Demons, Monsters & Abodes of the Dead Robin Palmer

Author: Robin Palmer
Publisher: Scholastic Book Services
Format: Paperback
Edition: 1975 reprint edition. Originally published as A Dictionary of Mythical Places.
ISBN: No ISBN visible on this copy
Condition: Second-hand paperback. Noticeable shelf wear, rubbing, creasing and edge wear to the covers and spine, with chipping to the front cover, age-toning to pages and general handling wear throughout. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Demons, Monsters & Abodes of the Dead is a vintage illustrated dictionary of mythical, legendary and imaginary places, originally published under the title A Dictionary of Mythical Places. Arranged as a reference guide, it introduces strange lands, underworlds, enchanted cities, haunted realms, monsters and mythic locations drawn from folklore, mythology and literature.

This Scholastic paperback edition has strong nostalgic appeal, with colourful fantasy cover art and more than 150 entries covering places such as Hades, Mordor, Shangri-La, the afterworld, magical cities and other legendary settings. It will appeal to readers interested in mythology, folklore, fantasy reference books, vintage children’s books and strange out-of-print paperbacks.

About the Author:
Robin Palmer was an author of mythology and folklore reference books for younger readers, including works on mythical places, fairy lore and magical creatures. His books are remembered for making folklore, legend and literary fantasy accessible in a compact dictionary-style format.