Mythos: The Illustrated Edition - Hardcover

by Stephen Fry (Author), Jesús Sotés (Illustrator)

A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024

Stephen Fry's beloved retelling of the Greek myths, now available in a stunning illustrated deluxe edition.

Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths in this richly illustrated deluxe edition of Stephen Fry's internationally bestselling Mythos.

Journey from the soaring heights of Mount Olympus to the shadowy depths of the Underworld and from Eros and Psyche's against-all-odds romance to Prometheus's gift of fire to mankind. With his signature wit, warmth, and storytelling brilliance, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in each story and reveals its deep resonance with our own lives without losing any of their original wonder.

Featuring vibrant full-color artwork throughout, this collectible edition is beautifully produced with a textured cover, dyed page edges, and an elegant design worthy of the myths themselves. Whether you are discovering these stories for the first time or revisiting old favorites, this volume offers an immersive new way to experience one of humanity's greatest mythological traditions. Perfect for longtime mythology fans and readers newly discovering the enduring power of Greek myths.

BELOVED STORYTELLER: Stephen Fry is an icon whose signature wit and engaging style make these classic myths feel fresh, entertaining, and deeply human.

STUNNING COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Fry's series of retellings--Mythos, Heroes, Troy, and Odyssey--are international bestsellers. Now, fans can complete their collection and revisit the beloved first book with this gorgeous edition. With a sleek contemporary design and full-color artwork throughout, it is perfect for display and gifting.

GREAT FOR CLASSICS & FANTASY READERS: An ideal gift for mythology lovers, history enthusiasts, fantasy readers, and collectors of beautifully illustrated books.

Perfect for

• Fans of Stephen Fry and the Mythos series
• Mythology, classics, and ancient history enthusiasts
• Collectors of illustrated and deluxe editions
• Fans of epic fantasy, folklore, and myth retellings
• Readers of Madeline Miller, Natalie Haynes, and Edith Hamilton
• Holiday, graduation, and special-occasion gift-giving

Author Biography

Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and he was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He hosted over 180 episodes of QI and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of the Mythos series, as well as four novels--Revenge, Making History, The Hippopotamus, and The Liar--and three volumes of autobiography--Moab Is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles, and More Fool Me.

Jesús Sotés is an artist based in Spain. He has illustrated books, articles, and ad campaigns for clients such as Laurence King Publishing, Penguin Random House, the Boston Globe, Hermès, and British Airways.