Faeries (25th Anniversary Edition) is the most fun I've had between the pages of a book in a long time!

The book by Brian Froud and Alan Lee, edited by David Larkin, is a hefty field guide that allows readers to peek into the realms of the fey and mythical beings of the secret places. As you progress through the pages of this glimpse into the lore of this mystical land, let your imagination run free while you allow artists Froud and Lee to weave a mystical spell of enchanted wonder, enveloping you with a sense of surreal, fantastical imaginings.

A word to the wise for anyone expecting a sketch book full of dainty little girls with gossamer wings: the nightmares are not relegated to the back of a dusty shelf here. From Faerie Flora to the hideous Jenny Greenteeth, all the fey folk are portrayed, both good and bad, pretty and ugly, helpful and mischievous. The stunning artwork is visionary in capturing the intrinsic mystery of this enigmatic, unseen world and its phantasmic population.

The handwritten notes add to the captivating essence of the stories in an informal and comfortable way.

If I could change anything at all, I would wish that the pages were numbered and included a table of contents, so I could more easily flip to my favorites.

First published in 1978, the book reached No. 4 on the New York Times bestseller list. The book was reissued for its 25th anniversary with eight new pages featuring 20 new pieces of art by Froud and Lee and a foreword by author Jane Yolen.

I would recommend this book to anyone who still wants to believe in magic, and to anyone who wants to reconnect with their childlike sense of wonder. You may be left with the belief that anything is possible....