The Macmillan Collection of Norse Myths

A brilliant collection of stories based on the heroes and villains of Norse Mythology, hand-picked and collected together in this gorgeous gift treasury. Delve into the world of gods, giants and monsters, as you sit atop Air Throne and survey the kingdom of Asgard. With magnificent colour and line-work illustrations from artists such as Charles Brock, Arthur Rackham and Helen Stratton, and a foreword from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, this special book is a timeless gift to treasure for fans of Norse Mythology, new and old. Inspired by over 175 years of publishing history it also contains an illustrated account of the authors and artists behind Macmillan''s original story collections, first published in the 1800s and early 1900s. A sumptuous 320 page gift hardback, complete with a foiled cut-through cover, foiled edges and a ribbon marker, The Macmillan Collection of Norse Myths is a book to share and treasure. The companion book to The Macmillan Fairy Tales Collection and The Macmillan Collection of Greek Myths .

Info autore

Macmillan has been publishing children's books for over 150 years, and is the original publisher of much-loved children's classics Alice in Wonderland and The Jungle Book. Inspired by Macmillan's rich literary heritage, The Macmillan Collection of Norse Myths contains stories and illustrations first published in collections in the 18th and early 19th centuries. With stories about the heroes and villains of Norse Mythology, based on the Macmillan classic, Heroes of Asgard by Annie and Eliza Keary, and illustrations from iconic artists such as Charlies Brock, Arthur Rackham and Helen Stratton.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Macmillan Children's Books
• Editore: Macmillan Children's Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 5 a 11 anni
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.1900
• EAN: 9781035040650
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3504065-0
• Pagine: 320
• Dimensioni: 223 mm x 277 mm x 31 mm
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altro; JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Classics, JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Literary Criticism & Collections, Norse religion & mythology, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Anthologies, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Viking / Norse civilisations