Faeries by Brian Froud; Alan Lee (Acceptable, 1978, Pbk, 192 pgs, Rufus Pub.)

In acceptable condition: cover and pages have wear; one page is loose and is torn in half. ISBN 0553346342

Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee is an illustrated compendium of faerie mythology, legends, and folklore that explores the history, customs, and habitat of faeries in the manner of a field guide. First published in 1978, the book features over 185 paintings and drawings, including 147 in full color, which depict a dualistic nature of faeries as both beautiful and terrifying, rather than the sanitized, winged creatures of modern children's literature. 

The content draws heavily from Celtic stories, oral traditions, and classic literature from France, England, Scotland, and Ireland, covering topics such as faerie archaeology, geography, and ecology.  It identifies and illustrates various types of beings, including water faeries, elves, pixies, leprechauns, dryads, and trolls, while offering in-universe advice on their haunts, pastimes, and how to ward off their spells.  The work was inspired by the success of the book Gnomes and served as a precursor to the artists' later influential film concept designs for projects like Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, and The Lord of the Rings