The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1, by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell
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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, adapted by P. Craig Russell and illustrated by an extraordinary team of renowned artists.
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.
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1, by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell - Amazon Sales Rank: #95022 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-08
- Released on: 2015-09-08
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .46" w x 6.00" l, .95 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 192 pages
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1, by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell From Booklist *Starred Review* Gaiman’s frequent collaborator Russell brings his decades of comics know-how to this lovely, lyrical adaptation of the author’s well-loved, Newbery Medal–winning book. Not content to rely exclusively on his own distinctive talents, Russell has enlisted some of the industry’s greatest contemporary illustrators as contributors, who fill the panels with appropriately gothic tones. In order to give ample room to the novel’s twists and turns, the adaptation has been divided into two parts (the second will be released this fall). Running through the first five chapters and interlude of Gaiman’s original, this volume weaves the inviting magical story of toddler Nobody Owens, who escapes the brutal murder of his family and is adopted by the supernatural denizens of a graveyard. The well-paced narrative follows Bod as his new graveyard family raises him with care and attentiveness and he begins to explore both the ghostly world he inhabits and the outside world that is his heritage. Each illustrator brings a unique aesthetic, blending together seamlessly to enrich the tale and suggest the subtle shifts of clever Bod’s growth and burgeoning sense of adventure. Fans of Gaiman’s delightfully macabre sensibilities will be elated. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Gaiman’s fans are loyal and plentiful. Add a Newbery Medal to the mix and this will be a barn burner. Grades 6-10. --Jesse Karp
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)” [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))“This adaptation celebrates friendship, loyalty, and family with similar humor and aplomb.” (School Library Journal)“The delights here are many.” (NPR)“The graphic novel captures and enhances the magic and horror in new and unexpected ways.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))
From the Back Cover
It Takes a Graveyard to Raise A Child.
Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy.
He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a graveyard, wasn't being raised by ghosts, and didn't have a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead.
There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy—an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod's family.
Each chapter in this adaptation by P. Craig Russell is illustrated by a different luminary from the comic book world, showcasing a variety of styles from a breadth of talent. Together, they bring Neil Gaiman's award-winning, nationally bestselling children's novel The Graveyard Book to new life in this gorgeously illustrated two-volume graphic novel adaptation.
Volume One contains Chapter One through the Interlude, while Volume Two includes Chapter Six through the end.
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66 of 81 people found the following review helpful. Parents, please look through the preview of this book. As an adult, this is superb. By Ryan J. Dejonghe I love graphic novels and I love Neil Gaiman, but parents—please look through the preview of this book.Amazon recommends this book for kids aged 8 through 12. I’m not sure parents are aware of the drawn slit-throat-gushing blood. Before purchasing, consider how your kids will react to a drawn depiction of the mom, dad, and sibling lying dead on the floor and beds, covered in blood.From an adult perspective, I think this book is great. The team did an excellent job capturing the story and portraying it with top-notch, full-colored artwork. In my review of Gaiman’s original book I stated a desire for more illustrations—they delivered! The essence of everything is here and in superb detail.This book is worthy of the other 5-star ratings it has received. However, because it is being marketed to children, some of whom are still impressionable with fantasy (e.g. Santa Clause) a lower rating is needed in order to raise awareness. Parents, you know your own children, proceed with this understanding.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful graphic adaptation of The Graveyard Book. By D. C. Stolk "The Graveyard Book: Volume 1" is the first volume in a two-part graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 2008 children's novel "The Graveyard Book." Artist P. Craig Russell, who is a long-time collaborator with Gaiman and took care of the graphic adaptation, figures prominently on the cover, but be warned that each chapter is drawn by a different artist: Kevin Nowlan (chapter 1), P. Craig Russell (chapter 2), Tony Harris & Scott Hampton (chapter 3), Gale Showman (chapter 4), Jill Thompson (chapter 5) and Stephen B. Scott (Interlude).In the 192 pages of the first volume, which covers Chapter One through Five plus the Interlude of the original novel, we start with the toddler who will become known as Bod (short for Nobody), whose knack for wandering off (to the despair of his parents) saves his life as the mysterious stranger Jack slaughters his family for reasons as yet unknown. Bod had wandered off to the nearby graveyard, where he's adopted by its ghostly residents and also taken under the wings of the enigmatic Silas, who's neither living nor death and makes Jack lose the trail. In the next chapters, we see how Bod grows up as a child, learns the alphabet, meets up with Scarlett and becomes friends with her (and gets her into trouble), as well as his adventure with the ghouls. We also see how his desire to help witch Elizabeth, who's buried outside the graveyard in unconsecrated ground, get a headstone, leads him again into trouble, and this volume ends right after the Macabray dance with the short Interlude, in which we meet up again with Jack.Story-wise, it stays very faithful to the original prose novel, with words and art meshing very well together. It really shows that Gaiman is equally adept at working in prose as well as the very different comic book-format. Overall, the art gives a very cohesive interpretation, and when you move onto a new chapter and a new artist, the style never changes so much it will jar you out of the story. Of course, because each artist has his or her own signature style, this may lead to personal preferences. In my case, it's the art by Tony Harris & Scott Hampton I liked the least. I would give their chapter 3 stars, while I would award Jill Thompson's art 4 stars. But the rest get a solid 5 stars, with the incomparable P. Craig Russell getting 5+ stars. How I wish he had done the complete graphic novel himself, but alas... Anyway, a beautiful graphic adaptation of an already wonderful children's novel, that really makes the story come alive. Recommended!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Graphic Adaptation of a Wonderful Book! By The Quilting Librarian Let me state up front that I love Neil Gaiman's books, and I especially loved The Graveyard Book. So I was either going to love this adaptation or be disappointed and end up hating it. As you can guess from my rating, I loved it. Can I give it more stars? Six or seven? Best thing I've read this year.http://writingboutreading.wordpress.com/2014/08/03/an-excellent-graphic-adaptation-of-a-wonderful-book/I received a free copy from the publisher in return for an honest review. I will follow my usual pattern of giving that copy to one of my teen patrons. But I will be buying another copy for myself and a copy of volume 2 when it is published this Fall.
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