Trolls, goblins, orcs, and gremlins are familiar creatures to those who love imaginative stories. This in-depth guide to spirits and creatures that populate the fantasy world explains where the ideas for some of these eerie beings came from and more about details of their sinister exploits. Readers will be introduced to lesser known creatures such as the Mngwa and the Gorgons. The inventive text is accompanied by photographs and illustrations that will inspire readers' imaginations.