Vinland The Saga of Leif Eriksson

Vinland won 1st Place in Young Adult Fiction in the 2009 Premier Book Awards and Best Graphic Novel of 2009 in the National Best Books Awards.

The enhanced, upgraded edition of Vinland was released in Sept 09 with artwork even more dazzling than before. This graphic novel about Leif Eriksson and the Vikings who reached America in 1000 AD is most unique. Vinland blends real history with the art of classic storytelling. The result is a fast-paced action/adventure with plenty of conflict, romance, and everything that makes for great visual and reading entertainment. And though it is based on events that happened a millennium ago, Vinland has important parallels and lessons for our time.

Vinland chronicles the life of Leif Eriksson from his boyhood on Greenland to the aftermath of his discovery of America. Mentored by his father Erik the Red, Leif first voyages to Iceland and Norway, where he finds romance and proves his mettle as a fighter. It's clear that Leif is a different kind of Viking with his own values, starkly different from those of the time. But as leader of the Norse community, Leif is forced by deteriorating conditions to set sail again for the fabled 'western lands' which could be a lifeline for his people. It is a fateful voyage, but the challenge it brings to Leif exceeds anything he imagined, leading to a prodigious battle between good and evil not resolved until the very end.

10 artists from 4 countries were involved in the production of Vinland. This international team of artists was led by the renowned Montana artist, Robert Rath. And considering that 10 sets of hands were involved, it's amazing how smooth and synchronous the pages are. This is artistic teamwork at its best. On the Title page of the new edition, it says 'Enhanced and Upgraded: September 2009' to distinguish it. Vinland is essentially an adult story, but readers as young as 12 should be able to enjoy it.

Sharply defined characters, riveting tension, and poignant drama make Vinland a gripping tale. And in Leif Eriksson, there is a man for the ages and a hero for everyone.