{"product_id":"norse-myths-tales-of-odin-thor-and-loki-walker-studio","title":"Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki (Walker Studio)","description":"Product Description      \nAn extraordinary and enthralling illustrated anthology of Norse Myths from a Carnegie-Medal winning author.\nThe gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and astonishing artist Jeffrey Alan Love. These dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle – one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world – and tell of Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki, the red-haired, shape-shifting trickster. In this stunning illustrated anthology of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, giants, dwarfs and monsters is unforgettably imagined.\n      Review      \n“The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and astonishing artist Jeffrey Alan Love. […]In this stunning illustrated anthology of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, giants, dwarfs and monsters is unforgettably imagined.” ―\nBags of Books\n\n“The writing is crisp and lively, and the illustrations sublime: foreboding, cleverly scaled and incisively expressive. As well as providing exhilarating entertainment when curled up in a favourite armchair, this is also ideal for reading aloud. These tales, after all, were created to be told, and this collection is destined to become a classic.\" ―\nJoanne Owen, LoveReading\n\n“[…] beautifully illustrated doorstopper of an anthology” ―\nOldie\n\n“Complemented by Jeffrey Alan Love’s powerful illustrations […] they’re thrilling and marvellously retold.” ―\nEast Anglian Daily Times\/Eastern Daily Press\n\n“[…] a masterly version, which is also a splendid object […] It is powerfully illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love […] It is spectacular and enjoyable, as well as essential cultural bedrock.” ―\nThe Sunday Times\n\n“Kevin Crossley Holland’s and Jeffrey Alan Love’s rendition of\nNorse Myths is the best of many recent versions for children aged nine and above. With fiery, lyrical prose and shadowy, sinewy illustrations, this is a wintry marvel of doom, hope, cruelty and imagination. A serious gift, which will be reread many times over.” ―\nNew Statesman\n\nThis book is a masterpiece. Gorgeous dark illustrations. ―\nJackie Morris, illustrator of 'The Lost Words'\n\n“[…] this is an ideal book to share at bedtime or storytime, or to read very gradually. If your children loved the recent Marvel movies featuring Thor but haven’t heard the original Norse legends before, this compendium of new retellings by Kevin Crossley-Holland would be an excellent place to start. Jeffrey Alan Love’s lavish, atmospheric illustration is absolutely stunning and captures the darkness and magic of many of these stories, while remaining modern and full of impact. Fantastic.” ―\nBookTrust\n\n“This beautifully illustrated anthology of dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales […]” ―\nJust Imagine Newsletter\n\n“A sumptuous hardback […] bringing to life the nine Norse worlds” ―\nEastern Daily Press\n\n“Dramatically re-told by Norse expert Crossley-Holland and stunningly illustrated with dark, brooding figures on every page, this is a book to be treasured for generations” ―\nDaily Mail\n\n“It’s very good” ―\nEvening Standard\n\n“His book with its dark, ominous monochromatic images by Jeffrey Alan Love, is a keeper – one for the coffee table, or pride of place on the book shelf A heroic creation.” ―\nThe Herald\n\n“Stunning artwork and vivid, gory storytelling combine in this collection” ―\nWall Street Journal\n\n“adored!” ―\nOf Beauty and Nothingness blog\n\n“[…]\nmagnificent anthology [...]\na perfect Christmas present for little warriors everywhere […] It’s impossible not to be\ncaptivated by these extraordinary characters, aided by Jeffrey Alan Love’s\ntremendous pictures of gods and goddesses, dwarfs and giants. Crossley-Holland, who has translated\nBeowulf and is an expert in Norse mythology, is a n","brand":"smeikalbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39665157963861,"sku":"9781406361841N","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/528f5381-a077-474e-8edb-e4f4376463dc.jpg?v=1644305042","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/norse-myths-tales-of-odin-thor-and-loki-walker-studio","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}