Synopses & Reviews
The themes of Robert Louis Stevensons classic novel Treasure Island”; loyalty, adventure, morality and especially coming of age, make it ideal for Classics Illustrated Deluxe.”
Stevensons riveting tale has become more and more influential over the years; serving as the basis for such popular portrayals of piracy as one-legged seamen with parrots on their shoulders, treasure maps where an X” marks the spot, to the specific style we thing of when imagining how pirates speak. David Chauvels faithful adaptation combined with Fred Simons vibrant art truly captures the excitement experienced by readers both old and young alike that this classic has invoked for so many years.
David Chauvel began working in comics in the 1990s, writing the French Sci-Fi comic strip Rails, where he first collaborated with Treasure Island artist Fred Simon. Since then, he has gone on to write over 15 different titles for Editions Delcourt including the adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Fred Simon is a founding member of the art studio Psurde in France, where he lives and works. He frequently collaborates with David Chauvel, illustrating Rails, Treasure Island, and Le Poisson Clown for Editions Delcourt.
The themes of loyalty, adventure, morality, and especially coming of age all make their way into Robert Louis Stevensons classic novel Treasure Island, now adapted by David Chauvel and Fred Simon in the Classics Illustrated Deluxe series.
Stevensons riveting tale has become more and more influential over the years; serving as the basis for such popular portrayals of piracy as one-legged seamen with parrots on their shoulders, treasure maps where an X” marks the spot, to the specific style we thing of when imagining how pirates speak. David Chauvels faithful adaptation combined with Fred Simons vibrant art truly captures the excitement experienced by readers both old and young alike that this classic has invoked for so many years. "The classic pirate novel is even more fun to read accompanied by well-done pictures. By capturing the feel of another time and place, readers are easily transported into the long-ago seafaring adventure. The art also helps readers become more comfortable with the old-fashioned language and phrasing. The European-styled thin line art is welcoming and approachable. Although cartoony, there's enough detail to stand up to Stevenson's textual imagery. The story is full of all the elements expected: mysterious omens, frightening strangers, a treasure map, seafaring adventure, murderous mutiny, and a boy's first journey to becoming a man. With up to 14 panels per page, this graphic novel is dense but not crowded, although the pages open up to show the ship, with full-page panels conveying the vista of the open ocean. This is a substantial adaptation, given the number of panels, inclusion of the original text, and the length of the book, much longer than the usual classic comic adaptation. The handsome hardcover will stand up to multiple readings, making this a fine choice for libraries or children's gifts."Publishers Weekly
Review
The classic pirate novel is even more fun to read accompanied by well-done pictures. By capturing the feel of another time and place, readers are easily transported into the long-ago seafaring adventure. The art also helps readers become more comfortable with the old-fashioned language and phrasing. The European-styled thin line art is welcoming and approachable. Although cartoony, there's enough detail to stand up to Stevenson's textual imagery. The story is full of all the elements expected: mysterious omens, frightening strangers, a treasure map, seafaring adventure, murderous mutiny, and a boy's first journey to becoming a man. With up to 14 panels per page, this graphic novel is dense but not crowded, although the pages open up to show the ship, with full-page panels conveying the vista of the open ocean. This is a substantial adaptation, given the number of panels, inclusion of the original text, and the length of the book, much longer than the usual classic comic adaptation. The handsome hardcover will stand up to multiple readings, making this a fine choice for libraries or children's gifts. (Mar.)--Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
The themes of Robert Louis Stevensons classic novel “Treasure Island”; loyalty, adventure, morality and especially coming of age, make it ideal for “Classics Illustrated Deluxe.”
Stevensons riveting tale has become more and more influential over the years; serving as the basis for such popular portrayals of piracy as one-legged seamen with parrots on their shoulders, treasure maps where an “X” marks the spot, to the specific style we thing of when imagining how pirates speak. David Chauvels faithful adaptation combined with Fred Simons vibrant art truly captures the excitement experienced by readers both old and young alike that this classic has invoked for so many years.
Synopsis
Robert Louis Stevenson's riveting tale has grown increasingly influential over the years; serving as the basis for such popular portrayals of piracy as one-legged sailors with parrots on their shoulders, treasure maps where an -X- marks the spot, to the specific style we think of when imagining pirates speak. David Chauvel's faithful adaptation combined with Fred Simon's vibrant art truly captures the excitement experienced by readers both old and young alike that this classic has invoked for so many years
Synopsis
The themes of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel "Treasure Island"; loyalty, adventure, morality and especially coming of age, make it ideal for "Classics Illustrated Deluxe."
Stevenson's riveting tale has become more and more influential over the years; serving as the basis for such popular portrayals of piracy as one-legged seamen with parrots on their shoulders, treasure maps where an "X" marks the spot, to the specific style we thing of when imagining how pirates speak. David Chauvel's faithful adaptation combined with Fred Simon's vibrant art truly captures the excitement experienced by readers both old and young alike that this classic has invoked for so many years.
Synopsis
While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune. In graphic novel format.
About the Author
David Chauvel began working in comics in the 1990s, writing the French Sci-Fi comic strip Rails, where he first collaborated with Treasure Island artist Fred Simon. Since then, he has gone on to write over 15 different titles for Editions Delcourt including the adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Fred Simon is a founding member of the art studio Psurde in France, where he lives and works. He frequently collaborates with David Chauvel, illustrating Rails, Treasure Island, and Le Poisson Clown for Editions Delcourt.