angelasasser's review against another edition
4.0
As one highly interested in the topic of angels and their fallen counterparts, I am always looking for a good book on the subject matter. Considering Carey's other work, I'm unsurprised to find her descriptions of this subject matter as lyrical and enjoyable as her more creative works.
I'm also pleased by the high quality full color reproductions and interesting quotes throughout, which have given me plenty of sources and artists to study in other sources. Carey delves not only into the traditional representations of angels, but into the heretical tales as well, which leads to some of the more obscure legends surrounding these interesting creatures.
This is a great reference for anyone interested in the subject matter, though I wish it were just a bit longer and even more in-depth. I would suggest Gustav's A Dictionary of Angels for a more in-depth source, though it does not have the lovely illustrations that this one has!
I'm also pleased by the high quality full color reproductions and interesting quotes throughout, which have given me plenty of sources and artists to study in other sources. Carey delves not only into the traditional representations of angels, but into the heretical tales as well, which leads to some of the more obscure legends surrounding these interesting creatures.
This is a great reference for anyone interested in the subject matter, though I wish it were just a bit longer and even more in-depth. I would suggest Gustav's A Dictionary of Angels for a more in-depth source, though it does not have the lovely illustrations that this one has!
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