STORIES OF OLD GREECE AND ROME

ILLUSTRATED & HAND-BOUND BOOK

This book is a special edition of Emilie Kip Baker’s 1913 novel. It features new illustrations that bring the stories to life in a fresh, engaging way, while still paying homage to the look and feel of classic books and preserving the spirit of the original work.

ABOUT

"Stories of Old Greece and Rome" by Emilie K. Baker is a collection of mythological tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology captures the enchanting narratives of gods, heroes, and legendary figures from ancient Greek and Roman folklore. The stories reflect timeless themes of love, ambition, and the human condition, centered around a diverse cast of characters including deities like Jupiter, Apollo, and Venus, as well as mortals such as Pandora and Deucalion.

Book spread with a full page portrait of Minerva
Book spread with illustration of Marsyas, the Shepard who challenged Apollo
Book Spread with full page illustration of Psyche and Eros
Book spread with illustration of Niomede mourning her child in a pool of her tears
Book spread with rose illustration
Book Spread with full page illustration of Psyche and Eros
Book spread with full page portrait of Ceres
Book spread with illustrations of Prosperpina in the underworld and out during spring
Book Spread with full page illustration of Psyche and Eros