![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uKASDuR48GU/SdJD0PhNuDI/AAAAAAAABJ8/GrVd-1__QW4/s400/mythical_creatures.jpg)
No, the fantasy in question is nothing to do with parcels getting lost in the post - the Royal Mail is bringing out a set of stamps depicting mythological creatures.
Designed by comic artist Dave McKean, who created the covers for
The Sandman![](http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=abawisbl-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1852863269)
and designed
The Vertigo Tarot![](http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=abawisbl-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1401220428)
, the stamps show unicorns, dragons, giants, pixies, mermaids and fairies. If you order the presentation pack that comes with the stamps, you will also get a series of short stories written by Neil Gaiman, author of
The Sandman![](http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=abawisbl-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1852863269)
,
Neverwhere![](http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=abawisbl-21&l=as2&o=2&a=0755322800)
and
American Gods![](http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=abawisbl-21&l=as2&o=2&a=0755322819)
.
The stamps are due out on June 16, just before the Midsummer Solstice - how appropriate!
For more details about Royal Mail stamps, visit the website:
royalmail.comThe Vertigo Tarot [With Paperback Book and Black Velvet Bag]![](http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=abawisbl-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1401220428)
by Dave McKean costs £25 from
Amazon![](http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=abawisbl-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1401220428)
Links:
http://www.neilgaiman.com/http://www.mckean-art.co.uk/
4 comments:
Oh! they are lovely!! and as a keen pen-paller with friends across the world - these will be a nice edition to a fancy envelope!
How fantastic! I shall stock up on them, when they come out!
Antony x
Thank you so much for let us know that. I have missed the art of letter writing, and I cant wait for them to come out! I always wondered where they can from and now i know!
If you like these stamps you can find out more and buy them at www.royalmail.com/mythical
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