The myth and legends series is one im interested in collecting, as i enjoy the subject matter a lot. Myths and legends in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. All the beauty, magic and fascination of the celtic world in a comprehensive, beautifully written guide. Further details about these books can be found on the complete list of folio society books. Lady gregorys translations of ancient celtic stories inspi. British myths and legends folio society threevolume set.
For celts in close contact with ancient rome, such as the gauls and celtiberians, their mythology. British myths and legends folio society three volume set. See more ideas about irish mythology, celtic mythology and mythology. Quarter olive green leather over decorative boards. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In encyclopedia of celtic myth and legend, authors john and. A guide to the ancient gods and legends new book documents magical tales of pagan gods and heroes from ireland and wales fri, mar, 2015, 15. Illustrated by louver greek relief 5th century art illustrator. List of folio society book series folio society devotees.
Buy online matthews myths celtic myths matthews myths. Celtic mythology is the mythology of celtic polytheism, the religion of the iron age celts. The mammoth book of celtic myths and legends ma, excellent. Myths and legends checklist folio society devotees. Buy british myths and legends folio society threevolume set by richard barber, john vernon lord isbn. From the folio society, british myths and legends threebook set includes slipcase. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. This marvellous book draws on the whole range of celtic legend to tell the story of these remarkable people. Irish myths and legends has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Explore the legends and myths of the ancient world, get reacquainted with classic fairytales, or enjoy modern retellings of your favourite stories in these. Wise wizards, beautiful princesses and vengeful gods fill the exciting pages of the folio society s fairytales and mythology selection. This splendidly illustrated study by the distinguished celticist t. Stunning illustrations for irish myths and legends brain. Toklas cookbook illustrated by natacha ledwidge resurrected lady gregorys tales in a lavish slipcase edition of irish myths. Some illustrations show only a selection of the books in a series, and not the complete series. Folio societys myths and legends series beautifulbooks. Irish myths and legends lady augusta gregory folio society. Make offer the golden treasury of myths and legends hardcover book deluxe edition hc 1959. Listed in alphabetical order by authors surname, or series title. Agatha christie is at the peak of her crimewriting powers in this cracking case. Yeatsintroduced by colm toibinillustrated by jillian tamakipublished by folio society, 2011beautifully illustrated edition of this. History and romance, heroes and saints, marvels and magic by barber, richard ed.
By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. The folio society edition myths and legends of russia. The result is one of the most varied and brilliant mythologies of all, rich with giants and. Most of the volumes in this fs series have sold out and are. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated.
The golden treasury of myths and legends hardcover book deluxe edition hc 1959. Condition light soiling and wear consistent with age and use. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book. Explore the legends and myths of the ancient world, get reacquainted with classic fairytales, or enjoy modern retellings of your favourite stories in these beautifully illustrated collectors editions. Most of the volumes in this fs series have sold out. The books in this series share a thematic theme of classic mythological retellings, and a visually similar design being large 10 x 7 volumes with a quarter leather binding over cloth covered boards, and in most cases contemporary illustrations were commissioned for. I did these images about a year ago, and am just able to release them now. Irish folklorist and dramatist lady augusta gregory penned some of the most memorable and timeless retellings of tales from irish mythology.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Here are some images from a folio society collection of irish myths and legends. The greek myths vol 1 and vol 2 robert graves abebooks. Celtic myths and legends the folio society leather bound january 1, 2006 by jane ray illustrator, john matthews author, caitlin matthews author visit amazons caitlin matthews page. Myths and legends of india folio society hardback book. Seller double b books published 2007 condition f edition ninth printing item.
Irish myths and legends by lady augusta gregory with a preface by w. Irish myths and legends book by lady gregory 1 available. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Limited edition copies, 3 volume set in leather, plus leather. Irish myths and legends oxfam gb oxfams online shop. I actually havent seen the book yet, but the cover alone is blocked with gold ink and is bound in leather lush.
Rolleston masterfully retells the great celtic myths and illuminates the world that spawned them. Like other iron age europeans, the early celts maintained a polytheistic mythology and religious structure. Explore the legends and myths of the ancient world, get. A new addition to the folio society s poirot collection, five little pigs is vividly illustrated by series artist andrew davidson. Focusing principally on irish myths, the book first takes up the history and religion of the celts, the myths of the irish. British myths and legends folio society threevolume set author richard barber formatbinding hardcover book condition new new jacket condition new quantity available 1 edition first edition9th printing binding hardcover publisher the folio society keywords richard barber british myths and legends folio society. Recently, the folio society makers of such exquisitely crafted books as the alice b. I was trying to compile a list of the books the society published in that series, but as i dont have a complete folio bibliography, i wanted to ask you to have a look at it and tell me which ones i missed out. See more ideas about celtic, fairy tales and legends and myths.