Get up close to fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants and multi-headed beasts.

This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures.

Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes.

Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful compendium that you will revisit time and again.