Joseph Nigg

How to Raise and Keep a Dragon
(Barron's Educational Series, 2006. Illustrated by Dan Malone.)
From the publisher :
"Have you ever dreamed of raising your very own dragon? Now you can. This essential manual by the fictional John Topsell contains all you need to know about the raising process: selecting and acquiring an available breed; building the perfect enclosure; hatching a dragon egg; feeding and grooming; training and riding; showing your dragon in competition; and much, much more. Hundreds of stunning illustrations complement the text."

The Book of Fabulous Beasts
(Oxford University Press, 1999)
From the publisher :
"The Book of Fabulous Beasts is the first comprehensive collection of Western writings on mythical beasts, from ancient epics of creation to modern fantasy. Comprising hundreds of entries arranged chronologically by author, this unique anthology is both a source book on fantastic beasts and a composite history of these enduring creatures."

Wonder Beasts
(Libraries Unlimited, 1995)
From the publisher:
"Four fantastic creatures that have sprung from the imagination and traveled through history to all corners of the world are the subject of this fascinating multicultural folklore collection and sourcebook.... The shifting images of these animals offer a unique perspective on myths, religions, art, literature, and science in history."

The Book of Dragons & Other Mythical Beasts
(Barron's Educational Series, 2002)
From the publisher:
"This superb collection of dragons and reptiles, beasts, birds, fish, and things in between catalogs fifty of the strangest and most magnificent creatures that ever walked the earth. Following the form of a traditional medieval bestiary, the book represents each animal from the naturalist's perspective, including a vivid description of its physical appearance, its behavioral characteristics, and its relationship to other creatures."

A Guide to the Imaginary Birds of the World
(Apple-wood Books, 1984)
Review:
"Joe Nigg, an astute student of unnatural history, has written an exceptional guide to such fantastic forms as the Roc, Phoenix, Anka, Caladrius, Kikimora, Raven, Thunderbird, Firebird and others of their kind. His text offers information on their distribution, general characteristics, wingspan, nests, eggs, feeding habits (humans are sometimes carried away), voice and related species."

The Book of Gryphons
(Apple-wood Books, 1982)
Review:
"For the last five thousand years, the Gryphon, represented in materials from stone to lace, has pulled the chariots of the gods, guarded ancient treasures, cured human illness with its magical claws, and pursued sinners. The history of this fabulous mythical creature . . . is documented in Joe Nigg's elaborately illustrated study of heraldic splendor."



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