{"product_id":"mythologica-an-encyclopedia-of-gods-monsters-and-mortals-from-ancient-greece-hardcover","title":"Mythologica: An Encyclopedia of Gods, Monsters and Mortals from Ancient Greece - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVictoria Topping\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eStephen P. Kershaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other. \u003ci\u003eMythologica \u003c\/i\u003efeatures startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping color from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr. Stephen Kershaw.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Uncover the colorful lives of \u003cb\u003e50 powerful gods and goddesses, earth-dwelling mortals, and terrifying monsters\u003c\/b\u003e as you journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach boldly designed spread presents a figure from the myths\u003c\/b\u003e, including their name in Greek, their defining attributes, and a summary of their story, along with multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of \u003cb\u003efamous mythological tales and historical events\u003c\/b\u003e, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War, and the story of the Argonauts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn electrifying visual portrayal of each figure\u003c\/b\u003e transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000 followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping's artwork is a fusion of technological and traditional techniques that combines photography, painting, and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The thrilling images and digestible text provide the \u003cb\u003eperfect introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ebeautiful display reference for the whole family\u003c\/b\u003e. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic, and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters, and gods.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictoria Topping\u003c\/b\u003e has worked as an artist and illustrator since graduating with a BA in Illustration in 2008. She uses multiple textures and images to create her work and uses a fusion of technology and traditional techniques - often using photography, painting, gold-leafing and cut up collage which is then digitally scanned and arranged on the computer. Her work is heavily influenced by music and Victoria aims to give each piece of her artwork its own unique soul, through harnessing a blend of spirituality, culture, the cosmos and mother earth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Kershaw\u003c\/b\u003e wrote his PhD under Richard Buxton, arguably the leading scholar on Greek myth in the world. He has taught Classics in numerous establishments, including Oxford University Department for Continuing Education and Warwick University. He runs the European Studies Classical Tour for Rhodes College and the University of the South.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictoria Topping\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Bath and has worked as an artist and illustrator since graduating with a BA in Illustration in 2008. She uses multiple textures and images to create her work and uses a fusion of technology and traditional techniques - often using photography, painting, gold-leafing and cut up collage which is then digitally scanned and arranged on the computer. Her work is heavily influenced by music and Victoria aims to give each piece of artwork its own unique soul, through harnessing a blend of spirituality, culture, the cosmos and mother earth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Kershaw\u003c\/b\u003e wrote his PhD under Richard Buxton, arguably the leading scholar on Greek myth in the world. He has taught Classics in numerous establishments, including Oxford University Department for Continuing Education and Warwick University. 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