Did you know that Graphic Novels are not JUST superheroes and manga?
There are all sorts of books being published in the "Graphic Novel" format today. And we have some of them, here at the Library. Today I'm going to share with you some titles that we own that are adaptations of classic works of fiction.
Outlaw: the Legend of Robin Hood by Tony Lee takes the familiar tale of Robin, his merry men, Prince John, and Maid Marion, revealing some of Robin's history and putting the tale in context. Gorgeous full color illustrations show Robin's first encounter with the Sherrif of Nottingham, his trip to the Middle East during the Crusades, his return home, and his evolution into an Outlaw.
Graphic Classics: Robert Louis Stevenson by Stevenson and others. Stevenson's best known story is Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, but this collection also includes The Suicide Club, The Bottle Imp, and more. There's even a brief biography of Stevenson and his writing career. A perfect way to absorb the basics of some creepy, adventurous classic literature.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. This is a full-length novel, adapted by David Chauvel. Follow Jim as he meets Long John Silver, seaman and pirate, and goes on the most famed quest for buried pirate treasure ever told!
Nevermore: A Graphic Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's Short Stories by Poe. The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, and many other stories are retold in this black-and-white volume. It includes a brief "facts of Poe's Life" at the end. Poe was a highly skilled horror writer and one of the first writers of short stories. Creepy!
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Everyone has heard of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes, but did you know that Doyle wrote one of the finest ghost stories ever told? Find out why the Baskerville family is cursed, and by whom, in this mystery-adventure. Illustrated in color, narrated by Dr. Watson himself, this is a superior retelling of a very good story.
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