**No matter where you are, you're never far from a door to the Otherworld ... From the bloodthirsty baobhan sith of the Scottish Highlands to the mischievous trasgu creeping beneath your floorboards, the world is teeming with hidden, magical beings.** The Fairy Spotter's Guide is your essential companion for navigating the world of the uncanny. Journey across continents and cultures as you uncover the origins - both real and mythological - of 80 extraordinary folk creatures, from mermaids and bigfoot to shapeshifters and spectral hounds. Packed with over 100 original, spellbinding illustrations and written by a leading expert in fairy tales and folklore, this is no ordinary field guide. Whether you're a seasoned cryptid hunter or a curious newcomer, this beautifully crafted book will enchant, unnerve and utterly captivate. Watch your step. Not all fairies are friendly.