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King of the gods kindle edition by oconnor, george, oconnor, george. Apollo the brilliant one by george oconnor available from rakuten kobo. In the eighth book of the olympians series by george oconnor the muses, or mousai, tell 7 tales of apollo, all displaying his faults and his humanity, which oconnor presents as a way of showing that apollo, the most greek of the gods, was also the most human, and it is this humanity that enamors so many to him. Mighty apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but theres more to this olympian than a bright smile and a shining chariot. The newest addition to george oconnors olympians series is, as always, a perfectly brilliant one. The olympians is a series of graphic novels about greek mythology. In olympians, oconnor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic greek myths. It will conclude in 2020, with the final book dionysos. Lord of the dead in the 20 kids comics revolution awards. Oconnor has published several childrens picture books. George o connor is the new york timesbestselling author of the olympians, the ongoing series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the greek gods. This sturdy boxed set includes paperback editions of the first six olympians books by multiple new york timesbestselling authorillustrator george oconnor. Olympians books by george oconnor powerhouse arena.
George oconnor is the creator of the new york times bestselling graphic novel series olympians, in addition to serving as the illustrator of the captain awesome series. George oconnor is a greek mythology buff and a classic superhero comics fan, and in this series of graphic. Mighty apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but theres more to this olympian than a. In the latest volume of olympians, new york times bestselling author george oconnor continues to turn his extensive knowledge of the original greek myths into riproaring graphic novel storytelling. Olympians is, simply put, the book series i wanted to read as a kid. George oconnor is a new york timesbestselling author and illustrator of the olympians series as well as such graphic novels as journey into mohawk country and ball peen hammer.
The olympians book series by george oconnor includes books zeus. George oconnor is the new york timesbestselling author of the olympians, the ongoing series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the greek gods. Warlover ares butts heads with athena, goddess of military victoryand their conflict will have repercussions for generations to come. I love greek mythology more than almost anything, and to be able to celebrate and share my love with thousands of readers has been a dream come true. Olympians author george oconnor shares his tricks of the trade. George oconnor is a greek mythology buff and a classic superhero comics fan, and in this series of graphic novels, hes out to remind us how much our pantheon of superheroes superman, batman, the xmen, etc owes to mankinds original superheroes. My hearty thank you to everyone who voted for my book hades. The brilliant one and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Find the complete olympians book series by george oconnor. I desperately want you to know that all original artwork is ed to george oconnor unless otherwise noted. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. George oconnor books list of books by author george o.
While the daulaires book of greek myths is the gold standard for illustrated. The crazy thing is, by the time youre done reading this book, shes kind of your favorite too. By zeus, its athena, hera, hades, poseidon, and aphrodite. Oconnor is currently working on olympians, a projected 12book series retelling the greek myths in a graphic novel format, with. George oconnor oconnor, george george oconnor is a new york times bestselling author and illustrator of the olympians series as well as such graphic novels as journey into mohawk country and ball peen hammer. Hades follows in the footsteps of zeus, hera and athena.
This sturdy boxed set includes paperback editions of the first six olympians books by multiple new york times bestselling authorillustrator george oconnor. In volume ten of olympians, george oconnor delves into the myth of hermes, the trickster god. Signed copies exclusively available at powerhouse online shop and in our two brooklyn bookstores. Olympians book 8 mighty apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but theres more to this olympian than a bright smile and a shining chariot.
He is also the author and illustrator of the picture books kapow. George oconnors ongoing graphic novel series has not suffered with age. Although i found it difficult to read personally due to having little experience with graphic novels, i can see how this book can be of interest to other. Olympians a new york times bestsellervolume 4 of the highly acclaimed olympians series hades. The strong, largerthanlife heroes of the olympians can summon lightning, control the sea, turn invisible, or transform themselves into any. Born in 1973, george oconnor loved to tell stories as a child. Below samples of george oconnor signed title pages. This sturdy boxed set includes paperback editions of the first six olympians books by multiple new york. See all books authored by george oconnor, including zeus. This book tells the exciting story of the trojan war, and the gods interference in this epic battle.
Look for the same thoroughly researched and wonderfully accessible comics storytelling as oconnor tackles the story of the aphrodite from her dramatic birth emerging from seafoam to her role in the trojan war. In olympians, oconnor draws from primary documents. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading olympians. From high atop olympus, the nine muses, or mousai, recount the story of the.
Most immediately striking about this, aside from the exciting artwork, is the care oconnor takes to visualize the creation myth that begins with gaea creating and taking as a husband the sky, ouranos. Oconnor is currently working on olympians, a projected 12book series retelling the greek myths in a graphic novel format, with one book for each olympian. George oconnor is the new york timesbestselling author of the olympians. Oconnor s books tell actionpacked adventures filled with monsters and romance. Hades, lord of the dead, by the cartoonist george oconnor, enters our paperback graphic books bestseller list at no. In olympians, oconnor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell. In volume six of olympians, graphic novel authorartist george oconnor turns the spotlight on aphrodite, the goddess of love. Olympians boxed set by george oconnor, paperback barnes.
He is such a natural teacher and we had a blast when he did a workshop to introduce the collection a. Oconnor launched his acclaimed olympians series, and the books. George oconnor is an american cartoonist and illustrator that is best known for the olympians series of graphic novels. Oconnor is currently working on olympians, a projected 12 book series retelling the greek myths in a graphic novel format, with one book for each olympian god. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. See the complete olympians series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. George oconnor born november 5, 1973 is an americanborn author, cartoonist and illustrator living in brooklyn career. From his infancy, when he bewitches animals and bends them to his will stealing a herd of apollos prize cattle in the bargain, to his adolescence and adulthood when he becomes father to the equally mischievous pan, hermess story is wildly entertaining as he brings a little bit of chaos to. George oconnor is a greek mythology buff and a classic superhero comics fan, and hes out to remind us how much our pantheon of superheroes superman, batman, the xmen, etc owes to mankinds original superheroes.