The Book of Beasts by Elizabeth Sulis Kim

The Book of Beasts by Elizabeth Sulis Kim

'Folklore, myth and magic collide beautifully' EDWARD PARNELL, author of Ghostland

A modern bestiary with an ancient heart: meet twelve emblematic animals and restore your relationship with the natural world, from the editor of Cunning Folk.

The bear deities, Artio and Artaius, who’ll rise from sleep; the salmon of wisdom who gifts understanding of the universe’s past, present and future; the Lion Man carved 40,000 years ago. Join Elizabeth Sulis Kim as she travels across the globe and through time, from our deep past into the future, bringing together the animals which have captivated us for millennia.

Steeped in folklore, mythology, magic and religion, The Book of Beasts tells the story of our shapeshifting relationships with animals, from reverence to persecution, friendship to fear, awe to indifference. It asks us what we actually know about the creatures we share this world with – and offers us a different way of living together.

'Beautifully written' RONALD HUTTON, author of The Witch
'Immersive, enchanting and exquisitely written' KRISTEN J. SOLLEE, author of Cat Call
'Powerful and beautifully written' MELANIE JOY, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

Elizabeth Sulis Kim's writing has appeared in places such as BBC Culture, Mslexia, Hellebore, Fiddler's Green, Litro, The Guardian, The Independent, Refinery29, and the LA Review of Books. She is the founding editor of Cunning Folk, the popular independent magazine about magic, mythology, folklore and the occult. She grew up in the rural West Country and now lives in Scotland.

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ISBN 13	9781784745868
ISBN 10	1784745863
Title	The Book of Beasts
Author	Kim Elizabeth Sulis
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Chatto & Windus
Year published	2026-08-06
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.