Gareth Hinds (he/him/his)

Growing up in Vermont, Gareth Hinds was a nerdy kid who loved drawing. After studying illustration at Parsons, he worked in video games while self-publishing three graphic novels. One was "Beowulf," which hit big with English teachers. He is best known for his visual graphic novel adaptations of classics like "The Iliad," "Poe: Stories and Poems," and "The Odyssey," with "The Aeneid" set for 2027. A NYT bestselling, award-winning author, Gareth lives near D.C. with his wife, still drawing, reading, and presenting at schools.

Books:

The Aeneid: a Graphic Novel

Teen
Candlewick
March 2027
ISBN 9781536257007
Paperback, 0 pages

In this stunning new graphic novel adaptation, the New York Times bestselling adaptor of The Odyssey and The Iliad illuminates an ancient Roman epic that has captivated readers and fascinated scholars for more than two thousand years. One of the most important literary works of the ancient world, The Aeneid is an action-packed journey from the fall of Troy to the founding of Rome. Composed by the Roman poet Virgil in 29–19 BCE, it follows the legendary fortunes of the Trojan hero and demigod Aeneas. Fleeing the violent destruction of Troy by the Greeks (and their famous wooden horse), he gathers Trojan survivors and embarks on a perilous voyage across the Mediterranean in search of a new homeland for his people. Throughout his quest he grapples with love and loss, men and monsters, and the vengeful wrath of the goddess Juno, until courage and destiny lead him to new shores, where he’ll plant the seeds of a mighty empire. In this exquisitely rendered, extensively researched graphic novel, Gareth Hinds captures the emotional complexity of Virgil’s masterpiece and the enduring questions raised by its text, making another epic adventure accessible to a wide audience. A visual feast for lovers of history, mythology, art, and literature. More/less

The Odyssey

Teen
Candlewick Press (MA)
January 2010
ISBN 9780763642686
Paperback, 248 pages

With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer’s epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it’s never been told before. "Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer’s epic."—Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians seriesFresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning—and a little help from Mount Olympus—to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for more than 2,500 years—though never quite like this. More/less