The early history of printing and books, illustrated with examples from the world-renowned collection of the Pierpont Morgan Library.

A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary--one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages--and an exploration of its

This guide provides a single-source, comprehensive listing of a fascinating and helpful group of books-picture books for older readers. A multitude of ideas abo

Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.

The second series of Feminist Companions moves beyond the confines of sex- and gender-specific issues and studies of biblical women. Biblical feminist critics n