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Once upon a Time Machine: Greek Gods & Legends

by Chris Stevens
Dark Horse. Apr. 2018. 223p. ed. by Andrew Carl & . ISBN 9781616556662. pap. $17.99; ebk. ISBN 9781630083977. LIT/MYTHOLOGY
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Editors Carl and Stevens (both, Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream) offer the second volume in the "Once upon a Time Machine" series, moving from new takes on classic fairy tales (presented in their first work) to 30 classic Greek myths reimagined through the lens of sf. Each of the 19 stand-alone stories (several myths are represented by a single piece of art) are written and illustrated by a different creative team, offering a range of bold art styles and storytelling techniques in a format reminiscent of Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction or Edith Hamilton's Mythology. Despite dramatically different interpretations of the myths, the authors demonstrate deep understanding of both the original characters and the meaning behind their stories, and readers may find themselves inspired to reread the original legends.
VERDICT A beautifully illustrated and highly enjoyable read for mythology and sf fans, middle school through adult.
Reviewed by Tammy Ivins, Univ. of North Carolina at Wilmington , May 25, 2018
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