The Random House Book of Greek Myths

Greek myths make up the very pillar of Western culture. But they are more than classic stories every child should know. They are rousing tales—rich in character, drama, and high adventure—that have captured readers through the ages. In The Random House Book of Greek Myths, Hugo Award-winning author Joan D. Vinge introduces the Greek gods and goddesses and retells fourteen favorite myths with wit, style, and compassion. This sophisticated but accessible collection is stunningly illustrated with paintings by Oren Sherman that evoke the mystery and majesty of ancient Greece. Perfect for readers of all ages.

Joan D. Vinge has been called "one of the reigning queens of science fiction." She has written numerous science fiction novels, among them The Snow Queen and the novelette Eyes of Amber, both of which won the Hugo Award. Joan D. Vinge has a degree in anthropology from San Diego State University. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and two children.

Oren Sherman is a nationally acclaimed artist and illustrator working in the tradition of the great American poster artists of the 1920s and 1940s. A graduate of the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, he brings his lifelong interest in and passion for Greek myths to his collection, his first forray into illustrating books for young people. Oren Sherman works in Boston's Fenway Studios and divides his time between Boston and Cape Cod.