The second volume rounds the set out with the remaining two of the big five – Grettir’s Saga and the Laexdala Saga – and several other tales. This volume is illustrated by Simon Noyes. The first volume contains three of the big five with Egil’s Saga, Eyrbyggia Saga and Njal’s Saga, along with other gems including the stories that relate to the discovery and attempted colonization of the Americas in the 10 th century, and one of the Sagas of the Poets which features two poets in love with the same woman. Next we have the two volumes of the Icelandic Sagas published in 19, that are edited, introduced by Magnus Magnusson. Published: 1999, 2002 | Status: Out of Print But as before, the coloured illustrations in the single volume are far superior, while the smaller sized multi-volume set is probably easier to read.Įditor: Magnus Magnusson | Illustrator: Simon Noyes Similar to the Greek myths, there is a monochrome 3-volume set of this series also available, with the three volumes being titled ‘History and Romance’, ‘Heroes and Saints’, and ‘Marvels and Magic’. This is another of the books to watch out for which edition you purchase. Occasional illustrations are by John Vernon Lord. The tales drawn together in this book by Richard Barber are from a wide range of medieval sources, spanning the centuries from the dawn of Christianity to the age of the Plantagenets. The Norse gods which peopled the Anglo-Saxon past survive in Beowulf Cuchulainn, Taliesin and the magician Merlin take shape from Celtic mythology and saints include Helena who brought a piece of the True Cross to Britain, and Joseph of Arimathea whose staff grew into the Glastonbury thorn. The collection of British Myths and Legends was released in 1998. Where to buy: British Myths and Legends Abebooks If you’re interested in a comparison between the original books and the smaller multi-part volumes that Folio also released a few years later for some of these editions – whilst the text is identical and the obvious difference is size, I believe the most important distinction is in the illustrations – the single volume editions contains beautiful two-colour images, whilst the illustrations in the smaller cheaper sets are produced only in black and white.Įditor: Richard Barber | Illustrator: John Vernon Lord Grahame Baker provides the lovely illustrations. The tales are followed by an interpretation of its origin and significance. Each myth is presented in the voice of a narrator, and each God or Goddess is introduced as they are born. This book was first released in 1996 and it is a fairly scholarly study of the myths, relating them to the way the ancient Greeks lived and thought. We open our tour with the single volume edition of The Greek Myths, retold by Robert Graves. If for any reason a book does not meet your expectations, you may return it to us within four weeks and we will arrange for an exchange or refund (excluding postage).Editor: Robert Graves | Illustrator: Grahame Baker We are here to help you, and are open from 9am until 8pm UK time, Monday to Friday. Whether you need help choosing what books to buy, are ready to place an order or need help after we have delivered your order – every call is important to us. Our dedicated UK-based customer service team are ready to take your call. Please visit our website to see our current collection or request a catalogue. Our editions range from the classic fiction to fantasy science fiction to ancient and modern history gothic tales to science – there is something for everyone. Because each book is considered as an individual object of value in its own right, there is a variety to our design and style – the only uniformity is in the quality of every single edition.įolio books make wonderful gifts for readers of all ages. The books we select for publication are timeless – we know they will be enjoyed and appreciated now and in the future. We publish exquisitely produced new editions of already published works, with some exclusive anthologies and short story collections. Our books can only be purchased new through our website, ordered by post or over the telephone. For 70 years, we have celebrated the unique joy derived from owning, holding and reading a beautiful printed edition of your particular favourite. The Folio Society publishes beautifully crafted collector’s editions of the world’s greatest books, each with newly commissioned illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout.
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