The Originals: The Essential Edition
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The Originals: The Essential Edition
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The Originals: The Essential Edition
Deluxe oversized edition of the Eisner-award winning mod sci-fi graphic novel from Dave Gibbons, co-creator of Watchmen.
Deluxe oversized edition of the Eisner-award winning mod sci-fi coming of age graphic novel from Dave Gibbons, co-creator of Watchmen. Includes 32 pages of never-before-seen development art, process pieces, and behind the scenes extras--all annotated by Gibbons.
In a retro-futuristic city of industrial grey where hover scooters, music and drugs rule the street, The Originals are the toughest, most stylish gang around. For two childhood friends, nothing is more important than being one of them. But being part of the crowd will bring its own deadly consequences.
The Originals is Dave Gibbons doing what he was born to doβtelling a story that's all his own, and telling it with grace, verve and drama. The result is, well...original! Top-notch comics."βFrank Miller
Sharp as the lapels on his mohair, revved up on Lambrettas and doobs, The Originals is Dave Gibbons at the very top of his considerable game, dripping style and soul like dance floor sweat, delivering a narrative that's young, good-looking and up for a ruck. Buy this immediately, and smell the oil, the blood, the seaside... I don't care where you've been; you ain't been nowhere 'til you've been in." βAlan Moore
What a fantastic looking book...Dave's vast storytelling experience and effortless ease with the medium shine from every page of The Originals."βGarth Ennis
Deluxe oversized edition of the Eisner-award winning mod sci-fi coming of age graphic novel from Dave Gibbons, co-creator of Watchmen. Includes 32 pages of never-before-seen development art, process pieces, and behind the scenes extrasβall annotated by Gibbons.
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The Originals: The Essential Edition by Dave Gibbons is highly praised for its innovative storytelling and striking artwork. The narrative effectively combines elements of nostalgia with a modern twist, engaging readers with its relatable themes and vivid illustrations. Gibbons' work is often celebrated for its depth and creativity, providing a compelling read that resonates with both graphic novel enthusiasts and new readers alike.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781506705620
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 May 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 310.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 192
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About the Author
Dave Gibbons has drawn and written for most comics publishers on both sides of the Atlantic. His work has encompassed DR WHO, SUPERMAN, BATMAN, GREEN LANTERN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, DR STRANGE, THE HULK, PREDATOR, and ALIENS. WATCHMEN, his collaboration with writer Alan Moore, is the best-selling graphic novel ever published and became a major motion picture. His autobiographical graphic novel THE ORIGINALS won an Eisner Award in 2005. His recent work has included KINGSMAN- THE SECRET SERVICE, with Mark Millar, now also a major motion picture. He co-created GIVE ME LIBERTY and MARTHA WASHINGTON GOES TO WAR with writer Frank Miller. He was appointed "Comics Laureate" of the UK in 2014, with the brief to develop the use of comics in education. The University of Dundee awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in Comic Arts in 2015.
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