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The Great Book of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

A New Morte D’Arthur

John Matthews author John Howe illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:22nd May '25

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 22nd May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the world’s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.

Journey back to the legendary time of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, of Merlin and dragons, of the Great Quest for the Grail and the mysterious Otherworld of Faerie. A time of bravery, treachery and love.

Here, you will read of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight, and of Gawain's strange birth and his rise to the highest possible rank: Emperor of Rome. Here too are some of the earliest Celtic tales of Arthur, and a completely new version of Merlin the Enchanter's story. There is also the story of Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any to be found in Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur.

THE GREAT BOOK OF KING ARTHUR presents for the first time many long-forgotten tales, dramatically brought to life by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to deliver a unique reimagining of the most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever written.

“These tales feel like they still exist in a glorious present, as if one could travel to King Arthur’s court simply by walking, and find oneself in Camelot.”

Neil Gaiman

“John Matthews new book, beautifully crafted in words and images. The writing style and structure enhances the reader's experience.”

Colin Gunn

“Now for an ambitious volume, ‘The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table,’ the Arthurian scholar John Matthews has gone back to the well, as it were, from which Malory drew his shining pails and brought out a fresh supply.”

The Wall Street Journal

“John Howe’s artwork is incredible, evoking the otherworldly atmosphere that so pervades the Arthurian legends.”

Amazon Review

ISBN: 9780008445836

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 28mm

Weight: 270g

448 pages