Giants

by David Larkin (Editor)

Other authorsJulek Heller (Illustrator), Juan Wijngaard (Illustrator), Carolyn Scrace (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 1979

Status

Available

Call number

398.45

Collections

Children's Lit & Picture Books, Myths, Legends & Folklore, Wizard Library

Publication

Allen & Unwin (1979), 196 pages

Description

Profusely illustrated text discusses the giants of mythology, folklore, and fiction.

User reviews

LibraryThing member DinadansFriend

This is a pseudo-scientific description of very large humanoids. It has decent art, and a few jokes. Adequate entertainment.

2 more

LibraryThing member Greymowser

Great illistrations.

LibraryThing member Brightman

Comprehensive review of Giants in literature and art....

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Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1979

Physical description

196 p.; 12.1 inches

ISBN

0043980058 / 9780043980057

Local notes

Profusely illustrated text discusses the giants of mythology, folklore, and fiction.

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