Den Store Norske Glemmeboka

DEN STORE NORSKE GLEMMEBOKA

Kan du forskjell på drage og linnorm, tusse og troll, mannbjørn og mare, hulder og alv? I dette vakre oppslagsverket finner du svarene, og gode råd om hva du skal gjøre hvis du skulle støte på en. Norge har en fantastisk og unik kulturarv som har vært inspirasjon for historiefortellere som J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Walt Disney og utallige andre, men her hjemme er mye i ferd med å gå i glemmeboka. Denne boka gjør folkeminne og folkloristikk tilgjengelig, forståelig, morsomt og spennende for ungdom og voksne. Selv om stilen er underholdende, er materialet solid faglig forankret. Dette er et rikt illustrert praktverk, og den perfekte gavebok. Et hvert norsk hjem bør ha den i bokhylla - du vet aldri når du skulle trenge den!

THE BOOK OF FORGOTTEN CREATURES

- the complete illustrated collection of Norwegian trolls and other supernatural beings

With its ancient and unique cultural heritage, which has served as inspiration for storytellers such as J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling, Walt Disney and countless others, Norway is home to a plethora of supernatural beings, many of whom will seem familiar to you already. Can you tell the difference between a Dragon and a Lindworm; a Tusse and a Troll; a Manbear and a Mare; a Hulder and an Elf? This encyclopedia of Norwegian folklore gives you all the answers, as well as handy hints about what to do should you encounter them.

In their native Norway many of these creatures have vanished from the public consciousness. This book brings them back, makes them accessible, and is fun and exciting for the whole family. Although highly readable, humourous and entertaining, the content is the product of may years of serious research and is based entirely on credible sources. It is comprehensively and beautifully illustrated, and makes the perfect gift. Every bookshelf should have one – you never know when you might need it!