Gamayun Tales II: An Anthology of Modern Russian Folk Tales

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Enter a world of magic and adventure in this stunning series based on traditional Russian folklore. Alexander Utkin's Gamayun Tales are fresh and modern adaptations of familiar Slavic folktales, teamed with bold and beautiful illustrations. Jam-packed with stories of magical quests and talking animals, golden chests that turn into palaces and encounters with terrifying Water Spirits, there's no end to the adventure in these books! Utkin's striking art style takes inspiration from classic mid-century Disney animation, drawing readers in for a colourful journey even if they have no familiarity with Russian mythology.

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Magnificent modern graphic novel reinventions of seriously spellbinding Slavic folk tales -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *
This is a selection of stories every bit as captivating as before. They ought to dazzle and delight children and adults alike. -- Karl Verhoven * The Slings and Arrows Graphic Novel Guide *

Author Bio

Alexander Utkin is an illustrator, comic artist, designer and musician from Russia. He studied at Moscow State University of Printing Arts, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Arts. Clients include Samsung, Universal Music and WWF, among many others.