Castle Waiting - Hardcover

Medley, Linda

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ISBN 10: 1560977477 ISBN 13: 9781560977476

Publisher: Fantagraphics Books, 2006

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With its quiet blend of fantasy, folktales, and character-driven storytelling, this charming collection brings the first 12 issues of an Eisner Award-winning comic-book series to a wider audience... Medley's storytelling... uses flashbacks and stories-within-stories in a manner that creates a rhythm that is both fun and gripping. Hard-edged lines with simple forms create black-and-white artwork that melds nicely with the fairy-tale feel of the stories. This volume is accessible for younger readers but filled with enough layers and depth to satisfy those looking for a bit more sophistication.

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About the Author:

Linda Medley lives in Portland, OR, where she is currently working on the Castle Waiting series.

Review:

“Castle Waiting, a brutally funny book with a giant heart, has a new spin on fairy tales with a feminist bent that will draw you in and keep you reading from page one.... Medley’s world is expertly crafted and completely believable, while her black and white artwork is clean and highly detailed with an emphasis on character design and acting.”
- Kelly Thompson, LitReactor

“[A] beautifully designed volume... 457 pages of glorious black and white illustration... The artwork is absolutely charming, hearkening back to older pen-and-ink styles, but with a cartoony touch to it. The characters are individually realized, both by the art and the writing... This would be a good comic book to give to younger people, perhaps especially if you know a girl who likes comics but is turned off by more mainstream fare... The twining of the fairy tales with the story is deftly and delightfully done. I love this series.”
- Little Bits of Everything

“[A] massive and stunning work of art... The tales inside Castle Waiting are extremely female friendly and are something I’d love to see offered up to every little boy and girl as the required alternative to our more standard ‘happily ever after’ tales.”
- Kelly Thompson, Comic Book Resources

“It’s a fun read. It’s well and clearly written. The art is top-notch... This one comes recommended for those looking to get into comics and not knowing where to start, or those who enjoy comics from time to time but don’t want to invest in some huge story.”
- Emily Dresner, /project/multiplexer

“The stories are captivating and exciting and surprisingly deep. She is never heavy-handed about it, but Medley explores some weighty topics, including domestic violence, religious conversion, and sacrifice. ... I laughed frequently as I read the book, and cried once ― not because I was sad, but because I was moved by the story.”
- Jessica Zellers, Blogging for a Good Book (Williamsburg Public Library)

“A charming, thoughtful and heart-warming twist on traditional fairy tales that will appeal to both children and adults.”
- The Patriot News

“Castle Waiting is absolutely fantastic... The artwork is wonderful. Simple, yet detailed, black line drawings convey an incredible amount of emotion. Linda Medley is a master of her art.”
- Experiments in Reading Blog

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