The work by Clive Hick-Jenkins, of Monmouthshire, has brought Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad vividly to life in the new book.
Hailed as a ‘cultural landmark’ the edition is limited to 500 copies and will be published by Folio Society on August 12, costing £750.
Clive’s meticulous work included creating models of chariots to ensure his illustrations captured the way they moved correctly.
Clive’s paintings are in numerous public collections, including the National Museum of Wales and the Contemporary Art Society for Wales, as well as private collections and libraries around the world.
He is a Royal Cambrian Academician and an Honorary Fellow of Aberystwyth University School of Art.
In 2017 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts by Southampton Solent University.
The Iliad plunges readers into the fury of the Trojan War, where gods and mortals clash in a brutal struggle that centres on the overwhelming wrath of Achilles and its devastating consequences.
And in the aftermath of the war, The Odyssey follows Odysseus on his perilous journey home, battling vengeful gods and mythical creatures as he fights to reclaim his kingdom and reunite with his family.
The Folio Society’s limited editions sell out in an average of four hours, with the fastest selling title being The Hobbit which sold out in 12 minutes.