| Title | : | The Unicorn Handbook: A Spellbinding Collection of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects |
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| ISBN | : | 0062959689 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780062959683 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | ebook |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 |
| Publication | : | Published July 14, 2020 |
Strong, regal, and dazzling, there is no more romantic a creature in both folklore and pop culture than the majestic unicorn. Known for its preference for solitary living in the depths of enchanted and perfumed forests, the unicorn will only occasionally reveal itself to virginal ladies and/or save the day with its magical horn, which is said to neutralize poison when dipped into food or drink.
In medieval times, unicorns were a symbol of chivalry and aristocracy, so it’s no surprise that they became the ideal companion for gallant knights, and eventually, the symbol of Jesus in many illuminated bestiaries. They also came to represent unknown danger in the ancient city of Persepolis in 515 BCE, a belief immortalized on the British coat of arms with the unicorn shown as the mighty lion’s fiercest opponent. This feud also appears in a traditional English nursery that was the origin of the quarrel between The Lion and the Unicorn in Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass.
It wasn’t long before a piece of the unicorn’s mane, blood, and horn became hot commodity in man’s pursuit for immortality. Today, unicorns can be found in modern tales like Harry Potter, television shows like My Little Pony, colorful Lisa Frank-inspired fashion and makeup trends, and must-have food crazes like the Unicorn Frappuccino and bagels.
Divided into four sections: flora and fauna; fashion and beauty; arts and culture; home, food, and entertaining—The Unicorn Handbook is the ultimate compilation and guidebook filled with step-by-step projects and recipes throughout. Learn how to make your very own unicorn tail loop braid or unicorn dust for that extra sparkle in your life. There are recipes to make a plum cake straight from the world of Alice in Wonderland and tips on how to throw the most unique garden party ever (complete with instructions on how to make unicorn horn table favors and utensils). And there’s also an exclusive interview with Peter S. Beagle, the author of the classic tale The Last Unicorn.
The Unicorn Handbook: A Spellbinding Collection of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects Reviews
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I keep telling myself that I won't buy any more of these books because they're just not worth it, but then I see them, and my goblin brain takes over and I end up buying yet another one. These books are really, really pretty. But there isn't enough actual info in them. This one had entire sections that had nothing to do with unicorns, not even a little bit. The actual historical parts were great, and I especially loved the section about the unicorn tapestry because I had seen them once on a school trip. This is not the book for you if you want to learn in depth about the unicorn myth/legend, but it's a gorgeous book to put on a coffee table and flip through.
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Not a fan of the cover pic but the binding drew me in. Inside I found lots of beautiful paintings, tapestries, tales as well as recipes and crafts to connect with the unicorn world. Enter with an open, child-like mind and you’ll leave with some magical memories. Take things too seriously and you most like won’t make it past the first few pages.
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Very beautiful book. Quite possibly my favorite out of the series. Lots of information, some new some old. Many enchanting photos and artwork throughout. With all the activities and tutorials, I think I might host a unicorn party.
If I may make a suggestion, could you please write a book about dragons in the future? -
Beautiful to look at, lovely images, reading wise a bit far fetched, reaching for content and odd at times, but hey it is a book about unicorns :)
Please don’t use glitter in any of the suggestions.
Well I’m off to make my unicorn tears-yeah probably not. -
Absolutely one heck of a collection for any Unicorn lover or High Fantasy fan!
From recipes to history and everything in between; this is a stunning collection of everything Unicorn. Grab your inner child and learn the mythos behind the majestic creatures than follow your learning up with slice of Unicorn cake and a chaser of Unicorn pop culture. No matter your preference, this is just a beautiful book to have around the house for any fan and should be part of your collection.
Although the ebook has some beautiful pictures and can still be enjoyed for the contents, I would honestly recommend buying the hardback because this is a show stopper piece and should be displayed. I have the other books in the series and I just can't explain how absolutely stunning these books are. There's just no compare.
Either way, the details the author has put into the compilation are astounding and thoroughly researched. She has added many categories so that it's not just a history lesson but a celebration for the fandom.
So, go grab the book and fully immerse yourself in all things Unicorn. -
This was a magical collection of information about unicorns. I was left knowing more then I could even had known about unicorns!
I really enjoyed the diverse articles. There is history, art, art history, food, crafts , entertainment guides, fashion, makeup, and just fun facts!
I have the other books, Fairies and Mermaids. I can't wait to dive into next. -
not much to say but it was nice. I enjoyed reading about the mythology and folklore of unicorns along with the crafts etc included in the book. beautifully designed, with nice imagery and nice writing. child friendly I feel also
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A beautiful reminder to clear our minds, find our way back into nature ( both externally and internally), and be pure in heart in order to allow magic to find us. We can still find Unicorns in this day and age.
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A lovely compendium of all things Unicorn.
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A fun and unique look at such a mystical creature and its history.
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Magical! Totally going to get my own copy now.
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I love these handbooks. This one did not disappoint.
