Synopses & Reviews
Discover a terrifying world in the woods in this collection of five hauntingly beautiful graphic stories that includes the online webcomic sensation and#8220;His Face All Red,and#8221; in print for the first time.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Journey through the woods in this sinister, compellingly spooky collection that features four brand-new stories and one phenomenally popular tale in print for the first time. These are fairy tales gone seriously wrong, where you can travel to and#8220;Our Neighborand#8217;s Houseand#8221;and#8212;though coming back might be a problem. Or find yourself a young bride in a house that holds a terrible secret in and#8220;A Ladyand#8217;s Hands Are Cold.and#8221; You might try to figure out what is haunting and#8220;My Friend Janna,and#8221; or discover that your brotherand#8217;s fiancand#233;e may not be what she seems in and#8220;The Nesting Place.and#8221; And of course you must revisit the horror of and#8220;His Face All Red,and#8221; the breakout webcomic hit that has been gorgeously translated to the printed page.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Already revered for her work online, award-winning comic creator Emily Carrolland#8217;s stunning visual style and impeccable pacing is on grand display in this entrancing anthology, her print debut.
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*"A sure winner for any reader with a yen to become permanently terrified. Brilliant."
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andnbsp;* and#8220;This is a beautifully rendered but deeply chilling collection of vignettes that will be most appreciated by teens and adults who are fans of fairy tales, horror, and the things that hide in the dark. A delight for Edgar Allan Poe and Alvin Schwartz enthusiasts.and#8221;
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"Eandlt;Bandgt;mily Carroll's andlt;Iandgt;Through the Woods andlt;/Iandgt;mesmerizes and inspiresandlt;/Bandgt;; a Victorian gothic playground haunted by Mary Shelley andamp; Edward Gorey, awash in the dream-like haze of Odilon Redon, and composed with the poetic elegance of Ukiyo-e.andlt;Bandgt; I loved itandlt;/Bandgt;."
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"andlt;Iandgt;Through the Woods andlt;/Iandgt;is a triumph, it's gorgeous, soft and bright, and it is dark, earthy and spin-chilling. [Emily Carroll] should be recognized as one of the best graphic storytellers out there."
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"andlt;Iandgt;Through the Woods andlt;/Iandgt;will dazzle you, seduce you, amaze you, delight and frighten and enchant you. What a talent. What a voice."
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"This book is full of gorgeous, terrifying tales of mysterious wooded misadventures that creep right into your brain and seduce you."
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"Stunning, magical. Hauntingly gothic...[andlt;Iandgt;Through the Woods] andlt;/Iandgt;made me feel like a child again, reading grim fairy tales."
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"Beautiful, beguiling, and thrillingly eerie."
Synopsis
Discover a terrifying world in the woods in this collection of five hauntingly beautiful graphic stories that includes the online webcomic sensation His Face All Red, in print for the first time.
Journey through the woods in this sinister, compellingly spooky collection that features four brand-new stories and one phenomenally popular tale in print for the first time. These are fairy tales gone seriously wrong, where you can travel to Our Neighbor s House though coming back might be a problem. Or find yourself a young bride in a house that holds a terrible secret in A Lady s Hands Are Cold. You might try to figure out what is haunting My Friend Janna, or discover that your brother s fiancee may not be what she seems in The Nesting Place. And of course you must revisit the horror of His Face All Red, the breakout webcomic hit that has been gorgeously translated to the printed page.
Already revered for her work online, award-winning comic creator Emily Carroll s stunning visual style and impeccable pacing is on grand display in this entrancing anthology, her print debut."
About the Author
Emily Carroll was born in London, Ontario, in June of 1983. In addition to the many short online comics found at her website, her work has been featured in numerous print anthologies. She currently lives with her wife Kate and their large orange cat in Stratford, Ontario.Emily Carroll was born in London, Ontario, in June of 1983. In addition to the many short online comics found at her website, her work has been featured in numerous print anthologies. She currently lives with her wife Kate and their large orange cat in Stratford, Ontario.