The Pocket Book of Dragons

Myth, Magic and Meaning

Joel Levy

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Hardie Grant Books
30 September 2025

Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends

The Pocket Book of Dragons explores the myth, magic and meaning of one of the most fabulous and fearsome beasts of legend. Encounter serpents of the sea and air, Eastern dragon kings, Viking wyrms, Biblical leviathans, fire-breathing guardians of treasure, medieval monsters, and dragon-slaying saints. Overflowing with ancient and modern dragon tales from every corner of the globe, and beautifully illustrated with a curated archive of the finest dragon art, this is a little book that contains a world of fantastical facts.

By: Joel Levy
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 162mm, Width: 105mm,
ISBN: 9781917226110
ISBN 10: 191722611X
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joel Levy is a writer specialising in the intersection of history, science and the unexplained. He was the author and creative force behind the groundbreaking 2000 book, Fabulous Creatures and Magical Beings, described by one reviewer as the nearest thing to Harry Potter’s biology text book; and has written on topics from Atlantis to Stephen Hawking. His published titles include Gothic Science: The Era of Ingenuity and the Making of Frankenstein; Poison: A Social History; and Reality Ahead of Schedule: How Science Fiction Inspires Science Fact.