Gamayun Tales I by Alexander Utkin

Gamayun Tales I by Alexander Utkin

Enter a world of magic and adventure in this stunning series based on traditional Russian folklore. Collected into a beautiful new paperback edition for the first time!

Alexander Utkin's Gamayun Tales are fresh and modern adaptations of familiar Russian folktales, teamed with bold and beautiful illustrations that take inspiration from classical mid-century Disney animation. Jam-packed with stories of magical quests and talking animals, golden chests that turn into palaces and encounters with terrifying Water Spirits, there's no end to the adventure in these books! A great introduction to Slavic folklore for kids who have already read everything on Egyptian and Greek mythology.

Gamayun Tales I collects together three of Alexander Utkin's interconnected stories based on traditional Russian folklore, filled with warm firelight and heroic strangeness [..] Utkin's words and images weave powerfully together to create an enduring sense of enchantment. * The Guardian *
The real star is Utkin's breathtaking visuals, in which chalky textures and vibrant tones of mustard, ruby, and cerulean create striking moments. * Publishers Weekly *
Accessibly priced at just £12.99 it gives a whole new audience of readers an opportunity to enjoy these stunningly illustrated folktales. * Broken Frontier *

Alexander Utkin is an illustrator, comic artist, designer and musician from Russia. He studied at Moscow State University of Printing Arts, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Arts. Clients include Samsung, Universal Music and WWF, among many others. He lives in Moscow, Russia

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781910620670
ISBN 10	191062067X
Title	Gamayun Tales I
Author	Alexander Utkin
Series	Gamayun Tales
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Nobrow Ltd
Year published	2020-03-01
Number of pages	184
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.