Graphic Classics Volume 1: Edgar Allan Poe - 2nd Edition (GRAPHIC CLASSICS GN) - Softcover

Poe, Edgar Allan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971246491 ISBN 13: 9780971246492

Publisher: Eureka Productions, 2004

Synopsis

• A completely revised and expanded second edition of the first volume in the Graphic Classics series. It retains seven illustrated presentations from the first edition, including " The Raven," "The Bells," and "The Tell Tale Heart." These are joined by over 60 pages of new comics adaptations including "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "Never Bet the Devil Your Head."

About this title

About the Author

Authors are Edgar Allan Poe, Clive Barker, and Joe R. Lansdale. Artists are Rick Geary, Gahan Wilson, Maxon Crumb, J.B. Bonivert, Spain Rodriguez, Roger Langridge, Richard Sala, Lisa K. Weber, Toni Pawlowsky, Rafael Nieves & Juan Gomez, Andy Ewen, David McLimans, Tom Pomplun, and Spencer Walts. Edited by Tom Pomplun.

From School Library Journal

Adult/High School–A collection of adaptations of 13 of Poe's poems and short stories. Many favorites are included, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Raven," and "The Fall of the House of Usher"; some less-well-known works also make an appearance. The short stories are usually either abridged or paraphrased; "Hop Frog" and "The Black Cat" stand as exceptions, presented in their entirety with a few smart illustrations occasionally breaking the text. While no adaptation will ever completely do justice to Poe's genius, his original words are handled carefully and with due respect. However, where this edition of Graphic Classics succeeds most brilliantly is in its renditions of Poe's poems, which remain untouched yet are sumptuously and often lavishly decorated. Of particular note is Rafael Nieves and Juan Gomez's "The Bells." From J. B. Bonivert's psychedelic interpretation of "The Raven" to John Coulthart's gothic plates in "The Haunted Palace," each retelling opens new and engaging perspectives into Poe's masterpieces. The potential that this book has to draw comics readers, reluctant or otherwise, into the world of classic literature is enough to make it a worthwhile purchase; the quality of the art and storytelling makes it a noteworthy addition to any collection.–J. M. Poole, East Rochester Public Library, NY
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Edition details

• Publisher: Eureka Productions
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0971246491
• ISBN 13: 9780971246492
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Pomplun Tom