King of Birds
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The King of Birds

Gamayun Tales Book 1

Author: Alexander Utkin

Illustrator: Alexander Utkin

Binding: Hardcover

Imprint: Nobrow

Age 14+

Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels

Greetings, best beloved, my name is Gamayun. I am a magical human-faced bird from Slavic mythology. Today I will tell you an amazing tale: the King of Birds.This is the story of how a small golden apple started a great battle. It all began with a mouse and a sparrow, but soon all the animals and birds were waging a mighty war. After all, the King of Birds forgives no one... but what will happen when he finds himself at the mercy of a plucky merchant? Enter a world of magic and adventure in this stunningly illustrated comic based on traditional Russian folklore.

Creators

Alexander Utkin is an illustrator, comic artist, designer and musician from Russia. He studied at Moscow State University of Printing Arts, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Arts. Clients include Samsung, Universal Music and
WWF, among many others.

Utkin, Alexander

Reviews

Alexander Utkin’s blue, orange and yellow-dominated visuals are both painterly and modern, and the story is magical and full of the strangeness of the original fairytale that inspired it.

BookTrust

Alexander Utkin’s Lavish and Rich Illustrative Style Brings Russian Folk Tales to Life

Broken Frrontier

This beautifully illustrated, refreshing take on folktales blends classic storytelling techniques and expressive, captivating character design. Utkin’s artistic style is a fluid combination of 1960s-era Disney animation and mid-twentieth-century graphic design, with a bold palette to match.

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Product Information

Edition: Graphic Novel
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781910620380
Australia RRP: $29.99
New Zealand RRP: $32.99
Publication Date: 1/5/2018
Trim Size: 178 x 267 mm
Extent: 72
Age Range: 14 - 16
Imprint: Nobrow
Themes: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > General
JUVENILE FICTION > Comics & Graphic Novels > Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology
JUVENILE FICTION > Legends, Myths, Fables > General
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