Viaggio nella mitologia nordica

Texts by Tom Birkett
Illustrations by Isabella Mazzanti

A richly illustrated anthology to learn about the giants, monsters, heroes and gods that populate the legends of the ancient Norse world.

With Isabella Mazzanti’s beautiful portraits of characters from Norse mythology and enchanting descriptions by Norse mythology scholar and expert Thomas Birkett, this collection is an ideal read for lovers of Viking myths or for readers seeking an introduction to an epic world of intrigue, battles and magic.

With this book, readers will experience an adventure through time by immersing themselves in a realm of ice and fire, meeting gods, elves, giants and other characters from Norse folklore and participating in their epic deeds and destinies. Each profile introduces the history, main characteristics, and curious details of each character, from familiar deities such as the mighty Thor to protagonists of lesser-known legends such as the giant sisters Gjálp and Greip. A feast for the eyes and an exciting journey, this book is perfect for the whole family to explore and enjoy.

TEXTS
Tom Birkett – Lecturer in Old English and Old Norse at University College, Cork, Ireland. As a child he spent a lot of time wandering around castles, looking for the Vikings and their stories.

ILLUSTRATIONS
Isabella Mazzanti – She is Art Director of IDEA Academy as well as a founding partner. After several years of experience in the artistic field, she started working as an Art Director, illustrator and cartoonist in Italy, USA and France.