Tuesday 3 March 2009

MANGA SHAKESPEARE

"the Manga Shakespeare series offers a variety of fast-moving anime takes on the jewels of Eng Lit"

- The Independent 'Best Graphic Novels of 2008' feature (December 2008)

"Manga is the most popular form of graphic novels among the young, with a generation of British youth weaned on watching animation from Japan and reading manga."
- The Bookseller (November 2008)

Manga Shakespeare 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.



Source: selfmadehero

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