Arthur, the Always King

Description: "Translated, adapted, told, and retold, the stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captivated imaginations across time. Now comes a lavishly illustrated, masterful retelling sure to enthrall a new generation of readers. From the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to the quest for the Holy Grail, stories both familiar and unfamiliar are woven into a vivid tapestry of Arthurian lore that spans from the king's conception to his final battle"--

Review Quotes: A stately rendition of the Arthurian legend. . . . Visually stunning.
--Kirkus Reviews

Crossley-Holland (Norse Myths) recounts myriad Arthurian legends in this evocative, episodic telling. Intricately detailed full-page artwork by Riddell (Pirate Stew), rendered in swathes of muted color highlighted by regal blues and vivid gold, accompanies succinct literary text. . . . lyrically developed.
--Publishers Weekly

[Crossley-Holland] presents a retelling of several Arthurian stories and parts of Thomas Malory's sweeping Morte d'Arthur. . . challenging and thought-provoking.
--The Horn Book

Mr. Crossley-Holland includes enough courtly language and historical references to keep the stories situated in their time, but otherwise he writes with a freshness and economy that will make these centuries-old tales accessible to the modern reader. Mr. Riddell's illustrations, which sometimes dominate the page and sometimes decorate its margins, help make this striking volume special--ideal for reading on a beach holiday after the sand is washed off for the day.
--The Wall Street Journal