The Book of Imaginary Beings - Softcover

Jorge Luis Borges

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140037098 ISBN 13: 9780140037098

Publisher: Penguin, 1974

Synopsis

From A (A Bao A Qu) to Z (Zaratan) an imaginary bestiary. This is an inventory of curious & fabulous creatures compiled by a great South American writer. Few readers will want, or be able, to resist this modern bestiary. For in a world where 'floating islands are invariably Krakens,' we must beware of the basilicok which 'sleeth folk by the venom of his sighte'; & we mus at least be aware of the thirty-six Lamed Wufniks & of the vegeratble Lamb of Tartary.

About this title

About the Author

Jorge Luis Borges (1899–1986) is one of the most widely acclaimed writers of the twentieth century.
Peter Sís has received five New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year awards, a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, and a Caldecott Honor. He was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2003.
Andrew Hurley has translated the Collected Fictions of Borges as well as works by Reinaldo Arenas and Arturo Perez-Reverte, among others.

Language Notes

Text: English, Spanish (translation)

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1974
• ISBN 10: 0140037098
• ISBN 13: 9780140037098
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 176