Search Images Maps Play YouTube Gmail Drive Calendar More »
My library | Help | Advanced Book Search | Web History | Sign in

Books

A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits

Front Cover
50 Reviews
Henry Holt and Company, Oct 15, 1999 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 296 pages
Watch your back! . . . How to spot and identify demons and other subversive spirits . . . And what to do next.

Demons, fairies, and fallen angels are everywhere. They lurk at crossroads, crouch behind doors, hide in trees, slip into beds, wait in caves, hover at weddings and childbirths, disguise themselves as friends, relatives-even disguise themselves as you. They are powerful; they are protean; they are enchanting. And, to the uninformed, they are often invisible. This illustrated guide-the first of its kind-reveals the remarkable permutations of the demon and fairy species worldwide. Packed with lore about each demon, detailing its origins, the culture surrounding it, and its reputed antics and exploits, A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels, and Other Subversive Spirits is a fascinating exploration of global mythologies. Perfect for the armchair traveler and the intrepid, seasoned demon-spotter alike, this complete guide to subversive spirits offers a behind-the-scenes look at the devilish mishaps, impish irritations, and demonic devastations that punctuate our lives.

What people are saying - Write a review

User ratings

5 stars
10
4 stars
18
3 stars
13
2 stars
6
1 star
3

Great reference for fantasy and horror writers. - Goodreads
Not a recommended research book for folklore. - Goodreads
I would do your own research after finishing this book. - Goodreads
Not a bad overview, but it lacks depth and breadth. - Goodreads
Or if they really believe what they are writing... - Goodreads

Review: A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits

User Review  - Adriane - Goodreads

This is a pretty great little anthology on different demon myths across the world. The only thing that kept it from being a 5 is that I wish it were longer. Read full review

Review: A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits

User Review  - Rusty - Goodreads

I found this book to be interesting. The information contained in this book was stimulating. I personally found slight humor in one part of the book. There is reference to a creature known as a Bunyip ... Read full review

All 50 reviews »

Related books

Other editions - View all

References to this book

From other books

Creatures in the Mist: Little People, Wild Men and Spirit Beings Around the ...
Creatures in the Mist: Little People, Wild Men and Spirit Beings Around the ...
All Book Search results »

From Google Scholar

North American Fungi
Folkways Fungi, Fairy Tales
Shaping the stone
MARY ASWELL DOLL - 2006 - English Teaching: Practice and Critique
All Scholar search results »

About the author (1999)

Carol Mack is an award-winning playwright with a master's degree in religious studies. Her daughter, Dinah Mack, a writer, earned her master's degree in cultural anthropology.

Bibliographic information