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The Merchant of Venice Graphic Novel
By Gareth Hinds
With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.
Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio’s heartfelt efforts --- and a clever intervention by Portia --- will save Antonio.
- Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare's more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.
- The graphic novel format is a great way to study this text, bringing the Shakespearean language alive to a contemporary audience.
About the author
Gareth Hinds has been drawing visual stories since his earliest childhood. "Beowulf", his first fully painted graphic novel, was published to great acclaim. He has a BFA in illustration from Parsons School of Design and lives in Massachusetts.
Review
"Not only in this a new way to appreciate an old master, it makes the story available to a new group of readers" Reading Time
ISBN:
9780763630256
Imprint:
Candlewick Press
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
May 1, 2008
Dimensions:
270 x 170mm, 80pp
Stock Status:
Frontlist Title
Australian RRP:
$19.95
New Zealand RRP:
$24.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock