Mermaid Handbook: An Alluring Treasury of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects by Carolyn Turgeon

Carolyn Turgeon, editor in chief of Faerie Magazine, gathers literature, lore, legends, facts and trivia about the mermaid in this illustrated hardcover compendium. She traces the figure from ancient sea goddesses and Greek mythology through Homer, Hans Christian Andersen and T. S. Eliot to modern popular culture.

Alongside the history and stories, the book includes artwork and step-by-step projects and recipes inspired by the sea and its legends.