Dracopedia Field Guide: Dragons of the World from Amphipteridae through Wyvernae
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Have you ever stumbled upon a dragon egg and thought to yourself, “I wonder which type of scaly beast will burst forth from this delicate and dappled shell?” Well, wonder no more. This fantasy field guide is required reading–and required packing–for both budding and expert dragon enthusiasts. Don’t leave home without it.
This comprehensive and elucidating manual identifies the dragons of the world from Amphipteridae through Wyvernae. Each genus of dragon is meticulously chronicled–from winged Coatyls and Sea Orcs to itty, bitty Feydragons to fire-breathing Great Dragons–then broken down into additional subsets to help you discover what sets these magnificent creatures apart. Uncover the biology, history, behavior and habitat of each stunning and primeval beast through written and illustrated descriptions.
Each dragon specimen entry includes the following important information for fast and easy identification:
• Size
• Weight
• Visual descriptors, including color, distinguishing marks, wings, horns, beaks, etc.
• Habitat
• Diet
• Conservation status
• Common names
Dracopedia: The gold standard for dragon enthusiasts everywhere!
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Original price was: $28.99.$22.02Current price is: $22.02.
Adam –
Gave it as a Christmas gift, and she loved it! I love the illustrations and how it is all made out to be so real. Something to pore over.
Kimberly Crick Art –
It’s a beautiful book with it’s own story universe, where the artist has made up dragon names, locations on earth, if the are an endangered species etc. It reads as if it is a science text book, similar to dinosaur encyclopedias on the market. While most of the art is in full color, there are some beautifully intricate pencil sketches in here too. However, I really wish the artist would have redone the Manta Sea Orc painting, because it sticks out like a sore thumb in this book (see pic). It’s just not the same quality of artwork and texture details as the rest of the paintings.
The print quality is very nice on quality glossy pages. The outside cover looks like it has a cloth binding strip on the side of the book – it does not, that’s just a brown print stripe. The cover is a glossy photo paper glued onto a cardboard piece, which sadly is not super strong because the corners of my book got crumpled during shipping. There are other areas that look like it won’t stand up to handling over time around the edges and bending areas, plus this type of cover is easy dented or scratched when shelving or setting something on it. It is stitch bound and at about 160 pages it otherwise feels substantial enough for making a good gift.
I like these types of books as an artist reference, to see different body type options for dragons. Someone who generally likes dragons will likely love this book as well, but maybe not specific dragon universe lovers (ie those who only love HTTYD movies) since this is it’s own made up world. I understand not all dragons have wings… but I couldn’t help being slightly disappointed that a good chunk of the book was wingless dragons (about a third maybe) that looked rather like… well… dinosaurs. That being said I also love dinosaurs, it just wasn’t quite what I initially expected. That said, the project is an admirable work of art as a whole.
Charity –
I ordered this to make the free shipping requirement but I hadn’t expected it to be so beautifully illustrated! Each dragon is given a history, a quick size, habitat, and diet summary, and even a conservation status. Everything fits so perfectly into the historical timeline that combined with the beautiful illustrations for every dragon (Every single dragon is depicted, where some books only give you a sprinkle of illustration), it’s hard to believe it’s fiction! Definitely the perfect gift for a dragon or fantasy lover!
Robert Crimmins –
The book was well illiterated and was very comprehensive. The content was thoughtful and detailed. This was a very enjoyable book for me and now I will order others in the series.
David –
My daughter loves dragons and can now learn and identify different kinds.
D.B Wendigo –
Cool book with great artwork. Wasn’t quite what I was expecting I thought it would have just details about different dragon types and it does but it kinda says where here at in current world map locations which isn’t a problem it’s cool, definitely helps inspire ideas for urban or modern fantasy sessions for DND
Kimberly Crick Art –
My daughter loves dragons, and just loves this book. It’s easy to read and has wonderful graphics.
And, is very informative. I you know someone who loves dragons this would be a great gift for them!
Kelly C. –
Bellissima guida completa
Boskov –
Firstly, respect to the author who passed away before the book was finished. I hope he’d appreciate that his work was finished after his passing.
Now, the book itself is wonderful, to put it simply. It is a sort of “what-if” in that “what if dragons were as common as ordinary animals” and showcases the dragons contained within with short blurbs and beautiful artist renderings of what these dragons might’ve looked like and where they might’ve lived. It also lists what their current “conservational status” might’ve been if they existed with several races being listed as extinct.
It’s great for inspiration in developing new species of animals or even dragons of your own, giving you a means of classifying different species or at least an idea of how to do so. As one who loves dragons in general, this is an excellent book to own, if for nothing else, than to promote your love for dragons.
Renee Cline –
This is one of my daughter’s favorite books on dragons. It has inspiring art, is high quality and is very interesting to read.
Tatiana L. –
Las ilustraciones son muy hermosas y bien hechas, abarca varios tipos de dragones aunque no todos, sin embargo me gusta que los presenten por zona, por tipo, anatomía, etc. Muy buen libro que todo amante del tema de dragones debe tener.
Joseph S –
I bought this for a 7 year old dragon enthusiast and artist. He has asked to read about every dragon in the book and has spent a lot of time studying the photos and getting ideas for his next drawing. It’s been a big hit. It seems like it is a good book for a wide range of ages. It envisions a world where dragons are just another family of animals on earth and envisions how that would work while weaving in real human mythology and history along with biology and conservation. A creative idea and beautifully illustrated.
Joey –
Livro tem boa qualidade e entrega foi dentro do prazo.