Pantheon

Gods and Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World

AvPhilippa Lewis

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

Del i serien Wooden Books U.K. Series

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Beskrivning

How many Muses are there? Who were the original twelve Titans? Why is Zeus (Jupiter) associated with power stations, and Poseidon (Neptune) with salt-cellars? Who were Aphrodite's (Venus') handmaidens? In this beautiful little book, packed with helpful details and rare early illustrations, picture-researcher Philippa Lewis reveals the fabulous deities of the Classical world, their colourful characters, memorable stories and visual attributes, showing how the immortals live on even today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-09-15
Mått:125 x 155 x 8 mm
Vikt:100 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Wooden Books U.K. Series
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Wooden Books
ISBN:9781907155499
Utmärkelser:Winner of 1st Prize (Best Series) - New York Book Show 2007

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Philippa Lewis is a writer, photographer and picture editor. She is the author of A Dictionary of Ornament; A Guide to House Design in Britain; Everything you can do in the Garden without Actually Gardening: Everyman's Castle; as well as Portals (in this series). She divides her time between Paris and the Orkneys.

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Wooden Books are: "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.