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Synopsis
Othello and As You Like It are the newest additions to the imaginative world of Manga Shakespeare. In the face of the false evidence produced by the conniving Iago, Othello
cannot trust his wife, and his mistrust leads to the play’s tragic conclusion. In As You Like It, Rosalind, dressed like a boy, falls in love with Orlando. A mistaken-identity comedy follows, with a happy ending (or the ultimate justice served) for those who deserve it. Both plays have been refreshingly updated in the style of manga while maintaining Shakespeare’s beautiful language. F&P level: Z
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About the Author
Ryuta Osada is a Japanese-born manga artist based in London. He has exhibited work in London and was shortlisted for both the Royal Society of Arts Student Design Award (2003) and the D&AD Student Award (2005). Chie Kutsuwada is a young manga artist based in London. In 2005 Chie won the Royal College of Art Society and Thames & Hudson Artbook Prize and the Printmakers Council Award.
From School Library Journal
Grade 7 Up—Shakespeare's romantic comedy takes place in a contemporary setting in which Asian characters reside in the forest of Ar-Den. Full-color images accompanied by a brief Shakespearean quote provide a delightful introduction to the multiple players who will encounter one another in the forest. These vibrant pages conclude with a spread of the final romantic attachments, leaving no doubt about the happy conclusion. Many aspects of this play work especially well in a manga format. The story is vividly brought to life as readers observe the emotional tension between Oliver and Orlando; the close relationship between Rosalind and Celia; and the high-action wrestling match between Charles and Orlando. Readers are made aware that this is an intelligent woman who knows her own mind. Using an entirely different style of graphic art for Jacques' famous "All the world's a stage" speech, Corin's account of the slaying of the deer and Oliver's retelling of Orlando's encounter with the lion help readers visualize these "stories within the story." Teens unfamiliar with the original may require supplemental material to appreciate this comedy fully because of its complicated plot, multiple characters, mistaken identities, and cross-dressing. Those who have prior exposure to it or who are willing to invest in some background preparation will enjoy this delightful re-creation of Shakespeare's exploration of the tractable nature of the human heart and the delights of love.—Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY
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- PublisherAmulet Books
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0810983516
- ISBN 13 9780810983519
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages208
- IllustratorKutsuwada Chie
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