Following in the tradition of Abrams' fantasy coffee table series of books, Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee and Gnomes by Wil Huygen and Rien Poortvliet, we introduce Trolls: A Compendium. A richly illustrated narrative of the history of Trolls found within Scandinavian myth, fantasy, lore, sagas, and folktales. Do you think you know what a Troll is? Our northern neighbors consider anything magical to be a Troll, including faeries, elves, draugar, nissen, huldras, dragons, jotuns, ghosts, berserkers, and gods.

Punished for his toxic online behavior, Chad faces a thirty-day sentence of full-immersion therapy designed to improve his anger issues. For his endless trolling in real life, he's forced to play the most hated race in Isle of Mythos so that he can finally experience what it's like to be on the other side.To make matters worse, the heroes sent to rid the world of evil aren't heroes at all-they're violent felons on their own twisted paths to redemption.Now, Chad must survive his one-month sentence in a world where anything goes.

Let yourself be drawn into the dark world of the shape-shifters, ogresses, trolls, and demons of the Canadian Arctic.

As tall as trees and as ancient and rugged as the Norwegian landscape from which they come, trolls are some of lore's most fascinating and varied creatures. Some live under bridges, others deep inside caves. They can carry their heads under their arms or hide their hearts inside wells. They can walk across oceans and fly over mountains. Trees and shrubs may grow from their heads, and their noses can be long enough to stir soup. There are troll hags, troll daughters, and elderly, shrunken trolls. Old or young, they are quarrelsome, ugly, and boastful, and they love to trick princesses and children. To defeat them, children must rely on the strengths of their humanity-persistence, kindness, pluck, and willingness to heed good advice

From controversial cryptozoologist and explorer Dr. Veronica Wigberht-Blackwater, The Compendium of Magical Beasts is a definitive field guide that explores the history, biology, and anatomy of mythological creatures. Approaching the fantastic with a scientific eye, Dr. Wigberht-Blackwater explains the history, habits, and biology of each creature's existence with equal attention to detail. Her research is accompanied by stunning scientific illustrations of each specimen's anatomy, providing a comprehensive view of creatures most often dismissed as pure fantasy. Combining biological fact with folklore, cultural studies, and history, this volume is crucial to science both fringe and mainstream. Locked in a dusty attic for almost a century, Dr. Wigberht-Blackwater's trailblazing work was recently discovered by writer Melissa Brinks, who spent months transcribing the journals she found. Brinks joined forces with artist Lily Seika Jones to digitize the doctor's amazingly detailed anatomical diagrams in order to share these revolutionary findings with the world for the first time. The Bestiary: Mermaid, Unicorn, Wild Man, Gnome, Werewolf, Troll, Fairy, Jackalope, Winged Horse, Centaur, Minotaur, Vampire, Dragon, Sea Monsters/Loch Ness/Kraken, Goblin, Sphinx, Phoenix, Harpy, Cyclops, Banshee, Incubus/Succubus, Nymph, Ghoul, Selkie, Kelpie

Traces the aftermath of Cataclysm-induced disasters through Azeroth, where an all-out war erupts between the Horde and Alliance and threatens to consume both factions.

Discover what it takes to be a Trollhunter in this interactive, in-world guidebook to the universe of Guillermo del Toro’s animated TV series DreamWorks Trollhunters. We all know there are 47 volumes of A Brief Recapitulation of Troll Lore—authored millennia ago by the Venerable—and very dead—Bedehilde. But those books were written by trolls for trolls. And since Jim is the first human Trollhunter, it's time for him, Toby, Claire, Blinky, and AAARRRGGHH!!! to write a brand-new 48th volume. After all, Jim won't be the Trollhunter forever. And whoever inherits the Amulet after him—maybe another human boy, or a human girl, or even NotEnrique!—will benefit from this updated, humanized edition that collects and expands upon Jim's adventures for the whole new generation of champions to come. With chapters written by each of the characters on their special area of expertise, DreamWorks Trollhunters: A Brief Recapitulation of Troll Lore: Volume 48 takes readers through everything they need to know about their magical world. Young Trollhunters-in-training can learn about all things trolls, from Changelings to Troll Market to the evil troll Gunmar. Delving deep into the world of Guillermo del Toro’s epic series and including a variety of interactive inserts, this book is the perfect guidebook for all aspiring Trollhunters! DreamWorks Trollhunters ©2017 Dreamworks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

For centuries, the myths of trolls have fascinated and frightened people young and old. Originating in the time of the Vikings, trolls have been constant figures of mythology since the very first troll story. Their lore has evolved and developed over time, but their representations, especially across Scandinavian culture, have lasted to the present day. This book explains the history of troll lore throughout the ages, examines other troll folktales from around the world, and even explores how the troll persists in today’s society.