Dark Fairy Tales: Weird, Wicked Stories from Around the World

Renowned storyteller Viktor Wynd returns with a captivating collection titled "Dark Fairy Tales: Stories from Around the World (That Are Definitely Not Suitable for Children)." This book, filled with enthralling yet eerie narratives, delves into the shadowy aspects of folklore drawn from various cultures. With a penchant for the bizarre, Wynd amassed these tales during his global travels, uncovering stories that refuse to conform to the conventional. His collection features shocking twists and occasionally cheerful endings, albeit in unexpected ways.In this beautifully crafted book, Wynd has compiled tales gathered from places like Wales, Ireland, Arabia, Germany, Norway, Papua New Guinea, and Borneo. Readers will encounter characters such as a one-eyed troll, the hapless Paddy O'Dwyer, a cunning changeling child, a girl attempting to outsmart a witch, the ill-fated Sinbad the Traveler, enigmatic shapeshifters, and even a pig with a taste for babies. Each story is preceded by Wynd's personal anecdotes about his discovery of these narratives.Transylvanian artist Luciana Nedelea's illustrations add an intriguing balance of charm and grotesqueness. She contributes 65 detailed artworks that enhance the book's thematic depth. Moreover, the book offers a guide on mastering the art of storytelling. With its elegant foil accents and stenciled edges, this hardcover volume feels like an enigmatic relic from a bygone era.Published by Prestel in 2025, the book spans 240 pages, measuring 24.8 x 17.8 x 2.7 cm, and is sure to captivate those intrigued by the darker sides of fairy tales. Written in English, it carries the ISBN: 9783791393506.