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Eight Literary Works That Deserve a Graphic-Novel Treatment

Eight Literary Works That Deserve a Graphic-Novel Treatment

Earlier this month, we found out two iconic (in very different ways) literary works were being given the graphic-novel treatment. Sea Lion Books announced their interpretation of Paulo Coelho’s spiritual journey The Alchemist, featuring art by Daniel Sampere. Then, last week, the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam announced they will be creating an illustrated version Frank’s famous diary, with Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon (the duo behind the graphic novel of the 9/11 commission report) at the helm. And prior to his death this week, one of the great Harvey Pekar’s last projects was a graphic-novel adaptation of Studs...  read more

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Top 10 Best Debut Novels of the Decade (2000-2009)

Top 10 Best Debut Novels of the Decade (2000-2009)

Today, we pay tribute to some of the best new literary voices of the past ten years...  read more

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