STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . . ___________ No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena ...
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STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . . ___________ No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds. Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance. If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love Fry's follow-up book HEROES, with tales of mortals and monsters, quests and adventures . . . ___________ NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MYTHOS SUITE, STEPHEN FRY AND DEBBIE WISEMAN'S MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF FRY'S THRILLING RETELLINGS 'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian 'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard 'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail 'A rollicking good read' Independent SHORTLISTED FOR A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
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Very Good. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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New in As new jacket. Mint condition. Michael Joseph, 2017. First edition-14th printing (14). Blue hardback (gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj (very small crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in mint condition. Illustrated with a colour map inside the front and back cover, colour, b/w photos, drawings and maps. The book is new. 423pp including Foreword, family trees, appendices. Price un-clipped. Heavy book.
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Near fine in Very good jacket. Near fine/VGC. Michael Joseph, 2017. First UK edition-8th printing (8). Blue hardback (gilt lettering to the spine, two small dents and nicks on the edges of the cover) in near fine condition, with Dj (small piece of the Dj cover is chipped on the edges, two ink marks and small nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC. Illustrated with a colour map inside the front and back cover, colour, b/w photos, drawings and maps. Nice and clean pages with two colour marks on the outer edges, small creases on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 423pp including Foreword, famiy trees, appendices. Price un-clipped. A collectable book. This is another paragraph Book Description: Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. This legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes new life into beloved tales. From Persephone's pomegranate seeds to Prometheus's fire, from devious divine schemes to immortal love affairs, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in each story and reveals its relevance for our own time. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world, with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.
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Near fine in Near fine jacket. Near fine condition. Michael Joseph, 2017. First UK edition-first printing (1). Blue hardback (gilt lettering to the spine, two small dents and nick on the edges of the cover) with Dj (two small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with a colour map inside the front and back cover, colour, b/w photos, drawings and maps. Nice and clean pages as new with light shelf wear on the outer edges. 423pp including Foreword, famiy trees, appendices. Price un-clipped. A collectable and scarce first edition-first printing.
