By Naomi
As the buyer for the Mythology sections in The Hague and Leidschendam, I see a lot of pretty editions pass by.
Below are some gift recommendations for the mythology lover in your life – which may just be you!
Dragons, Heroes, Myths and Magic: The Medieval Art of Storytelling by Chantry Westwell
The author retells 50 of the first adventure stories ever recorded from the Middle Ages, ranging from well-known legends like King Arthur to lesser-known tales featuring local characters.
The stories are accompanied by wonderful art that has survived from the 8th to 16th centuries.
The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm, illustrated by Arthur Rackham
This compendium features 211 stories by the brothers Grimm, accompanied by both black-and-white and colored illustrations.
Collected in a luxurious gift edition, this version of Grimm’s Fairy Tales makes for a wonderful gift.
Mythos Illustrated by Stephen Fry, illustrated by Jesus Sotes Vicente
For those who have read Mythos, as well as for those who haven’t, this illustrated edition features beautiful colored artwork that adds to the richness of Fry’s storytelling.
The Flame Tree Collector’s Editions
This series is made up of gorgeous little hardbacks with gold sprayed edges. With African, Greek, Japanese mythology and everything in between, there’s something for everyone in these books that are perfect for gifting.
