For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe.
This stunning book brings together a selection of these legends from all over the world - from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.
A timeless, treasured classic that speaks to all agesIncludes stories from cultures on every continent giving it a universal appealStunning artwork style that's a unique mix of William Morris and illuminated manuscriptsIllustrator Andy Wilx is an experienced artist and designer with an established luxury home design brandAnita Ganeri is an award-winning author, who won the Geographical Association Silver Award and the Blue Peter Award for the Best Book with FactsA deluxe cover finish with arlin and 100% gold foil detail