Norse Mythology Illustrated

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Multi-award-winning, globally bestselling author Neil Gaimans riveting retellings of the classic Norse myths, now reinvented with epic, full-colour illustrations by Levi Pinfold. A gift from the gods of story. Ancient myths burst into thrilling, visceral life in Neil Gaimans irresistible Norse Mythology, already a modern classic and a massive bestseller around the world. In this brand-new edition, Levi Pinfold brings his own spectacular illustrative imagination to the world of gods, frost giants, magic and betrayal, uniting two awesome talents in one glorious book. From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is the most dazzling journey through the Norse myths, with Odin the all-father and his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble, and Loki, wily and handsome, impossible to trust. Containing the full text of the original book and a feast of colour art, its perfect for readers of any age as ancient as the mountains or as young as Lokis many offspring. The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories to a new audience Natalie Haynes, Observer Brilliant. Somehow he brings us close to this world of mountains and cataracts, monsters and elves Sunday Times Book of the Week

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Its virtually impossible to read more than ten words by Neil Gaiman and not wish he would tell you the rest of the story The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories to a new audience. Hopefully this collection will be just the beginning * Natalie Haynes, Observer *
There have been countless retellings of the Norse myths, but few that give them the everyday immediacy of Neil Gaimans wry, punchy phrasing and delivery. You feel that bumbling Thor, wise Odin, fabulous Freya and the wily Loki are part of him * The Times *
Gaiman retells the Norse sagas in his own lucid, laid-back style, teasing out the humour and absurdity inherent in the source material An honest retelling that betrays an abiding personal passion for the exploits of dim-witted Thor, mercurial Loki, bombastic Odin and the rest * Financial Times *
Its the perfect moment to become acquainted with Gaimans eerie, fantastical writing. In his latest book, he recasts the Nordic sagas as gripping human dramas, putting flesh and blood on the slippery Loki, the hard-charging Odin and others * Irish Independent *
Luxuriantly illustrated by the fabulous Levi Pinfold * Observer, the New Review, on THE WORLDS WE LEAVE BEHIND *

Author Bio

Neil Gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for children and adults and is the first author to have won the Carnegie and Newbery Medals for the same work The Graveyard Book. Several of his works have been adapted for film and television, including the breakaway hit Amazon Prime series Good Omens, as well as American Gods, Coraline and The Sandman, which was based on his multimillion-selling graphic-novel series. Levi Pinfold has been drawing from his imagination for as long as he can remember. He has published many acclaimed books and is a winner of the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. Born in the Forest of Dean, he has somehow found himself living in Queensland, Australia. He likes paintings, books, music and some cats.