I never thought I would say that, but they acknowledge how the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism changed the faerie landscape. There are lots of tips for how to safely approach faerie spotting, and I really liked the section on the Luck Pigeon. This helped me a lot with research for my own novel and it was just a really wonderful read. Definitely recommend.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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HMaddix
5.0 out of 5 stars Do you believe in Fairies?
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
This book makes the assumption that the reader believes in fairies. From that point, it gives a brief history of them, where they can be found, and what their purpose is. It branches off into other creatures. giving brief explanations of them. Given the subject matter, it is not an in depth book, but is easy to read, and presented in an attractive way. I was given a copy by NetGallery to read and review, and this is my honest opinion. 5 stars for presentation.
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EMELY OKAMURA
5.0 out of 5 stars Lindíssimo
Reviewed in Brazil on April 24, 2023
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Demorou um pouquinho por ser internacional mas valeu muito ☺️ a espera. O livro veio perfeito mas aviso que é pra consegue entender o inglês. Mas recomendo muito!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lindíssimo
Reviewed in Brazil on April 24, 2023
Demorou um pouquinho por ser internacional mas valeu muito ☺️ a espera. O livro veio perfeito mas aviso que é pra consegue entender o inglês. Mas recomendo muito!
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Martel
5.0 out of 5 stars Está muy padre!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 14, 2022
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Lo único que mejoraría sería el que le metan más calidad a la tinta y el tipo de hojas, pero en general está muy padre! :D
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M.R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom! Very good!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 30, 2020
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Um guia de campo sobre fadas e outros seres fantásticos que tiveram de de adaptar ao desenvolvimento humano como o ambiente urbano, e como eles também foram afetados imigrações e poluição. Super interessante de ler se você gosta de Fantasia e pensar como as coisas poderiam ser, o livro até menciona como o universo do livro tem bolsas de estudo para pesquisar seres fantasticos. Muito bom!

A field guide about fair folk and other fantastical beings having to adapt to human development, it talks about adapting to urban environment and how immigration and pollution also affect them. It’s a very interesting book if you also like fantasy and wondering about what if’s, the book even mention that in its universe there’s study grants for fantastical beings study. Very good!
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