MANGA SHAKESPEARE
Manga Shakespeare, published by SelfMadeHero, the UK Young Publisher of the Year 2008, is a series of graphic novel adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays. A fusion of classic Shakespeare with manga visuals, these are cutting-edge adaptations that will intrigue and grip readers.
Drawing inspiration from trend-setting Japan and using Shakespeare's original texts, this series brings to life the great Bard's words for students, Shakespeare enthusiasts and manga fans.
Manga is a dynamic, emotional and cinematic medium easily absorbed by the eye. Its attractive art and simple storytelling methods enthuse readers to approach Shakespeare's work in the way he intended – as entertainment.
Titles in the series: MACBETH, JULIUS CAESER, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, RICHARD III, THE TEMPEST, HAMLET, ROMEO AND JULIET.
EYE CLASSICS
The EYE CLASSICS series is transforming classic literature into another art form. The books feature acknowledged leaders in the world of graphic novels and bandes dessinées, using illustrators and writers whose work is widely admired internationally. Titles in the series so far include Nevermore by Edgar Allan Poe, The Trial by Franz Kafka, and The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov.
Download the SelfMadeHero 2009 Catalogue (PDF format 2.2MB)
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