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Enchanted Earth

Real-Life Places That Feel Like Fantasy

Author DK Travel
Hardcover
$40.00 US
9-1/4"W x 11-1/16"H | 20 oz | 8 per carton
On sale Sep 22, 2026 | 256 Pages | 9780241823057

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The perfect gift for romantasy readers and fantasy lovers.

If you’ve ever wished you could step into a fae kingdom, wander a bewitched forest, or lose yourself in a world of magic, this book is for you. Enchanted Earth is a stunning collection of real places that feel like fantasy, captured through extraordinary photography and curated by a team who share your love of escapism, storytelling, and captivating worlds.

You’ll discover:
- A luxurious, large-format coffee table book, with a gold foil cover, gilded edges, ribbon marker, and thick, glossy pages
- Spectacular real-world destinations that look straight out of fantasy, from fairytale castles to glowing caves, celestial skies to volcanic landscapes
- Breathtaking, authentic photography carefully selected and curated by DK’s design experts to transport you into another world
- A visual journey across continents, featuring iconic locations alongside hidden, lesser-known gems
- Six immersive chapters grouped into "realms" that mirror the worlds of fantasy storytelling

The realms:
- Magical Realms – lakeside villages, rolling hills, and palatial buildings
- Celestial Realms – northern lights, starry skies, and luminous waters
- Frozen Realms – snow-covered cabins and glittering ice caves
- Fiery Realms – steaming volcanoes and sun-baked deserts
- Desolate Realms – windswept terrains and abandoned towns
- Shadow Realms – dark forests, shadowy libraries, and hauntingly beautiful castles

Perfect for fans of fairytales, gothic fantasy, and romantasy, Enchanted Earth is made for anyone who wants a little more magic on their coffee table.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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The perfect gift for romantasy readers and fantasy lovers.

If you’ve ever wished you could step into a fae kingdom, wander a bewitched forest, or lose yourself in a world of magic, this book is for you. Enchanted Earth is a stunning collection of real places that feel like fantasy, captured through extraordinary photography and curated by a team who share your love of escapism, storytelling, and captivating worlds.

You’ll discover:
- A luxurious, large-format coffee table book, with a gold foil cover, gilded edges, ribbon marker, and thick, glossy pages
- Spectacular real-world destinations that look straight out of fantasy, from fairytale castles to glowing caves, celestial skies to volcanic landscapes
- Breathtaking, authentic photography carefully selected and curated by DK’s design experts to transport you into another world
- A visual journey across continents, featuring iconic locations alongside hidden, lesser-known gems
- Six immersive chapters grouped into "realms" that mirror the worlds of fantasy storytelling

The realms:
- Magical Realms – lakeside villages, rolling hills, and palatial buildings
- Celestial Realms – northern lights, starry skies, and luminous waters
- Frozen Realms – snow-covered cabins and glittering ice caves
- Fiery Realms – steaming volcanoes and sun-baked deserts
- Desolate Realms – windswept terrains and abandoned towns
- Shadow Realms – dark forests, shadowy libraries, and hauntingly beautiful castles

Perfect for fans of fairytales, gothic fantasy, and romantasy, Enchanted Earth is made for anyone who wants a little more magic on their coffee table.

Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel

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