Poe: Stories and Poems : A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Gareth Hinds (Hardcover)

from LibrarianRyan

Since I am the last in my #LMPBC group to read this, I can write what I really feel. It was just okay. I am not sure I would consider this a GN. I think of it more as a fully illustrated collection since little to no speech or thought bubbles were used. Some of the stories like the Mask of the Re...

from heylu

A huge fan of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, as well as of graphic novels, I jumped at the chance to read and review Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Gareth Hinds. Unfortunately, this was not up to snuff, leaving me feeling incredibly let-down. Though, truthfully, it might sim...

from LibStaff2

I love this graphic novel adaptation! I have always been a huge E. A. Poe fan and I enjoy reading retellings of classics, but this book was one of the best ones I've read in this medium. The illustrations reflect the stories/poems and themes well. The contrast of colors and the use of light/dark ...

from LorisBook

When anyone mentions Gothic Horror, I think of macabre and Edgar Allan Poe. And, Gareth Hinds has translated Poe's work into 7 graphic narratives in this classic graphic novel format. Gareth is certainly great at drawing disturbing scenes and anguished subjects. The illustrations for the cover an...

from bobbybslax

An excellent visual adaptation of some of Poe's finest works. I've read the short stories truncated here and only read the one poem “The Raven,” but all the selected works are very well chosen. The artwork reflects the feeling of each story/poem very well. I was thoroughly creeped out by several ...