Fantasy is one of the oldest and most enduring forms of fiction. Ever since our ancestors first swapped heroic tales besides the fire, it has been thrilling us for thousands of years. Nowadays, fantasy has a huge following. It is the most popular genre of fiction, bar none. It calls out to something deep inside us, that part of ourselves that lings to be the hero, to play a significant part in the battle between Good and Evil.

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy is an extensive survey of the whole genre. Fantasy is extremely important in the modern world. The Lord of the Rings was recently voted "Best Novel of the Twentieth Century." Magic: The Gathering is one of the fastest-growing games of all time; Dungeons & Dragons is certainly one of the best known. The field of fantasy itself is every bit as extensive and fascinating as any og the fictional uinverses it contains, and it is difficult to get to know all its nooks and crannies.

With a wide range of informative and entertaining sections covering every aspect of fantasy, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy provides an invaluable glimpse into other realms. Written by a team of experts this book looks at the characters, worlds, and people that go to make up field, through books, magazines, films, television, and games. Fully indexed, this book contains a wealth of informative facts and fascinating background information and 185 colour & black & white pictures. This book is the essential source of reference for everyone with an interest in fantasy.