George G. Harrap published a series of a dozen books called “The Myths Series” between 1907 and 1917. The covers are not uniform, but are all decorative and collectible. This illustrated article explores all the titles in the series.
A series of five myth, legend and folklore collections from the 1960s written by Roger Lancelyn Green and stunningly illustrated by talented twin artists Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone.
Looking for some beautiful books on myths, legends and world folklore? This list includes all the best ones, both vintage and currently in print.
The World Mythology Series was first released in the 1980s and is known for the beautiful lush full colour paintings that accompany the tales.
Every year I publish a list of some of the most beautiful books released during the year – ranging from beautiful editions of classic novels, to delightful picture books, to fiction and fantasy with special bindings and stunning illustrations, to incredible non-fiction that you would be thrilled to have on your shelves. Come, browse and be inspired!
The Gresham Myths, or Gresham’s ‘Myth and Legend in Literature and Art’ series is a beautiful collection of 12 vintage books with stunning Art Nouveau decorative bindings, produced between 1912-1931.
Updated 2022. Johan Egerkrans is the Swedish illustrator of an amazing set of books on Norse Gods, Swedish fair folk, undead creatures and dragons. He combines a dark hard-edged imagination with the whimsy of Johan Bauer and Arthur Rackham.
Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone illustrated several stunning series of myths, legends and folk tales for 5 years of Finding Out Magazine, some of which never appeared elsewhere…
The ‘Legendary Beasts’ series by fantasy artist Angus McBride appeared weekly on the back of Finding Out magazines for 36 weeks during 1966.
A list of Finding Out Magazine volumes that included illustrations by the Grahame Johnstone twins, as well as a selection of illustrations from stories within the volumes.