Steer, Dugald – The Bell Bookshop

Dragonology

Emma — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Ology with this special edition of Dragonology – the journal of dragonologist Dr Ernest Drake.Do you believe in dragons? Said to originate from the library of eminent Victorian dragonologist Ernest Drake, this book imparts to readers the secrets of the ancient science of dragonology, bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. It includes a host of novelties, such as old letters, magic dust and dragon scales.In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve and protect the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible – a goal this lavishly illustrated volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere! For true believers only. Don’t let it fall into the wrong hands!The groundbreaking Ology series has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide.

Knightology

Emma — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The newest edition in the Ology series takes the reader back to a time of myth and legend. The book tells of tough tournaments, castle construction and defence, weapon mastery, going on Crusades amongst other knightly pursuits. Explore exceptional knights from both history and legend. The author, Sir Lancelot Marshal (a descendent of the most famous knight – Sir William Marshal), has left the book to his squire as he sets off on a quest to discover the true burial site of King Arthur and his infamous sword Excalibur. Can the tales within the book be true? And why was the true location of King Arthur and his sword kept secret?From jewelled covers to stunningly paper-engineered interiors the Ology series is renowned for it’s fantastical stories and high end production values. Over 18 million Ologies have been sold worldwide.

Wizardology

Emma — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0000

An apparently aged tome full of novelties of all kinds, including a talisman concealed in a secret pocket, a magical mirror, flaps, letters and textures, this book contains the instructions Merlin wrote for his own apprentice. In true tongue-in-cheek style, it gives information on wizards all round the world.