An extraordinary and enthralling illustrated anthology of Norse Myths from a Carnegie-Medal winning author.
The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love.
These dramatic,enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle - one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world - and tell of Odin with his one eye,Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki,the red-haired,shape-shifting trickster.In this stunning collection of myths,the strange world of ancient magic,giants,dwarfs and monsters is unforgettably imagined.
Publisher: Walker Books LtdISBN: 9781406361841Weight: 1260 gDimensions: 280 x 245 x 20 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'(...) a masterly version,which is also a splendid object (...) It is powerfully illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love (...) It is spectacular and enjoyable,as well as essential cultural bedrock.'- The Sunday Times
'Dramatically re-told by Norse expert Crossley-Holland and stunningly illustrated with dark,brooding figures on every page,this is a book to be treasured for generations'- The Daily Mail
'Norse Myths (...) will delight both the newcomer and the Norse aficionado,instantly immersing its reader in the tragedy and treachery synonymous with the Scandinavian pantheon. Crossley-Holland's well-forged words,which feel as right in the mind as a swords hilt in the hand,are the perfect medium for these bloody,compelling tales,with their rich poetry (...)interleaved with Jeffrey Alan Love's iron-dark,silhouetted images.'- The Guardian
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