The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1: Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell - Softcover

Gaiman, Neil; Russell, P. Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062194828 ISBN 13: 9780062194824

Publisher: Quill Tree Books, 2015

Synopsis

The first paperback edition of the glorious two-volume, full-color graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning novel The Graveyard Book.

Inventive, chilling, and filled with wonder, Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book reaches new heights in this stunning adaptation, now in paperback. Artists Kevin Nowlan, P. Craig Russell, Tony Harris, Scott Hampton, Galen Showman, Jill Thompson, and Stephen B. Scott lend their own signature styles to create an imaginatively diverse and yet cohesive interpretation of Neil Gaiman's luminous novel.

Volume One contains Chapter One through the Interlude, while Volume Two includes Chapter Six to the end.

About this title

Review:

"Russell calls attention to the drama and wit of the language in each sentence...The real achievement of this adaptation is that readers will want to jump back to the novel and then leap back again, time after time."--Kirkus Reviews

"The delights here are many."--NPR

"This adaptation celebrates friendship, loyalty, and family with similar humor and aplomb."--School Library Journal

"The graphic novel captures and enhances the magic and horror in new and unexpected ways."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

" [A] lovely, lyrical adaptation...Fans of Gaiman's delightfully macabre sensibilities will be elated."--Booklist (starred review)

"[A] vastly entertaining adaptation...It's a treasure worth having even if the novel is already on the shelf."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

About the Author:

Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. Originally from England, he now lives in America.

P. Craig Russell lives in Kent, Ohio, and has spent forty years producing graphic novels, comic books, and illustrations. He is well-known for his graphic novel adaptations of Neil Gaiman's Coraline and Sandman: The Dream Hunters, as well as his Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde series. His work ranges from such mainstream titles as Batman, Star Wars, and Conan to adaptations of classic operas and a Jungle Book series. He has won several Harvey and Eisner Awards.

P. Craig Russell lives in Kent, Ohio, and has spent forty years producing graphic novels, comic books, and illustrations. He is well-known for his graphic novel adaptations of Neil Gaiman's Coraline and Sandman: The Dream Hunters, as well as his Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde series. His work ranges from such mainstream titles as Batman, Star Wars, and Conan to adaptations of classic operas and a Jungle Book series. He has won several Harvey and Eisner Awards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Quill Tree Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0062194828
• ISBN 13: 9780062194824
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Illustrator: Russell P. Craig