The Book of Dragons

The Book of Dragons
by Michael Hague

The Book of Dragons
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Author: Michael Hague
Illustrator: Michael Hague
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-09-27
ISBN: 0688108792
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: HarperCollins

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Book Review: Gather ye all 'round this one
Summary: 5 Stars

Scaly and sinuous, winged and wise, dragons have soared into the imaginations of all who have believed in more than what is within reach. Their flame-licked lips form a blazing phrase, heating human hearts into the drum of fear or the beat of awe. Rarely seen, though ever present on the tongues of our storytellers and the brushes of our artists, dragons wind a serpent's bind around dreamer's dreams everywhere.

And so, it is with great pleasure that I recommend The Book of Dragons by Michael Hague; there is much here to read, to see, and to dream upon. Dragons are famed for their great hoards of treasure, stacked high into the cave walls of their lairs. This tome is a treasure trove of tales and paintings, enough to satisfy the greediest of appetites. All of the finest baubles of dragon lore are stored within: sparkling gems such as the paranoid crimson wyrm Smaug from "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien, the golden arm-band wearing boy-turned-dragon Eustace from "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" by C.S. Lewis, and the sapphire-blue creature of "The Reluctant Dragon" by Kenneth Graham. Magnificent jewels which may be unfamiliar to you are also waiting to be newly discovered within this wealth.

Those of you who are disturbed by the maleficent and evil image most often attributed to dragons will not be turned off by this book, as dragons of all possible shapes, colors, personalities, and lands of origin are gracefully presented and contrasted herein. Hague has taken care not show bias towards any opinion of dragons--reading both versions of the St. George and the Dragon legend side-by-side will surprise you. See the beast in a new light, not merely as a vicious monster, but as a peaceful poet, as well. Equally heartening are the many illustrations created by Hague especially for this book--you will not go away from this adventure unsatisfied. The images throughout "The Book of Dragons" illustrate the immediacy and inspiration of the unspoken story, fanning the burning glory of these tales' hearth songs. Gather ye all 'round this one.

Summary of The Book of Dragons

For thousands of years, the legendary dragon has inspired awe and wonder in cultures the world over. Now Michael Hague, one of America's most beloved painters of fantasy, boldly captures seventeen classic dragon tales. Within these pages are the stories of heroic dragon slayers such as Perseus, St. George, and Sigurd, as well as the magical writings of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. The mythical dragon will be very real indeed for all who read these enchanting tales.

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