Tyna of the Lake

Description

The widely acclaimed Gamayun Tales returns with this exciting third instalment. A er a deal with Vodyanoy the Water Spirit sees the Merchant's son forced into a life of servitude under water, a not so chance encounter with Vodyanoy's daughter Tyna, may mean that the merchant's son has a chance at freedom. But dangerous creatures lie in the deep blue... will the two youngsters be able to survive long enough to plan their escape?

Alexander Utkin is an illustrator, comic artist, designer and musician from Russia. He studied at Moscow State University of Printing Arts, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Arts. Clients include Samsung, Universal Music and WWF, among many others.

Utkin's artwork is visually stunning, using a palette of striking primary colours that matches the boldness of his narrative perfectly. Infusing new life into a traditional Russian folk tale, this latest instalment in the Gamayun Tales series is as enthralling and evocative as its predecessors. * Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads 2019-20 * In 'Tyna of the Lake,' Utkin's visuals are as good as ever, with this issue being washed in swathes of vibrant green and blue hues. I can't help but be drawn into the underwater kingdom and want to visit it (when it's not under Vodyanoy's rule) and meet these characters -- Luke Cornelius * Multiversity Comics * Utkin can amaze with the twists while retaining the essential fairytale quality of the stories he adapts. [...] It's another all ages treat in a nice small hardcover edition. -- Karl Verhoven * The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide * Tyna of the Lake is the kind of book that will confound and amaze young readers. The art style is lovingly drawn and presented on a huge storied canvas. The illustrations convey the grandiose scale of the monsters, their uniqueness and the magic of the world that lives under the lake. * DaddyMojo *