<div>Yoshitaka Amano's lush, ethereal paintings of magical creatures, spirits, goblins, and apparitions have been praised and admired all over the world. In <i>Fairies</i> he portrays characters from such beloved tales as Shakespeare's <i>A Midsummer Night's Dream;</i> the wizard Merlin and his muse, the intoxicating Nimue; and mermaids of the deep, as well as fairies from Celtic and Japanese mythology. Drawing from influences as diverse as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, American comics, 17th-century Japanese <i>ukiyo-e,</i> and traditional fantasy illustration, Amano's gorgeous prints capture a breathtaking world.</div>