Gamayun Tales I
An Anthology of Modern Russian Folk Tales (Volume 1)
Enter a world of magic and adventure in this stunning series based on traditional Russian folklore.
Alexander Utkin’s Gamayun Tales are fresh and modern adaptations of old Slavic folktales, teamed with bold and beautiful illustrations. Jam-packed with stories of magical quests and talking animals, golden chests that turn into palaces and encounters with terrifying Water Spirits, there’s no end to the adventure in these books!
The vibrant, action packed comics are fun and engaging for readers of all ages.
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.
Reviews
Gamayun, the magical human-faced bird of Slavic mythology, narrates this vibrant and luxurious graphic novel for younger readers. 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.
The Book Trust on The King of Birds
