kerstin Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around you — Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
I’m so enamored with this book, and I had no idea it existed. As a dragon-dabblin’ artist, especially of the fantastical beast variety, I would say this is definitely in the top 5% of illustrated books and fantasy field guides I have ever read. It is charming. The illustrations, typography, design, and overall aesthetic are incredible. Very fun, very inspiring. I have never read the Spiderwick Chronicles, but this is currently the most beautiful book I own.
While the art is the first thing that sold me, the text is also hilarious. Now I can just blame my (non- or non)sense of direction on having stepped on a stray sod, but constantly.
Would definitely recommend!
