Herakles #[nn]

This striking 2016 collection from Akileos presents the complete Herakles in a single volume, its bold black-and-gold cover arranged as a grid of mythological emblems — a serpentine creature, a stag, a fearsome boar, winged birds, glowing eyes, golden apples, and other creatures and symbols drawn straight from the hero's legendary labors. The design channels the aesthetic of ancient Greek decorative art, framing each vignette within ornate meander borders that give the whole package a distinctly monumental feel. It's a beautifully composed object that promises a sweeping retelling of one of mythology's greatest sagas.