The Book of the Unicorn

by Nigel Suckling, Linda Garland (Illustrations), Roger Garland (Illustrations)

Though the legend of the Unicorn is shrouded in mystery, it continues to seize the imagination and inspire artists-as it has for millennia. At last, there is a magnificent volume that gathers all that is known about these sublime creatures. Filled with remarkable illustrations by Linda and Roger Garland, this definitive study charts the mythology of the Unicorn through the ages and in different civilizations, and explores both the myths as well as documented sightings. A wealth of beautiful paintings capture both the ferocious nature and the mystic isolation of this ethereal animal, bringing it fully to life. A treasure for anyone who seeks to know and understand the Unicorn.

Genres: Fantasy, Unicorns, Art, Picture Books

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

And so, to the final of the current batch of Paper Tiger titles with this one being all about Unicorns - as with the Dragon book it presents itself as the definitive book (though not a guide I guess other later books by other publishers claim that) collecting all that is known together in one book - something I would question.

However, what you do get is a sumptuously illustrated book with numerous legends and tales where Unicorn's feature - some of them famously retold others new to me. Really this is a book of Unicorn related illustrations - which I will agree are very good in various styles (some of which have a definite antique style to them) - all linked together with a common narrative.

So if you like the subject or you like romanticised myths and legends this book is a great start - for me it's another in my growing Paper Tiger collection and I am very pleased with it

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative treatise on the unicorn. As a firm believer in its existence (because I want to, and I can, so there! ) I thoroughly enjoyed this. The illustrations alone would earn it a four star rating.

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

Repetitive and boring. The illustrations made it more palatable.

This book tries to explain the origins of the Unicorn myth but never really accomplishes its goal. It wants us to believe in these creatures while at the same time kind of proving they didn't exist? Confusing.

I've always loved Unicorns ever since I was a little girl, so perhaps I was expecting a lot more than the book gave me. I expected explanations, a deeper look into different myths... not the same information over and over.

[SAbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is the best book I have ever read it has every single history-legend about the unicorn and makes you believe unicorns are the most powerful mythical creatures in the hole universe. I have learned a lot of things about that book and hope Nigel right another book about unicorns because I am quite sure that the second one will be better.

[Darina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Каквото и да се каже за Еднорога, той се остава загадка... Деца на Луната и водата ... Еднологът е ценител на копнежа за хармония чрез проникновение и разбиране на същността на явленията. Яростен, когато защитава свободата и ценностите си, но в останалите случаи кротък, Еднорогът е образец за всеки, който вярва, че свободата не бива да се извоюва за сметка на другите.

[Anndrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read. Fascinating, but a little repetitive

[Sheelie Kittee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The illustrations are incredible and make it worth reading in and of itself. But the stories and legends too are quite mesmerizing!

[Denise Elwyn McKenzie Elwynmckz McKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

what I like most about this book is that it's not 'cute'. Most people think when you say 'Unicorn' is a cute little white horses that really don't do anything. this book reminds us of the fact that these are formidable intelligent, strong beasts that are capable of slaying dragons!