The Maltese Bestiary

Winner: Best Book Design at the National Book PrizeAn illustrated guide to the mythical flora and fauna of the Maltese islandsSupernatural entities, frightening creatures, magical plants, ancient gods and a host of other legendary beings — almost lost from Maltese culture in the buzz of modern lifestyles — are brought back from the brink of extinction in this compendium of mythical life forms.Illustrated with realistic depictions and concise descriptions gathered from age-old sources,<em>The Maltese Bestiary</em>serves as a field guide to the almost lost yet living world that is hidden beneath Malta’s sunny exterior.Luxury hardback edition