Rachel Smythe | #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Rachel Smythe is the creator of the Webtoon phenomenon Lore Olympus. Debuting on Webtoon Originals in 2018, Lore Olympus captured hearts and minds with its glamorous setting, razor-sharp comedic timing, complex characters in messy relationships, and above all else, its breathtakingly beautiful visuals. Rachel’s craftsmanship and storytelling have seen the series rise to greater and greater success, winning many industry awards, including an Eisner in 2022 & 2023 and an animation adaptation with Jim Henson Studios currently in development.

"If eyes could eat, Lore Olympus would be a feast." —New York Times Book Review

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These B&N exclusive editions feature original cover artwork on the hardcover jacket by author and illustrator Rachel Smythe.

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Contact

Non - Lore Olympus Projects
Literary Agent, Britt Siess
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Lore Olympus Inquires
IP, Rights & licensing
[email protected]Press & Media
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Awards

  • #1 NEWYORKTIMES BEST SELLER : LORE OLYMPUS VOLUME 1

  • #1 NEWYORKTIMES BEST SELLER : LORE OLYMPUS VOLUME 2

  • #1 NEWYORKTIMES BEST SELLER : LORE OLYMPUS VOLUME 3

  • #2 NEWYORKTIMES BEST SELLER : LORE OLYMPUS VOLUME 4

  • 2023 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award (best web comic)

  • 2022 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award (best web comic)

  • 2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominee (best web comic)

  • 2023 Harvey Award: Digital Book of the Year

  • 2022 Harvey Award: Digital Book of the Year

  • 2021 Harvey Award: Digital Book of the Year

  • 2023 Ringo Awards Best Webcomic

  • 2022 Ringo Awards: Best Webcomic

  • 2021 Ringo Awards Nominee: Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist), Best Series

  • 2020 Ringo Awards Nominee: Best Webcomic

  • 2019 Ringo Awards Nominee: Best Colorist

  • 2022 Alex Awards: Lore Olympus Volume 1

  • 2022 Hugo Award Nominee: Best Graphic Story or Comic

  • 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards: Best Graphic Novels & Comics (2nd Place)

  • 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards: Best Graphic Novels & Comics (1st Place)

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