Victoria Topping – illustratör

Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019An illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other, Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping colour. From artist Victoria Topping and with authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw, uncover the lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters – and the stories behind them – as you journey back in time to ancient Greece. For exmaple, discover:The Odyssey: the story of how Odysseus got back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.Cyclops: a monster with a single eye on his forehead! Poseidon: Zeus's brother and God of the sea, earthquakes, soil, storms and horses.Penelope: the faithful wife of Odysseus and the mother of Telemachus. The Sirens: dangerous creatures who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music.Each boldly designed spread presents a figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their defining attributes and a summary of their story, along with multiple sidelights that provide additional facts.An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000 followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping’s artwork is a fusion of technological and traditional techniques that combines photography, painting and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made.The thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters and gods.

Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other. Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping colour from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw.Uncover the colourful lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters as you journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today.Each boldly designed spread presents a figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their defining attributes and a summary of their story, along with multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of famous mythological tales and historical events, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War and the story of the Argonauts.An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000 followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping’s artwork is a fusion of technological and traditional techniques that combines photography, painting and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made.The thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters and gods.

Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019An illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other, Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping colour. From artist Victoria Topping and with authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw, uncover the lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters – and the stories behind them – as you journey back in time to ancient Greece. For exmaple, discover:The Odyssey: the story of how Odysseus got back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.Cyclops: a monster with a single eye on his forehead! Poseidon: Zeus's brother and God of the sea, earthquakes, soil, storms and horses.Penelope: the faithful wife of Odysseus and the mother of Telemachus. The Sirens: dangerous creatures who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music.Each boldly designed spread presents a figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their defining attributes and a summary of their story, along with multiple sidelights that provide additional facts.An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000 followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping’s artwork is a fusion of technological and traditional techniques that combines photography, painting and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made.The thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters and gods.

Discover 50 incredible monsters, beasts and magical creatures from around the world in this spectacular illustrated treasury.From fire-breathing dragons and giant Krakens to trolls, giants, werewolves and yetis, Monsterlogica is packed with the world's most fascinating legendary creatures, brought vividly to life with stunning full-page artwork by Victoria Topping. Divided into three clear chapters on Monsters, Beasts and Magical Beings, this beautiful book is sure to have young monsterologists poring over the pages for hours on end, with something to capture every imagination. For example, discover:  The Kraken, a giant, tentacled monster from Norse mythology.Dragons in all their fire-breathing ferocity.The chicken-headed Basilisk.Giants, Ogres and Trolls – and how to tell the difference.Mermaids and Unicorns.Many lesser-known or more unusual supernatural creatures, from the lion-like Haetae of Korean folklore to the mysterious Scottish Selkie.A stunning gift for monster-loving kids and curious grown-ups alike, Monsterlogica is a book to return to again and again, with new discoveries waiting on every visit.