James introduces this book by saying he's not an author and I would most definitely disagree as he is a brilliant story teller and an even better artist! This book gives you a background to Runes and how to use these as well as giving lots of detail in Norse mythology. He does this in a really friendly and easy to understand  way and would most definitely recommend this to any one with an interest in Runes or Norse mythology. Though the stars of the show are his absolutely beautiful illustrations which are both simple yet detailed and I would happily have these displayed as works of art