New Releases by Neil Philip

This is a golden treasury of over one hundred English folktales captured in the form they were first collected in past centuries. Read these classic tales as they would have been told when storytelling was a living art – when the audience believed in boggarts and hobgoblins, local witches and will-o’-the-wisps, ghosts and giants, cunning foxes and royal frogs. Find “Jack the Giantkiller”, “Tom Tit Tot” and other quintessentially English favourites, alongside interesting borrowings, such as an English version of the Grimms’ “Little Snow White” – as well as bedtime frighteners, including “Captain Murderer”, as told to Charles Dickens by his childhood nurse. Neil Philip has provided a full introduction and source notes on each story that illustrate each tale’s journey from mouth to page, and what has happened to them on the way. These tales rank among the finest English short stories of all time in their richness of metaphor and plot and their great verbal dash and daring.

THE FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE The complete collection including The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant Introduced by Neil Philip Illustrated by Isabelle Brent Oscar Wilde’s fairy tales were, he said, “meant partly for children, and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy.” The tales include The Happy Prince, The Remarkable Rocket, and The Fisherman and his Soul. In them, Wilde mocks the self-important and self-righteous, and celebrates the virtues of pity and charity. Finely-wrought, and studded with dazzling word pictures, these are stories to treasure. In this new edition, which contains all of Wilde’s fairy tales, his rich prose is evoked beautifully with the sumptuous, intricate work of artist Isabelle Brent. With an insightful introduction by Neil Philip, this is surely the definitive edition of Wilde’s classic tales. Neil Philip is a writer, folklorist and poet. His books include retellings of Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, The Snow Queen, and Arabian Nights. Isabelle Brent is an accomplished illustrator of many years standing. Among her many books are The Little Mermaid and Christmas Fairy Tales.

A festive collection of classic seasonal folktales and fairy stories, retold by a renowned folklorist, and beautifully illlustrated with intricate paintings by Isabelle Brent.

Rajahs, brahmins and tigers abound in evocative stories, retold with context notes and vibrant illustrations.

Vivid traditional tales, simply retold and with context notes, gorgeously illustrated in hand-stitched folk-art style.

Explore the Norse myths in exciting retellings, with context notes, evoked in bold, eloquent illustrations.

Myths are the greatest stories ever told. Passed down over millennia, the great myths are the templates for all our stories, with their eternal themes of creation and destruction, fate and cunning, heroism and cruelty, sensuality and war. Retold here are nearly 200 myths--from Prometheus defying Zeus to create man, to the destruction of Troy; from the reign of the sun god Ra in Egypt to the one-eyed, raven-flanked Odin of the icy North; and from valiant battles against Frost Giants and Cyclopes, to the heroic quests for the Golden Fleece and the Holy Grail--all accompanied by commentaries on their origins, common themes, and meanings. Compellingly written, concise, and with each myth illustrated with an iconic image, Myths in Minutes is the perfect way to understand and enjoy the world's great fables.

A la découverte des mythologies du monde, de leurs dieux bienfaisants ou maléfiques, et de leurs héros légendaires. Revivez en Grèce les aventures de Thésée et du Minotaure, en Egypte le mythe d'Osiris, en Inde l'épopée du Ramayana, au Mexique le culte de Quetzalcoatl, le serpent à plumes ! Six grands chapitres passionnants pour faire le tour du monde des mythes, de leur origine et des civilisations qui leur ont donné naissance, des Grecs anciens aux Vikings, des Amérindiens aux Aborigènes d'Australie, des Chinois aux Incas....

Nach Kulturkreisen (Ägypten, China, Antike, Amerika, Europa etc.) werden die Mythen der Welt in Bild und Text vorgestellt.

