ONDINE is a lyrical modern fairy tale that tells the story of Syracuse (Colin Farrell), an Irish fisherman whose life is transformed when he catches a beautiful and mysterious woman (Alicja Bachleda) in his nets. She says her name is Ondine, which means “she came from the sea”. His daughter Annie (Alison Barry) comes to believe that the woman is a selkie, a magical seal/woman creature, while Syracuse falls helplessly in love. In the Celtic myth, a selkie is able to become human by taking off her seal coat, and can return to seal form by putting it back on. However, like all fairy tales, enchantment and darkness go hand in hand. Annie hopes that Ondine has come to live on land for 7 years and that she can use her selkie wish to cure Annie’s kidney failure. Whenever Ondine is onboard Syracuse’s fishing boat, she sings a siren song, and his nets and lobster pots are full of fish and seafood in tremendous numbers hard to believe. However, being Irish, Syracuse (or “Circus” the nickname he is trying to outlive, one he has earned for his previous hard drinking ways) is mistrustful of good luck, with it comes bad. Is Ondine really a selkie, will she stay, can love be trusted? What is Ondine’s real secret? And who is the menacing man lurking around town spying on her? Is he her selkie husband come to claim her back to the sea?
Written and directed by Neil Jordan and shot against the Irish coast’s magical backdrop by cinematographer Christopher Doyle – ONDINE is a story of love, hope, and the unwavering belief in the impossible.
(Synopsis from IMDB).
In a magical collaboration, Brian and Wendy Froud have drawn on their considerable artistic talents and many years of experience with the Faeries to bring us The Heart of Faerie Oracle. The box set contains 68 oracle cards and 160 page book, to help the reader connect with and experience the love and wisdom that comes from the hearts of Faeries. The oracle cards feature Brian’s artwork and Wendy’s accompanying text describes the emotional and practical nature of the cards and offers a variety of techniques for using the set.
In a magical collaboration, Brian and Wendy Froud have drawn on their considerable artistic talents and many years of experience with the Faeries to bring us The Heart of Faerie Oracle. The box set contains 68 oracle cards and 160 page book, to help the reader connect with and experience the love and wisdom that comes from the hearts of Faeries. The oracle cards feature Brian’s artwork and Wendy’s accompanying text describes the emotional and practical nature of the cards and offers a variety of techniques for using the set.
Verdant fairy forests. Whispering mountains. The fallen towers of ancient kings. Spirit-filled lakes. The distant strains of elven bards. For over thirty years, the fantasy art of Charles Vess has been acclaimed worldwide, his rich palette, striking compositions, and lavish detail second-to-none in the field. Vess has been the illustrator of choice for countless publishers and writers, and is perhaps best known for his collaborations with bestselling author Neil Gaiman, including the illustrated novel Stardust, whose major motion-picture adaptation from Paramount Pictures launched in Summer 2007.
This magnificent oversized hardcover edition is the ultimate presentation gallery for Charles Vess‘ stunning visions, and features a forward by Suzanna Clarke (author of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell).
Verdant fairy forests. Whispering mountains. The fallen towers of ancient kings. Spirit-filled lakes. The distant strains of elven bards. For over thirty years, the fantasy art of Charles Vess has been acclaimed worldwide, his rich palette, striking compositions, and lavish detail second-to-none in the field. Vess has been the illustrator of choice for countless publishers and writers, and is perhaps best known for his collaborations with bestselling author Neil Gaiman, including the illustrated novel Stardust, whose major motion-picture adaptation from Paramount Pictures launched in Summer 2007.
This magnificent oversized hardcover edition is the ultimate presentation gallery for Charles Vess‘ stunning visions, and features a forward by Suzanna Clarke (author of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell).
