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Rick Riordan

American
1964 - Present
Rick Riordan is the author of "The Lightning Thief," the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which reimagines Greek mythology in a modern-day setting where the gods are real and their demigod children attend a hidden summer camp. The novel follows Percy Jackson as he discovers his divine heritage and becomes entangled in a conflict among the Olympian deities. Riordan has become widely known for bringing classical mythology to life for young adult audiences through this influential fantasy series.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Deluxe Collector's Edition by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Deluxe Collector's Edition by Rick Riordan

4.9/5

This review covers the content and stated features of the Deluxe Collector's Edition based on published sources; it does not reflect hands-on assessment of the physical object. Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief — the #1 New York Times bestselling series opener that launched Percy Jackson into the cultural stratosphere — arrives in a collector's hardcover from Disney Hyperion (January 2024) featuring a foiled slipcase and cover, sprayed edges, a marker ribbon, ten new full-color illustrations, enhanced page layouts, and new notes from Riordan himself. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, it packages one of modern fantasy's most beloved origin stories in a format designed to sit proudly on a shelf.

Reviewed Jul 7, 2026

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