Name: Norse Mythology 2
Price: 34.59 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Neil Gaiman
ISBN: 9781506722177

Type

Physical Book

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Illustrated by

Publisher

Year

2022

Language

English

Pages

152

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

26.4 x 17.8 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.64 kg.

ISBN13

9781506722177

Synopsis "Norse Mythology 2 "

#1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and Eisner Award-winning comics legend P. Craig Russell breathe new life into the ancient Norse stories in this comic-book adaptation of the hit novel Norse Mythology. In this second volume, Gaiman and Russell once more team with a legendary collection of artists to bring more Norse myths to life, including the origins of poetry and a mead that many will die for, Thor and Loki's eventful trip into the land of giants, the gods' woeful bargain that might lose them eternal life, and the beloved god Frey's journey to Valhalla and beyond to find a certain missing something. Collects Norse Mythology II #1-#6, featuring art by Matt Horak, Mark Buckingham, Gabriel Hernández Walta, and Sandy Jarrell in a beautiful hardcover volume with dust jacket!

Neil Gaiman

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Neil Gaiman (Portchester, England, 1960) is one of the most influential and versatile writers in contemporary literature, known for transforming the fantasy genre with his unique imagination and fresh approach to narrative. From a young age, Gaiman showed an intense passion for reading, devouring everything from Tolkien and C.S. Lewis classics to comics, which marked his creative path.

Gaiman began his career as a journalist and was decisively influenced by his encounter with screenwriter Alan Moore, which led him to write comics alongside artist Dave McKean, with whom he created the graphic novel Violent Cases. Later, he was hired by DC Comics to reimagine Sandman, turning a secondary character into a masterpiece of adult comics. He has also collaborated with Terry Pratchett on the novel Good Omens (1990) and has worked as a screenwriter on series like Doctor Who.

Winner of prestigious awards such as the Hugo, Nebula, Bram Stoker, and Locus, and a member of the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, Neil Gaiman is a versatile author who combines mythology, fantasy, and a unique narrative style, achieving a lasting impact both in literature and popular culture.

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P. Craig Russell

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Philip Craig Russell is a renowned American illustrator and scriptwriter, noted for his contribution to fantasy comics and literary adaptations. He began his career in the 70s and quickly established himself as a master of visual storytelling, known for his elegant and detailed style, which combines classic and modern elements. His work spans both original creations and adaptations of operas and literary tales.

Among his most notable works are "The Ring of the Nibelung" (2000), based on the work of Richard Wagner, and "Harlequin's Heart" (1992). He has also adapted stories by Neil Gaiman, such as "The Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1991). His contribution to comics has earned him multiple Eisner Awards, solidifying him as a reference in the genre.

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