Taita Book Club
Classics as Graphic Novels
May 2014
Romeo and Juliet [graphic novel] / [William Shakespeare : text
adaptor, Richard Appignanesi] ; illustrated by Sonia Leong
Shakespeare's most famous love tragedy unfurls in front of a dramatic manga
setting, in which Verona becomes a street in the highly fashionable Shibuya district
of modern-day Tokyo. The Capulets and the Montagues are opposing Yakuza
families - Japan's equivalent to the Mafia. The feuding between the two families
explodes when the Montague son Romeo, a rock star, falls in love with Juliet, the
innocent Capulet daughter. Gang warfare and crazy sword fights make this
bittersweet story every bit as action-packed as it is romantic.
War of the worlds : [graphic novel] a graphic novel adapted from the
classic tale of alien invasion / by H.G. Wells ;
written by Stephen Stern ; illustrated by Arne Starr
One of the most influential science-fiction novels ever written, H. G. Wells's The
War of the Worlds is brought to cinematic life in this graphic novel. A modernized
adaptation told from the viewpoint of a small group of New Yorkers, it will resonate
with today's readers, just as the original galvanized its audience over a century
ago. Written by Stephen Stern, writer/creator of the cult comic-book, Zen
Intergalactic Ninja, and illustrated by Arne Starr, long-time Star Trek artist for DC
Comics, with a cover by legendary artist Frank Brunner.
Pride & prejudice [graphic novel] / based on the novel by Jane Austen
; [adapted by] Nancy Butler ; artist, Hugo Petrus
Tailored from the adored Jane Austen classic, Marvel Comics is proud to present
Pride & Prejudice ! Two-time Rita Award-Winner Nancy Butler and fan-favorite
Hugo Petras faithfully adapt the whimsical tale of Lizzy Bennet and her loveable-ifeccentric family, as they navigate through tricky British social circles. Will Lizzy's
father manage to marry off her five daughters, despite his wife's incessant
nagging? And will Lizzy's beautiful sister Jane marry the handsome, wealthy Mr.
Bingley, or will his brooding friend Mr. Darcy stand between their happiness?
Romeo & Juliet [graphic novel] / illustrated byMatt Wiegle
The original No Fear series made Shakespeare's plays much easier to read, but
these dynamic visual adaptations are impossible to put down. The series is
illustrated in its own unique style, distinctively offbeat, slightly funky, and appealing
to teen readers. Each book features: Illustrated cast of characters, helpful plot
summary, line-by-line translations of the original play, and illustrations that show
the reader exactly what's happening in each scene making the plot and characters
even clearer than in the original No Fear Shakespeare books.
Taita Book Club
Classics as Graphic Novels
May 2014
Treasure Island [graphic novel] / adapted from the novel by Robert
Louis Stevenson ; writer : Roy Thomas ; penciler : Mario Gully ; inker :
Pat Davidson ; colorist : Sotocolor's A. Crossley ; letterer : VC's Joe
Caramagna ; cover artist : Greg Hildebrandt ; assistant editor : Lauren
Sankovitch ; associate editor : Nicole Boose ; editor : Ralph Macchio
Robert Louis Stevenson's seafaring adventure adapted to graphic life.This is a
classic tale of 18th century buccaneers in search of a buried fortune in gold and
jewels that has thrilled generations of readers. The mysterious Billy Bones ushers
young Jim Hawkins into a world of adventure and dangerand over it all looms the
towering shadow of the ever-scheming, intriguing Long John Silver.
Frankenstein [graphic novel] / Mary Shelley ; script by Jason Cobley ;
adapted by Brigit Viney
Graphic novel retelling of Mary Shelley's classic novel of a scientist who is
obssessed with creating life itself. He brings a monster to life, but the dream
quickly turns into a nightmare – not just for him, but for his family and friends too.
Includes a glossary, brief biography of Shelley, character summary, explanation of
the context of the novel, and plot chart.
Henry V : the graphic novel / William Shakespeare ; script by John
McDonald ; adapted by Brigit Viney
An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of war and peace between England
and France during the reign of King Henry V in graphic novel format.
Robin Hood [graphic novel] / retold by Aaron Shepard and Anne L.
Watson ; illustrated by Jennifer Tanner
Taking from the rich and giving to the poor, Robin Hood and loyal followers fight for
the oppressed against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Written in graphic-novel
format.
Taita Book Club
Classics as Graphic Novels
May 2014
H. G. Wells' The time machine [graphic novel] / retold by Terry Davis ;
illustrate
Graphic novel adaptation of H.G. Wells' story in which a scientist invents a
machine that carries him into the future. While there, he meets a race of gentle
humans and evil underground creatures. Even worse, his time machine, his only
chance to escape, is trapped deep inside the Morlock caverns.
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table / by M.C. Hall ;
illustrated by C.E. Richards
In a world of wizards, giants, and dragons, King Arthur and the Knights of the
Round Table are the only defense against the forces of evil that threaten the
kingdom of Camelot.
The most excellent and lamentable tragedy of Romeo & Juliet [graphic
novel] : a play by William Shakespeare / adapted and illustrated by
Gareth Hinds
In a masterful adaptation faithful to Shakespeare's original text, Gareth Hinds
transports readers to the sun-washed streets and market squares of
Shakespeare's Verona, vividly bringing the classic play to life on the printed page.