Books on Dragons

Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies) (Hardcover) by Ernest Drake (Author), Dugald Steer (Author)

       This book is something special, and will be loved by anyone who is drawn to the magical, the mythical, the wonderful.
As well as anything and everything you'd ever want to know about dragons and things dragonish and dragonly, you will be entertained along the way with what amounts to a quite spry sense of humor, and that when least expected. For example, dragons love lettuce (we all knew that, right?), so it would be well advised to tote a head of it along (iceberg will do) at all times, advance preparation being half the battle.
        This book is presented in the spirit of Gnomes (Poortlvliet), Faeries (Froud), Giants (Larkin), Unicorns (Hathaway), Witches (Jong)...an entire library of books in which it is a given the creature is real and not mere fantasy. This makes for great fun, no matter the age; just be a child at heart.

The Discovery of Dragons: New Research Revealed (Hardcover)
by Graeme Base (Author)

       The Discovery of Dragons: New Research Revealed is a revised edition of Graeme Base's original 1996 tongue-in-cheek release, The Discovery of Dragons. The original Discovery of Dragons featured the letters of three fictional explorers as they discovered various dragon species in Europe, Asia, and the tropics. The updated edition introduces a new explorer, Francisco de Nuevo, as he travels through North America. All have been compiled by the equally fictional serpentologist, Rowland W. Greasebeam.
        Graeme Base is known for his beautiful illustrations, and The Discovery of Dragons is more art than story. The exquisitely detailed portraits of various dragons will keep you glued to the page, scoping out every aspect. Base seems to have taken a different approach with the North American dragons, making their likenesses more comical than threatening, which fits the text perfectly. This would make a wonderful coffee table book.

Practical Guide to Dragons (Hardcover)
by Lisa Trumbauer (Author)

        Did you know dragons hate sweet flavors? Or that the Draconic word for ugly is "nurh"? Or that the best place to find a green dragon is behind a waterfall? Any dragon buff worth his or her salt needs to know the ins and outs of these frightful, spectacular creatures. And Sindri Suncatcher, the wizard apprentice narrator of A Practical Guide to Dragons is just the man for the job. Although he forbids potential readers from opening the book, the insatiably curious will ignore the warning and begin reading Sindri's "scrolls" to learn what the sometimes foolishly fearless kender (small, mischievous hobbit-like man) has learned about dragons.
        This gorgeously illustrated book by Lisa Trumbauer will provide hours of absorbed entertainment for humans in search of the nittiest grittiest details about dragons, from anatomy and physiology to combat techniques to society to language to the many types of dragons. Packed with details, it also is infused with sly humor throughout, with many allusions to Sindri's adventures with dragons, as well as to his colorful family (the book is dedicated to Aunt Moonbeam). --Emilie Coulter

How to Raise and Keep a Dragon (Hardcover)
by Joe Nigg (Author)

Grade 5 Up–Posing as dragon-breeder John Topsell–a descendant of Edward Topsell, author of The Historie of Serpents (1608)–Nigg instructs readers in selecting and caring for a breed of dragon suited for them. Those without much room, for example, are advised to choose a Cockatrice, a rooster-sized creature famous for its bad breath. Only those with a big yard should consider the Dragon of India, which is three times the size of an elephant. A diagram of how to identify dragon eggs; a guide on choosing a healthy, well-adjusted pet from a breeder; and a list of equipment required for proper care (such as a fireproof suit) are included. While not intended as a serious book on mythology, Nigg does share many bits of real dragon lore while spinning out details of what it might be like to live in a world where people breed, register, and show these creatures. Malone's full-color illustrations on every page offer fans many cool pictures to copy or sketch. With its tongue firmly in cheek, this book is a lot of lighthearted fun, and a wonderful choice for display and booktalking.–Walter Minkel, New York Public Library
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lGreat Book of Dragon Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople (Paperback)
by Lora S. Irish (Author)

This is one of the best dragon books I have ever purchased or seen. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every page. It gave detailed information on drawings as well as some wonderful background history that was very thought provoking. My whole family enjoyed this book and it has been passed around to my friends as well. It is well worth the investment and will be a valuable asset to my strained glass craft projects.

The Dragonology Handbook: A Practical Course in Dragons (Ologies) (Hardcover) by Dugald Steer (Author)

Attention, devoted dragonology students! How many classic riddles do you know that could help you survive a dragon encounter? What dragon species attacks its victims with a "frosty blast" instead of a jet of flame? Which historical questions should you ask a dragon in order to estimate its age? Can you write your name using only dragon runes? Contained in this beautifully designed, comprehensive course book are invisibility spells to memorize, charts to complete, maps to shade in, matching exercises to do, journal entries to write, experiments to conduct, even instructions for making a dragon attractor. Among the volume's charming novelty elements are:
—Dr. Drake's own school report card
— A pullout official ID card from the Secret & Ancient Society of
Dragonologists
—Four sheets of stickers featuring dragons, gems, vintage ads and posters — and more!