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Multi-award-winning, globally bestselling author Neil Gaiman''s 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 Gaiman''s 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, it''s perfect for readers of any age - as ancient as the mountains or as young as Loki''s 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
About the author
Neil Gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the Carnegie and Newbery Medals for the same work -
The Graveyard Book. The
L.A. Times has described his multi-million-selling graphic novel series
Sandman as 'the greatest epic in the history of comic books'. Many of his books, including
Coraline and
Stardust, have been made into films;
Neverwhere has been adapted for TV and radio;
American Gods and
Good Omens have been adapted into major TV series. He has also written two amazing episodes of
Doctor Who and appeared in
The Simpsons as himself. In 2013 he published his first adult novel for seven years,
The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which received stellar reviews and was a bestseller around the world.
gaimanbooks.co.uk / @neilhimself
For more on Neil Gaiman and his award-winning children's books, visit www.gaimanbooks.com
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It's 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
