{"product_id":"dragons-around-the-world","title":"Dragons Around the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable September 2026 – pre-order now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fiery introduction to dragons both beastly and benevolent, that draws directly from world mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany cultures tell stories about dragon-like creatures – some are fearsome and others are surprisingly friendly. This gloriously illustrated compendium celebrates them all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing snappy summaries of famous myths, and surprising facts drawn from historical sources, \u003cem\u003eDragons Around the World\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate reference book for dragon fans the world over. Discover China's lucky Long dragon, the life-giving Rainbow Serpent from Aboriginal Australia, and Japan's pearl-clasping Ryujin among other super serpents including the many-headed Hydra from ancient Greece and St. Jordi's fearsome match, Drac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Sally Nicholls, who works at London's British Library, has drawn on the British Library's extensive cultural archives to write the text. A showcase at the back of the book traces each dragon's cultural origins through museum objects featuring dragons. Brought to life through the exquisite illustrations of Maria Francesca Melis, this book is a must-have for fans of dragons and mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9780500654019\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 pages, 295 x 245 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sally Nicholls","offers":[{"title":"Hardback \/ Thames \u0026 Hudson Ltd","offer_id":51337921855652,"sku":"9780500654019","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7200\/4772\/files\/9780500654019.jpg?v=1779064253","url":"https:\/\/bookreps.co.nz\/products\/dragons-around-the-world","provider":"Bookreps NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}