The Mythology of Grimm: The Fairy Tale and Folklore Roots of the Popular TV Show, Paperback

GET INSIDE ``GRIMM.``
NBC s hit television series ``Grimm`` pits modern detective Nick Burkhardt of the Portland Police against a cast of terrifying villains lifted directly from the pages of classic fairytales. In the world of the show, the classic stories are actually a document of real events, and Nick himself is descended from a long line of guardians, or Grimms, charged with defending humanity from the mythological creatures of the world.
From The Big Bad Wolf to Sleeping Beauty, ``The Mythology of Grimm`` explores the history and folkloric traditions that come into play during Nick s incredible battles and investigations tapping into elements of mythology that have captured our imaginations for centuries.