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Joseph Nigg


Born
Davenport, Iowa, The United States
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Genre
Fantasy, Mythology


Since the early 1980s, Joseph (Joe) Nigg has explored the rich cultural lives of mythical creatures in a variety of styles and formats for readers of all ages. His books have garnered multiple awards, and his current international bestseller, "How to Raise and Keep a Dragon," has been translated into more than twenty languages.

"Griffins, the Phoenix, dragons, unicorns, and other traditional animals of the imagination are all around us in words and images," Nigg writes. "But when you delve into the histories of these creatures, you'll find an incredible wealth of cross-cultural lore intertwined with history, myth, religion, art, literature, science, and specialized areas such as alchemy and heraldry. While looking beyond the popular presence ...more

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Average rating: 4.13 · 692 ratings · 87 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors
How to Raise and Keep a Dragon
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4.31 avg rating — 429 ratings — published 2005 — 24 editions
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The Book of Dragons & Other...
3.87 avg rating — 121 ratings — published 2002 — 8 editions
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Sea Monsters: A Voyage arou...
3.90 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2013 — 9 editions
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The Phoenix: An Unnatural B...
3.50 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions
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Wonder Beasts: Tales and Lo...
3.96 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 1995 — 4 editions
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The Book Of Gryphons
4.14 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1982 — 3 editions
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The Book of Fabulous Beasts...
3.80 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 1999
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A Guide to the Imaginary Bi...
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Great Balloon Festival: A S...
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Winegold: Short Stories
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