The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Gnomes by Wil Huygen, Illustrated by Rien Poortvliet

An Ethnographic Fantasy at the Crossroads of Folklore and Natural History Wil Huygen’s Gnomes (1977) stands as a singular achievement in the realm of illustrated fantasy: it masquerades as a serious field guide, yet unfolds into a rich tapestry of myth, ecology, and cultural commentary. Framed as the definitive monograph on the secret lives of gnomes, Huygen’s … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Gnomes by Wil Huygen, Illustrated by Rien Poortvliet