"History's wickedest luminaries"--Cover.

Explore the art of Disney's dastardly villains with this pocket-size book filled with fun facts and beautiful concept art.

Why exactly is the wicked Queen so nasty, particularly to Snow White? Perhaps it has something to do with the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror who's not just some random spooky visage...

Being bad has never tasted so good with this delightfully evil cookbook featuring over 50 tasty, easy-to-follow recipes inspired by the dastardly Disney Villains. From bewitching appetizers to delectable entrees and delightful desserts, this official cookbook includes all manners of fun Disney Villain-themed treats. Witches, sorcerers, and potion brewers of all skill levels will enjoy recipes such as Spinning Wheel Potatoes, Dalmatian Pancakes, Horrible Wholesome Sunshine Salad, and more. Dishes inspired by iconic villains like Maleficent, Captain Hook, and Jafar are perfect for your next Halloween party or Disney watch party. Featuring full-color photography, healthy tips, and helpful cooking advice, this all-ages cookbook is the perfect way to bring friends and family together for a little Disney trickery. Book jacket.

Disney Villains: Delightfully Evil is a comprehensive catalog showcasing cruel-intentioned characters from the past eight decades of Disney and Pixar films. Each villain is profiled in detail, including information on the animators, directors, and voice actors who brought the evildoers to life. Fresh, insightful text explores the villains' origins, roles within their stories, and influences on pop-culture and is accompanied by cauldrons of illustrations, including rare concept art, story sketches, and archival photographs depicting the development of fandom's favorite baddies. This book is a bubbling witch's brew made with a dash of Gaston, a teaspoon of Sid Phillips, a sprinkling of Shere Khan, and a touch of Lady Tremaine. Won't you have a taste?

The darkly captivating seventh novel in the popular Villains series follows the rise and fall of the deranged and glamorous fan favorite, Cruella De Vil. If it doesn't scare you, no evil thing will...

Throughout the Villains series, the Odd Sisters have meddled in the lives of the Wicked Queen, The Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel, changing the course of fate for the greatest villains ever known. Now, it's time for their reckoning. This latest novel by the author of the wildly popular Villains series goes deeper into the lives of the twisted, diabolical Odd Sisters, finally revealing the dark truth about who they are and where they're from . The Odd Sisters will appeal to fans who can't get enough of the mischievous sisters, as well as draw new readers to Serena Valentino's darkly fascinating take on the Disney Villains.

Describes the famous villains created by Walt Disney animated films, the concepts behind their creation and the animators who made them come to life.

The tale is told as if it's happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome prince in the woods. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the maiden finds out that she is a princess—a princess who has been cursed by a dark fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal sleep. Though her three good fairies try to protect her, the princess succumbs to the curse. But the power of good endures, as her true love defeats the fire-breathing dragon and awakens the princess with true love's first kiss. The two live happily ever after. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the dark fairy, Maleficent? Why does she curse the innocent princess? What led to her becoming so filled with malice, anger, and hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account, pulled down from the many passed down through the ages. It is a tale of love and betrayal, of magic and reveries. It is a tale of the Mistress of All Evil.

Features Disney's most notorious villains, from Maleficent and the Evil Queen to Gaston and Jafar. You'll discover each villain's motivation, whether that be ambition, revenge, greed, a love of trickery or, in some cases, a nature that is simply evil