Product Description
by Stephen Fry (Author), Jes?s Sot?s (Illustrator)
Stephen Fry's beloved retelling of the Greek myths, now presented in a deluxe edition with stunning original illustrations.
Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of these timeless tales, from the majestic heights of Mount Olympus to the eerie depths of the Underworld and from Eros and Psyche's against-all-odds romance to Prometheus's gift of fire to mankind. Fry draws out the humor and pathos in each story and reveals its deep resonance with our own lives without losing any of its original wonder. Featuring vibrant artwork throughout, this collectible volume comes complete with a textured cover and dyed page edges. Explore the captivating world of monsters and gods, of magic and mayhem, with a brilliant storyteller as your guide. BELOVED AUTHOR: Stephen Fry is an icon whose signature wit and mellifluous style make this retelling utterly unique. Readers love hearing his interpretations, whether they are familiar with the original Greek myths or not. COLLECTIBLE EDITION: Fry's series of retellings--Mythos, Heroes, and Troy--are international bestsellers. Now, fans can complete their collection and revisit the beloved first book with this gorgeous, illustrated edition. GIFT FOR MYTHOLOGY FANS: With a sleek contemporary design and full-color original artwork throughout, this deluxe volume makes a superb present for anyone interested in mythology, Greek history, or the classics. Perfect for- Fans of Stephen Fry and the Mythos series who want a complete collection
- Mythology and history buffs
- Collectors of illustrated classics
- Gift-givers looking for a deluxe holiday present for a classics lover
- Fans of Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles, and Edith Hamilton's Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
Author Biography
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and he was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He hosted over 180 episodes of QI and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of the Mythos series, as well as four novels--Revenge, Making History, The Hippopotamus, and The Liar--and three volumes of autobiography--Moab Is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles, and More Fool Me.
Jesús Sotés is an artist based in Spain. He has illustrated books, articles, and ad campaigns for clients such as Laurence King Publishing, Penguin Random House, the Boston Globe, Hermès, and British Airways.