Fables are short tales with a moral, often featuring animal characters. Aesop's fables from Ancient Greece are the best-known, and Jean de la Fontaine elegantly reworked their themes to the taste of 17th century France. Oral storytellers have kept the fable alive all over the world.Aesops' fables include: Sour Grapes, The Lion's Share, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, King Log, The Dog in the Manger and The Wind and the Sun.The fables of La Fontaine include: The Cicada and the Ant, The Frog Who Wanted to be as Big as the Ox, The Fox and the Stork, The Lion and the Goat and The Rat and the Elephant.This enchanting collection of best-loved fables is illustrated with work by many of the great names of the golden age of illustration, including Walter Crane, Charles H. Bennett, Charles Robinson, Richard Heighway, Frederick Burr Opper, J M Conde and others.

This beautifully presented book offers a stimulating approach to the timeless, universal stories that are central to every culture. More than 50 compelling myths and legends from around the world are explained through stunning works of art and ancient artefacts, each supported by informative text and comprehensive annotation. Presented country by country, the book offers a fascinating guide to the amazing characters of world mythology and to the cultures that created them. The fantastic world of fables and sagas this book discusses will delight enthusiasts and general readers alike.

Présentation des principaux personnages mythologiques de toutes les cultures, des légendes grecques ou romaines aux histoires des peuples d'Amérique, d'Asie ou d'Afrique.

Explores the long history of the Native American tribes of North America, discussing their culture, their struggles against white immigrants, and the recent resurgence of their customs. American history with a difference, this is a lively and authoritative history of the Native American nations, from pre-Columbian times to the reclaiming of traditions that is taking place today. Neil Philip explores Native American ideas about land and society, religion, science, and history, and shows how the differences between these and the ideas of the whites resulted in the sad catalog of misunderstandings and betrayals in treaty talks and settlements. It is also a tale of resilience and renewal, including a positive assessment of Native American cultures as they enter the new millennium. Spoken and written accounts by Native Americans are drawn on extensively, and the volume will be illustrated with archival photographs.

Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and more.

Collects seven legends and parables of Yiddish and Slavic folktale tradition created in the early nineteenth century by a Ukrainian Hasidic rabbi.

Here's a treat for young Mother Goose fans who are ready for something new. With the lively lilt of nursery rhymes and an abundance of silliness, these poems introduce the naughty girl who threw a bun at the teacher, the fellow who eats all his meals upside down, and the king and queen who can't agree on anything at all--to mention just a few of the quirky characters who frolic through these pages. Short, catchy verses, collected here in picture book form for the first time, will delight readers and listeners with their gentle absurdity. Katja Bandlow's illustrations depict the silly folk with whimsy and good cheer. Christopher Corker, Lanky Lawrence, and their eccentric friends deserve a place next to Jack Sprat and Peter Pumpkin Eater on every nursery bookshelf!

Mythology of the World is a superb guide to the history of mythology in many different countries. From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation, and the forces of nature and death. Ages 9+.

This small treasure of a prayer book includes 58 short, accessible selections from all over the world, divided into thematic sections and richly illustrated. Prayers of the great world religions mix with tribal chants, folk rhymes, and poems of praise and devotion to celebrate morning and evening, the beauty of the natural world, loving, giving, and grace. Together the selections convey a strong sense of the intrinsic kinship of all humanity. Isabelle Brent"s opulent illustrations, with glowing gold highlights and illuminated initials, were inspired by the art in medieval Books of Hours. This unique and joyous collection will appeal to a wide range of readers; the small size and ribbon marker make it a perfect gift, just right for private meditation. Introduction, acknowledgments.

Publisher Description

A collection of poems about bathtime, by such authors as Aileen Fisher, Martin Gardner, Caryl Brahms, and John Drinkwater.

Presents a collection of Native American mythology from various tribes including their different perspectives on how the earth was started and how it will end.

From the mighty Zeus of Ancient Greece to the trickster Coyote of Native America, a host legendary icons spring to life in this comprehensive overview of world mythology. With a cultural and topical approach, Mythology examines the various interpretations of phenomena such as creation, afterlife, deities, and heroes from the Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Native American, Asian, Celtic, African, Maya, Inca, and Hindu traditions. Stunning color photographs and a rich array of artifacts and renderings highlight the influence of mythology on the arts and world religions.