# Illustrated Odyssey: Deluxe Illustrated Edition

Illustrated Odyssey is a deluxe prose retelling of Homer's epic, following Odysseus on his journey home after the Trojan War. Its illustrations and decorative binding details make it a considered choice for readers who want an illustrated edition as well as the story.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 20.53 GBP
- Previous price: 25.00 GBP
- Discount: 18%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T09:51:55.176Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 49

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## At a glance

- A prose retelling follows Odysseus and his companions on the perilous voyage home after the Trojan War.
- The description names episodes involving Circe, the Cyclops and Scylla.
- Classic drawings and colourful illustrations accompany the text.
- The described presentation includes a foil-stamped cover, gilded edges and a silk ribbon.

## Pros

- Combines the familiar epic journey with illustrations and decorative edition details.
- The prose-retelling format offers the story in prose rather than as Homer's epic poem.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Union Square & Co.
- Publication date: 21 May 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 1454968044
- ISBN-13: 978-1454968047
### Physical details
- Dimensions: 16.08 x 2.36 x 23.6 cm
- Weight listed: 780 g

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking an illustrated prose version of The Odyssey.
- Buyers who value decorative book features such as gilded edges and a ribbon marker.

## Less suited to

- Readers specifically seeking a verse translation or an unillustrated edition.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share of lower ratings means experiences are not uniformly positive. The figures do not explain what readers liked or disliked, so they offer only a broad indication rather than evidence about the prose, illustrations or binding.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this edition a verse translation?
The listing describes it as a prose retelling of Homer's epic poem, not a verse translation.
### What decorative features are described?
The listing mentions a foil-stamped cover, gilded edges and a silk ribbon, alongside classic drawings and colourful illustrations.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 320 pages.

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