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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

Paulo Coelho

The author of renowned book The Alchemist explores magic this time out through...  read more

Laurence Fishburne to direct, star in Alchemist adaptaion

Last seen making his presence felt in the high-stakes gambling thriller 21, Laurence Fishburne continues to provide yeoman supporting performances without too much acclaim. But Hollywood clearly likes this guy; he's slated to appear in seven more films over the next two years. Life post-Matrix trilogy is quite good, it seems....  read more