About the Book: A young king… a lost tomb… and a treasure trove of unimaginable splendour… The Legend of Tutankhamun is a sumptuous visual retelling of the story of one of the most well-known Egyptian pharaohs. More than 3,000 years ago, a young boy became King in ancient Egypt and his life, death and final resting place is something that has fascinated people ever since – especially in the centenary year of his tomb’s discovery.