Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! This visual guide is not for the fainthearted, bringing you up against fire-breathing dragons, shapeshifting beasts, and much more. How do you create a chimera? Can you spot a kappa from a kraken? Why do banshees scream at night? And where do real dragons live? Everything you ever wanted to know and more is covered in this introduction to supernatural creatures of myth and legend from every corner of the globe.