{"product_id":"9781600613159","title":"Dracopedia: A Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you ever wanted to know about dragons, but were afraid to find out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFantasy artists will breathe easier to discover a less perilous alternative to drawing dragons from life. \u003ci\u003eDracopedia\u003c\/i\u003e grants you safe, easy access to the world's most prominent dragon species, from tiny, innocuous feydragons to the ferocious wyvern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, artist \u003cb\u003eWilliam O'Connor\u003c\/b\u003e has traveled the globe, studying dragons in their natural environments. His findings, field notes and sketches have been compiled for the first time into this single, beautifully illustrated compendium—a natural and cultural history of the beasts as well as a step-by-step drawing workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails of the anatomy, behavior, habitats and legends of 13 major dragon families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily illustrated with field sketches, anatomical studies and gesture drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows the start-to-finish creation of 13 striking paintings, illustrating key concepts that apply to every medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragons have terrorized and delighted humans for centuries—continue the tradition with \u003ci\u003eDracopedia\u003c\/i\u003e. It's packed with inspiration for putting \"fierce\" into your fantasy art, as well as the facts to keep your dragons true to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058885017840,"sku":"9781600613159","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781600613159_p0.jpg?v=1763811961","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781600613159","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}