Fairylore
A Compendium of the Fae Folk
In Ireland, the sinister leannán sídhe suck the life from artists and poets in exchange for muse-like inspiration. In Japan, the elusive zashiki-warashi bestow prosperity on the human families whose homes they share. From the dvorovoi of Russia to the Brazilian curupira, Malaysia’s orang bunian to English brownies, and the moksin tongbŏp of Korea, the world is full of magical creatures who assist, haunt, and dazzle humankind.
- This illustrated compendium written by expert folklorists invites us to enter the realm of the fairy folk. Sections dedicated to fairies of the home, nature, romance, and more emphasize what fairies do and what they mean to people around the world.
- Each chapter illustrates a different way of seeing fairies—a way they’ve been used to explain our world and ourselves.
- This is a fascinating reference for anyone who has ever been enchanted by fairies—or would like to be...
Forward by Terri Windling
Art by Annie Stegg and Kristin Kwan!
Pre-Order Bonuses!
We would be honored and delighted if you pre-ordered our book, and it helps more than you may know! High pre-order numbers get Fairylore in front of more people. They say "hey, you should get this book!" to bookstores, they say "hey, you should feature/review this!" to critics, and they hugely impact sales rankings.
Plus, if you pre-order, you can get some pretty sweet bonuses too!
What do you get? Details below!
Pre-Order Bonus #1: The Fairies of the Cutting-Room Floor PDF
We are very sorry to say it, but some fairies didn't make the cut for the final draft of Fairylore. We mean them no disrespect and often had VERY intentional reasons for cutting them - check out this PDF to learn all about them (and why they got the axe in the end!) Spoiler alert: a lot of them are Celtic because, well, there are a lot of different Celtic fairies, there are already a lot of wonderful books about them, and we simply couldn't include them all. We still love them though.
Pre-Order Bonus #2: The Cut Stories PDF eBook
Likewise, we had a lot of different public domain stories we could have used that we sadly couldn't fit in - you can find them in this eBook though! Want to read about a troll that gets transformed into a cat? A banshee story that our publishers nixed because it is looonnnggg? How about the story of a Japanese guy who gets taken away to a fairyland under the sea? Of course you do!
Pre-Order Bonus #3: VIP Ticket to the VIRTUAL LAUNCH PARTY
We're having a virtual party on February 10, 2026 (the day the book officially comes out), and we want YOU to be there! There will be behind-the-scenes gossip, lots of bonus fairy info, and PRIZES! But the only way to get your VIP ticket is by pre-ordering our book, so keep reading to find out how to get on our exclusive guest list (and make sure that the Red Cap bouncer doesn't toss you out... or worse!)
"I Need All of This!
How Do I Get The Bonuses?"
(Ordering from outside the US? Scroll to the bottom of the page for a tip!)
- STEP ONE: Pre-order Fairylore: A Compendium of the Fae Folk from your favorite retailer (Bookshop, Hachette, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, etc.) YES, the e-book version counts too! Be sure to grab your order number for the next step.
- STEP TWO: Come back to this page and pop in your order number and contact details below! Once you fill out the form and hit submit, you'll be taken to a thank you page and your bonuses will be on their way to you as soon as your order is verified. Note: You MUST fill out the form below after ordering to receive your bonuses!
- STEP THREE: Spread the love! Let the world know you just ordered and can't wait to read Fairylore!
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Thank you so much -
we hope you love the book and the bonuses ❤️
See you on the 10th!
About the Authors
Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman are award-winning folklorists, teachers, and writers with a combined 26 years in higher education and over one hundred publications. They both earned their PhDs in English and Folklore from The Ohio State University in 2018, with dissertations exploring the intersection of folklore and literature in nineteenth-century Britain, and are now regular contributors to Enchanted Living Magazine (formerly Faerie Magazine) and The Fairy Tale Magazine. Together, they founded The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic, where they teach creative souls how to re-enchant their lives through folklore and fairy tales.
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