Greek Goddesses Playing Cards

Haynes, Natalie

 
9781399601689: Greek Goddesses Playing Cards
ISBN 10 : 1399601687 ISBN 13 : 9781399601689
Editeur : Laurence King Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Reimagine Greek mythology with this stunning deck of playing cards, created by writer, broadcaster, and rockstar mythologist, Natalie Haynes.

Featuring the infamous women of Greek mythology, from Medusa and Medea to Helen, Eurydice, and Aphrodite, this deck brings the classic stories into a whole new light. Written by Haynes, who puts women at the center of these legendary tales, and beautifully illustrated by Natalie Foss, each card tells its own story of power, betrayal, and transformation. With a standard 54-card deck featuring familiar suits and court cards, you can play your favorite card games while exploring the rich and fascinating mythology behind each character.

Perfect for fans of mythology, art, and unique card games, this deck is a must-have addition to any collection. Revisit the classics, embrace new perspectives, and see the legendary women of Greek mythology like never before!character.

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À propos des auteurs

Natalie Haynes is a writer, broadcaster and classicist. She has published four novels: The Amber Fury (The Furies in the US) in 2014, The Children of Jocasta (2017), the New York Times bestseller A Thousand Ships (2019) and Stone Blind (2022), which was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023. She has also published three non-fiction books: The Ancient Guide to Modern Life (2010), Pandora's Jar (2020) and Divine Might (2023). She has a series on BBC Radio 4, Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics, which is also available on BBC Sounds and Audible.

Natalie Foss is a Norwegian illustrator who draws with coloured pencils and Procreate, focusing on bold colours, patterns and emotions. Clients include Penguin Random House, Little White Lies, and the BBC. She has illustrated Movie Tarot (2020), Angels for the Modern Mystic (2022), The Real Women of Greek Myth Jigsaw Puzzle (2022) and Greek Goddesses Playing Cards (2025) for Laurence King.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Reimagine Greek mythology with this stunning deck of playing cards, created by writer, broadcaster, and rockstar mythologist, Natalie Haynes.

Featuring the infamous women of Greek mythology, from Medusa and Medea to Helen, Eurydice, and Aphrodite, this deck brings the classic stories into a whole new light. Written by Haynes, who puts women at the center of these legendary tales, and beautifully illustrated by Natalie Foss, each card tells its own story of power, betrayal, and transformation. With a standard 54-card deck featuring familiar suits and court cards, you can play your favorite card games while exploring the rich and fascinating mythology behind each character.

Perfect for fans of mythology, art, and unique card games, this deck is a must-have addition to any collection. Revisit the classics, embrace new perspectives, and see the legendary women of Greek mythology like never before!character.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Laurence King Publishing
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1399601687
ISBN 13 
9781399601689
Reliure
Cartes
Illustrateur
Foss Natalie
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
52
Coordonnées du fabricant
Laurence King Publishing
info@laurencekingverlag.de

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