{"product_id":"gyro-and-the-argonauts-aka-the-best-book-ever-written-about-a-kid-named-after-a-sandwich-volume-1-paperback","title":"Gyro and the Argonauts! Aka the Best Book Ever Written*: *About a Kid Named After a Sandwich Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoshua Pruett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnthony Holden\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist), \u003cb\u003eAmanda Castillo\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Argonauts are the greatest heroes in Greek mythology--brave, forthright, and selfless! Or \u003ci\u003eARE\u003c\/i\u003e they? Dive into this funny, action-packed adventure and discover the \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e heroes: the monsters. Created by NYT bestselling author Joshua Pruett (\u003ci\u003eLast Comics on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e) and perfect for fans of superheroes and endless jokes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGyro and the Argonauts\u003c\/i\u003e tells the totally (\u003ci\u003emostly\u003c\/i\u003e) true story of the first \"Greek Geek,\" a super fanboy vineyard grape-squisher named Gyro (like the sandwich), who learns there's so \u003ci\u003emuch more\u003c\/i\u003e to the maligned monsters of mythology (such as the CYCLOPS, the MINOTAUR, and even MEDUSA herself), and so much \u003ci\u003eless \u003c\/i\u003eto his favorite heroes (including Perseus, Heracles, and Pegasus)\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e than he ever dreamed. All this happens when he joins the crew of the intrepid Argonauts and learns to never meet your heroes (think: \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers, \u003c\/i\u003e if the Avengers were all buttheads). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This side-splitting, voice-driven, and SUPER OUTRAGEOUS series follows Gyro (pronounced hee-roh) on his journey to become a hero. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition to fun, pertinent, and timeless themes, readers will also learn fascinating facts from Greek and Roman mythology (like the fact that Bellerophon, not Perseus, rode Pegasus the flying horse--and no, dear reader, we didn't know that, either!). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With bestselling author Joshua Pruett's hilarious and heartwarming prose, cover illustration by Annie Award-winning storyboard artist and character designer Anthony Holden (\u003ci\u003eSpider-Man: Across the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePuss in Boots: The Last Wish, \u003c\/i\u003e among many more), and beautifully illustrated chapter headers by renowned comic artist Amanda Castillo (\u003ci\u003eMapmakers and the Flickering Fortress\u003c\/i\u003e), this series starter is set to be a riotous and thrilling ride aboard the \u003ci\u003eArgo. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Where \u003ci\u003eThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eClash of the Titans, \u003c\/i\u003e and probably in between some slices of pita, you'll find \u003ci\u003eGyro and the Argonauts!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith big laughs, big heart, and big monsters, \u003ci\u003eGyro and the Argonauts \u003c\/i\u003eis timeless fun for everyone!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\" - Max Brallier, sandwich expert and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eauthor of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling series\u003ci\u003e The Last Kids on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGyro and the Argonauts \u003c\/i\u003eis a hilarious, adventurous, and nail-biting twist on Greek mythology tropes with a well-developed cast of zany characters ... Gyro is the new hero we all need: courageous, monster friending, and true to himself.\" - Demetra Brodsky, award-nominated author of \u003ci\u003eLast Girls \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDive Smack \u003c\/i\u003e(and actual Greek)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoshua Pruett\u003c\/b\u003e is an Emmy Award-winning TV Writer and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, the only human being on Earth to have written for both \u003ci\u003eMystery Science Theater 3000\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who.\u003c\/i\u003e Currently working on the widely anticipated return of Disney's \u003ci\u003ePhineas and Ferb\u003c\/i\u003e, Joshua is perhaps best known for his work as a TV Writer on \u003ci\u003eMilo Murphy's Law\u003c\/i\u003e, the original feature for Disney Plus, \u003ci\u003ePhineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Last Kids on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, the Emmy Award-winning Netflix animated series based on the bestselling books. He is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Jungle Book: The Strength of the Wolf Is the Pack\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShipwreckers: The Curse of the Cursed Temple of Curses; Or, We Nearly Died A Lot, \u003c\/i\u003ewith Scott Peterson. Joshua is also coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Comics on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling series alongside coauthor Max Brallier, illustrated by Jay Cooper and Douglas Holgate. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnthony Holden\u003c\/b\u003e is a cartoonist who works primarily in the feature film industry as a storyboard artist and character designer, and sometimes he gets to draw pictures for books. He lives with his family and a very cute puppy in Washington state. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Castillo\u003c\/b\u003e is a comic artist, illustrator, and storyteller who loves to tell warm and heartfelt stories, whether it be through drawings, words, or both. When not creating comics, Amanda enjoys making warm meals for loved ones, tending to plants, and just simply sitting outside.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43340784861273,"sku":"9781524886417","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6465\/9545\/files\/sWCucYRlmM9781524886417.webp?v=1779448060","url":"https:\/\/warrenssanctuaryofthemind.myshopify.com\/products\/gyro-and-the-argonauts-aka-the-best-book-ever-written-about-a-kid-named-after-a-sandwich-volume-1-paperback","provider":"Warren's sanctuary of the mind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}