- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Candlewick (Oct 12 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0763642681
- ISBN-13: 978-0763642686
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 2.2 x 26.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 962 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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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.
"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.
About the Author
Gareth Hinds is the creator of several acclaimed graphic novels based on classics. About THE ODYSSEY, he says, "It was incredibly exciting to work with this material. Gods, monsters, flawed heroes, battles, and all the best and worst of human nature, set against an ancient Mediterranean backdrop. It’s a dream project."
Gareth Hinds lives in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Gareth Hinds lives in Watertown, Massachusetts.
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This review is from: The Odyssey (Paperback)
Reason for Reading: This is a Cybils '10 nominee and required reading for me as a graphic novels panelist.
A stunning, scholarly reinterpretation of Homer's Odyssey. Hinds has used as background material his favourite translations, then putting them aside used more prosaic translations to help him reinterpret Homer into the graphic novel format where text needs to be more sparse to meet with illustration in telling the story. I have read many, many retellings of Homer in story format. I love the epic tale of Odysseus though I have no interest in reading translations of the original verse. I'm not a fan of poetry but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the glory of the epic tale being told. Hinds has done a sensational job of retelling in everyday, understandable prose and using his striking watercolour paintings to present a flawless edition of Homer's Odyssey. As far as my memory can serve me every single plot point has been included in Hind's version, nothing has been cut to keep to a certain number of pages and in fact we are presented with an oversized, heavy book of significant pages. Hinds tells his tale basically through conversation and illustration. The book starts with a tiny bit of poetic narrative and then moves straight on to conversation, the only time narrative is used is through Odysseus' own voice as he recounts brief parts of his journey through this method. Illustration is used to great lengths to also tell the story so that the text is not left to carry the plot. There are plenty of wordless sections as the illustrations alone move the tale along. The illustrations are also used specifically to show the sensuous and the violent elements of the epic tale, going places that have no need for words. The art is stunning; the text is readable high quality prose. This edition makes Homer accessible to anyone, of all ages, 13 and older, while remaining a scholarly presentation. A must addition to any Homer or Greek mythology enthusiast's collection.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Odyssey (Paperback)
Gold Star Award Winner!
Many of us are familiar with Homer's timeless classic. Odysseus, hero of the Trojan War, is desperately trying to return home. The gods have not looked upon him favorably, and he has incurred the wrath of Poseidon. His adventures are housed in this new graphic novel edition. He relates the tales of the Cyclops, the Sirens, and the deadly Scylla, who decimate his ship and crew. His journey is long, tireless, and wrought with sadness. Because of his persistence and loyalty to the gods, he is rewarded in the end. Gareth Hinds has retold and illustrated many classic tales, including BEOWULF, KING LEAR, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. His artwork is nothing short of amazing. He has provided stunning watercolors to enhance the retelling of this epic poem. He has also made the poem much more accessible to teen readers. Hinds has taken great pains to stay true to the original tale, including quotes that come directly from the text. This edition would be an excellent way of supplementing a unit about THE ODYSSEY. Teen readers who are curious about Greek mythology and literature should definitely give this graphic novel a chance. I am anxiously awaiting Hinds' next literary offering! Reviewed by: LadyJay
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Sail once again on the "wine dark sea",
By Frank J. Konopka - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Odyssey (Paperback)
I have always enjoyed reading the classic books and other epics from the distant past, and the works of Homer are no exception. I've read both "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad" in various translations, both prose and poetry, and found them fascinating works of literature. When I saw that there was a graphic novel version of the "Odyssey" I just had to buy it, and I am very happy that I did.
The artwork is superb and the story line is essentially faithful to Homer, but put into words and phrases that all can understand. When I read the inside and back covers of this work I discovered that the publishers saw this as reading for teens and young adults. I'm far from those ages (at 64), but still have that fascination with a classic tale well told as is this one. Its been many years since I've read the full story, but this book is quite an excellent refresher course in early Greek epic poetry. The artist takes no overt liberties with the tale; he treats it with respect and that respect comes through on every page. I fully intend to present this book to my 14 year old granddaughter for her to read and enjoy, for she has inherited both her grandfather's and father's love of reading. I sincerely hope she enjoys it as much as I have. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Graphic Novel Odyssey,
By Bookfestival "Bookfestival" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Odyssey (Paperback)
My 17 year-old, non-reader grandson is now reading Gareth Hinds wonderful edition of 'The Odyssey' and he loves it. I highly recommend this very creative edition to all readers.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Perfect for fans of the original Odyssey, but extremely appealing for those reluctant to read the original text.,
By Danielle M. Smith "The1stdaughter" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Odyssey (Paperback)
Odysseus is stranded. A captive of the beautiful and yet enslaving Calypso, he longs for his home and family. What Odysseus is unaware of is the hoard of men seeking after his riches and longing to take away his kingdom. Through his epic journey against a powerful god, Poseidon, and throngs of evil Odysseus must prove himself to the gods and his family to show who truly is king of Ithaca. Told through the eyes of Gareth Hinds, this epic tale comes to life, making an age old tale seem like it happened only yesterday and not thousands of years ago.
This is an incredible graphic novel and completely unexpected. When I was in high school I actually had the opportunity of reading the original Latin text of this story for a language class I was in. It was such an amazing adventure! So, when I received this graphic novel version of the story I was completely taken by surprise. I wasn't even aware there was one, and then to discover that it was so well done was a wonderful treat! Gorgeous illustrations. Some of the most stunning are from the water scenes where the oceans nearly jump off the page. So unbelievably well done. For me, what was truly astonishing about this version of The Odyssey was how accessible it was. If you've read the original you will understand how difficult it can be to get through some of the text. What the graphic novel version Gareth Hinds has put forth are all of the very best moments from the story. It's action packed and perfect for teens who may normally get a bit bored with the tedious nature of classic texts. Not only that, but the story itself is an outstanding way to teach how important being honest and having purpose can be in life. And by using the graphic novel version of the story younger readers will be able to relate more easily, making it more probable that it would be read cover to cover. One of my absolute favorite graphic novel reads to date. The Odyssey is a time honored tale of adventure, love, bravery and good intentions. Having read it in it's original text and now comparing the two, I can easily say that Gareth Hinds has done an excellent job of blending the two to create a world young readers will love. Perfect reading for fans of the classic text, but accessible for new fans as well. In this new medium The Odyssey will continue to be a story that will be told for years to come. |
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