Lore Olympus Vol. 01 (Hardcover)

Lore Olympus Vol. 01 (Hardcover)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.

HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “What Scott Pilgrim did for Canadian slackers, Lore Olympus does for the Greek pantheon, while being so beautiful that you know Aphrodite is just staring daggers in its direction.”—Kieron Gillen, co-creator of The Wicked + The Divine

Persephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she’s allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes: she ends up meeting Hades and feels an immediate spark with the charming yet misunderstood ruler of the Underworld. Now Persephone must navigate the confusing politics and relationships that rule Olympus, while also figuring out her own place—and her own power.

This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

This volume collects episodes 1–25 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

Biographical Notes:

Rachel Smythe is the creator of the Eisner-winning Lore Olympus, published via Webtoon.

Title Notes:

• SIMULTANEOUS HARDCOVER AND TRADE PAPERBACK EDITIONS

• TRADE PAPERBACK WILL HAVE FRENCH FLAPS

• FIRST BOOK IN A SERIES: More volumes will be forthcoming (volume 2 will follow in February 2022) and continue the propulsive love story of Hades and Persephone. Each volume will contain roughly 25 episodes, and will also contain original material only available in the book.

• NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: This graphic novel will collect the comics for readers new to Lore Olympus, and will also include a never-before-seen, exclusive short story for existing fans.

• A NEW TAKE ON GREEK MYTH THAT’S RESONATING WITH MILLIONS: Lore Olympus is the #1 webcomic distributed by Webtoon, with over 1 billion views, 5.6 million subscribers and 72 million monthly readers. The series is particularly popular among the site’s female readership–across every age category Webtoon has, Lore Olympus tops the women’s charts.

• FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS FROM LORE OLYMPUS WEBTOON CREATOR RACHEL SMYTHE: Rachel Smythe’s stylish full-color illustrations complement her engaging reimagining of the Greek mythos, creating a gorgeous graphic novel package.

• UPCOMING ANIMATED TV SERIES: The Jim Henson Company is currently developing Lore Olympus for a streaming show; its already huge fandom is poised to grow.

• AUTHOR PLATFORM: Rachel Smythe is the Eisner Award-winning comic creator with a large social media platform. She has 617k+ Instagram followers, 164k+ Twitter followers, and 39k+ Facebook fans.

• MAJOR BUZZ AROUND ANNOUNCEMENT: In the first 24 hours after the announcement of volume 1, we reached 6M+ people, with 209k+ likes, 7k+ comments, and 7k+ shares across all social platforms.

Copyright (c) 2021 by Rachel Smythe and WEBTOON. All rights reserved.

Quotes / Reviews:

“If eyes could eat, [Lore Olympus] would be a feast. Smythe’s artistic style features bright washes of color and bold, suggestive lines. . . . It’s paced as a soap opera, all drawn-out tensions and long-simmering secrets, and I, for one, am thrilled to be along for the ride.”—New York Times Book Review

“It’s easy to see why the internet has fallen in love with Lore Olympus. This dazzling interpretation of the classic Greek myths is as charming as it is provocative, and as witty as it is startlingly romantic. Prepare to be swept away!”—Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles

“This is a refreshingly modern and surprisingly poignant take on the Hades and Persephone myth. Not only does Rachel Smythe’s talent as an illustrator shine in Lore Olympus but also her skill with weaving a steamy, often laugh-out-loud funny, and emotional retelling.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash

“With vivid, irresistible art and storytelling that would make even the Muses swoon, this modern myth deftly tackles the darkness of the ancient stories while never losing its brilliant light. I couldn’t devour it fast enough.”—Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore

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