- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Eureka Productions (Dec 1 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0978791983
- ISBN-13: 978-0978791988
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.3 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #411,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Graphic Classics: Louisa May Alcott features "Little Women", adapted for comics by Trina Robbins and illustrated by Anne Timmons. Plus lesser-known gothic mysteries and horror stories including "A Whisper in the Dark" by Antonella Caputo and Arnold Arre, "The Rival Prima Donnas" by Rod Lott and Molly Crabapple, and "Lost in a Pyramid" by Alex Burrows and Pedro Lopez. Also two poems and two strange children's stories, "Buzz" and "The Piggy Girl", illustrated by Mary Fleener, Shary Flenniken, Toni Pawlowsky and Lisa K. Weber.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Louisa May Alcott is not just a Little Woman,
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This review is from: Graphic Classics Volume 18: Louisa May Alcott (Paperback)
Reason for Reading: I love this series and will eventually read them all.Comments: I'll start with my immediate response to finishing this volume, "Fantastic!". This is the second full colour offering in the Graphic Classics series and it is a beautiful book. The artwork is absolutely stunning and each artist has worked in a style and palette perfectly suited for each individual story. Usually, in these collection there will be at least one illustrator's rendition I'm not too fond of but I loved them all. The book includes 2 poems, an adaptation of the novel Little Women and 5 short stories. It's been ages since I've read Little Women and, of course, this is a quick run through of the story but the essence of the story is there; the individual personalities of the girls shine through and this graphic adaption pays homage to the novel well, especially with the wonderful artwork by Anne Timmons. The highlight of this volume, though, is the short stories. I have not read any of Louisa May Alcott's stories before and was wondrously surprised at this ghastly Gothic collection. Four of them are fabulous 19th century sensationalist stories full of corpses, murder and madness while the other is a strange, yet delightful, morality tale for children. My favourite story out of the whole book was the last one, A Whisper in the Dark, which at a full 41 pages is a perfect example of the era's Gothic story with romance, long dark corridors, strange noises in the night and madness, all wonderfully illustrated by Arnold Arre using a palette mostly of browns, going to greys and black to suit the mood. Yet another fine volume in the series and a must read for fans of the series or Louisa May Alcott. And further research tells me we don't have long to wait for Vol. 19 which is shooting for a May release date entitled "Western Classics". I can hardly wait!
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A nicely updated version of a classic,
By Alice Berger "Bergers Book Reviews" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Graphic Classics Volume 18: Louisa May Alcott (Paperback)
Okay, I'll admit it. I never read Little Women as a girl, and I'm sure there are quite a few other ladies who might say the same thing. So if you've come to realize you missed out on a classic others simply adore, there's hope for you now. Graphic Classics has compiled the best of Louisa May Alcott's writings in this volume.Although Little Women is Louisa May Alcott's best-known work, most of us are unaware she wrote some other rather unique tales. The Piggy Girl, The Rival Prima Donnas, A Whisper in the Dark, and Lost in a Pyramid may come as quite a surprise to those who expect domestic tranquility in her writing. These dramatic stories are accompanied by detailed graphic artistry, enhancing the reader's pleasure. If you already love Louisa May Alcott, you'll want to include this volume in your collection, putting pictures to the words you enjoy. And if you haven't read her work, Graphic Classics: Louisa May Alcott gives you the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with this talented author. Reviewer: Alice Berger 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Louisa May Alcott is not just a Little Woman,
By Nicola Manning - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Graphic Classics Volume 18: Louisa May Alcott (Paperback)
Reason for Reading: I love this series and will eventually read them all.Comments: I'll start with my immediate response to finishing this volume, "Fantastic!". This is the second full colour offering in the Graphic Classics series and it is a beautiful book. The artwork is absolutely stunning and each artist has worked in a style and palette perfectly suited for each individual story. Usually, in these collection there will be at least one illustrator's rendition I'm not too fond of but I loved them all. The book includes 2 poems, an adaptation of the novel Little Women and 5 short stories. It's been ages since I've read Little Women and, of course, this is a quick run through of the story but the essence of the story is there; the individual personalities of the girls shine through and this graphic adaption pays homage to the novel well, especially with the wonderful artwork by Anne Timmons. The highlight of this volume, though, is the short stories. I have not read any of Louisa May Alcott's stories before and was wondrously surprised at this ghastly Gothic collection. Four of them are fabulous 19th century sensationalist stories full of corpses, murder and madness while the other is a strange, yet delightful, morality tale for children. My favourite story out of the whole book was the last one, A Whisper in the Dark, which at a full 41 pages is a perfect example of the era's Gothic story with romance, long dark corridors, strange noises in the night and madness, all wonderfully illustrated by Arnold Arre using a palette mostly of browns, going to greys and black to suit the mood. Yet another fine volume in the series and a must read for fans of the series or Louisa May Alcott. And further research tells me we don't have long to wait for Vol. 19 which is shooting for a May release date entitled "Western Classics". I can hardly wait! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will help make the great and beloved author accessible to a wider audience of children (and adults) age 12 and up,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Graphic Classics Volume 18: Louisa May Alcott (Paperback)
"Graphic Classics: Louisa May Alcott, Stories of Mummies, Geese, Pigs, Flies, Prima Donnas & Little Women" is the eighteenth volume in the Graphic Classics series of comics adaptations of great literature. Printed in full color, it features a new adaptation of "Little Women" scripted by Trina Robbins and illustrated by Anne Timmons. As much of the original language and intent of the author as possible is used in the sensitive scripting adaptation. Also included in this edition are comic illustrated adaptations of five other stories by Lousia may Alcott, including "A Whisper in the Dark," "The Rival Prima Donnas," Lost in a Pyramid," "Buzz," and "The Piggy Girl." These less familiar gothic mysteries and horror stories as well as two poems and two unusual children's stories, are scripted and illustrated by a talented string of writers and illustrators, including, Antonella Caputo and Arnold Arre, Rod Lott and Molly Crabapple, Alex Burrows and Pedro Lopez, and others. "Graphic Classics: Louisa May Alcott" is an edition that will help make the great and beloved author accessible to a wider audience of children (and adults) age 12 and up.Nancy Lorraine Senior Reviewer |
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