{"product_id":"9781797245348","title":"Unsung Legends - A Collection of Fantasy Portrait Photography (Hardback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFantasy worlds come to life in this spectacular collection of portraits, perfect for fantasy and romantasy readers, cosplayers, and photography lovers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a fantasy world where anyone can become the heroine or hero of their own story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eUnsung Legends\u003c\/i\u003e, photographer Olivia Edvalson reworks the familiar imagery of fairy tales and epic adventures by centering people of many ages, sizes, identities, and abilities. In these portraits, they shine as warriors, wanderers, royalty, and other figures of courage and imagination:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA knight in shining armor lays down her weapons to embody a quieter form of strength. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sun and the moon, embodied as a beautiful queer couple, meet in a dramatic mountaintop setting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA grandmother poses in a magical forest glade, surrounded by her tribe’s traditional pottery. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 100 richly detailed portraits combine saturated color, cinematic settings, elaborate costumes, and dreamlike atmospheres. Each photograph offers a glimpse into a larger imagined world, while select narrative captions pay homage to the storytelling traditions of fantasy novels and fairy tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind-the-scenes images offer a closer look at the artistry involved in bringing these visions to life, from handmade costumes to carefully constructed sets. The result is both an arresting collection of photographs and a source of inspiration for cosplayers, roleplayers, artists, crafters, and anyone drawn to the creative possibilities of fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisually sumptuous, empowering, and alive with possibility, \u003ci\u003eUnsung Legends\u003c\/i\u003e presents the heroes we did not always see in the stories we grew up with—and reminds us that there are many more legends still waiting to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68462223032571,"sku":"9781797245348","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/7327\/7605\/files\/9781797245348.jpg?v=1793795558","url":"https:\/\/abramsandchronicle.co.uk\/products\/9781797245348","provider":"Abrams \u0026 Chronicle Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}