The Odyssey
With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer’s epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it’s never been told before.
"Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer’s epic."—Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series
Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning—and a little help from Mount Olympus—to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for more than 2,500 years—though never quite like this.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 256
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2010
Publisher: Candlewick
Language: en
ISBN: 9780763642686
Creator Bio
Gareth Hinds is an American author and illustrator who is best known for his graphic novel adaptations of classic literature. He was born in Maryland and grew up in Massachusetts, where he developed a love for drawing and storytelling. Hinds studied at the Parsons School of Design in New York City and later attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He began his career as a freelance illustrator, working on projects for various clients including newspapers, magazines, and book publishers. In 1999, he published his first graphic novel, "The Collected Essex County," which was followed by several other adaptations of literary works, including "Beowulf," "The Iliad," and "The Odyssey." Hinds' unique style and attention to detail have earned him numerous awards and critical acclaim in the world of graphic novels.
