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The Picture of Dorian Gray

By Oscar Wilde
Series: Eye Classics
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde explores the life of a young man named Dorian Gray, who remains eternally youthful while his portrait ages instead. As Dorian indulges in a hedonistic lifestyle, the portrait reflects the consequences of his actions. Set in a world of beauty and art, the story delves into themes of vanity, morality, and the corrupting influence of aesthetics.
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This graphic novel adaptation brings Wilde's classic story to life with vivid illustrations, making it accessible and engaging for those who appreciate both literary classics and visual storytelling. You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by themes of vanity, moral corruption, and the supernatural, all woven into a compelling narrative enriched by striking artwork.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

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Oscar Wilde's classic tale of a man who, exhilarated by his friends' praise of his youth and beauty, asks to be able to retain them eternally has been elegantly transformed. The adaptation retains 'all the wonder of Oscar Wilde's text' while portraying the story 'in a fresh, new fashion.'

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The Picture of Dorian Gray as a graphic novel has been praised for its stunning artwork that captures the novel’s gothic and decadent themes. Reviewers often commend the adaptation’s ability to retain the essence of Oscar Wilde’s classic tale while bringing a fresh, visually engaging perspective to the story. The blending of visual and textual storytelling has particularly resonated with readers, enhancing their appreciation of the novel’s enduring themes of beauty, morality, and corruption.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780955816932

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

  • Adapted by Ian Edginton
  • Illustrated by I.N.J. Culbard

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 169.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 128

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Fiction Graphic Novels Oscar Wilde Series: Eye Classics

About the Author

The original author of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, poet and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London. // Ian Edginton, one of Britain's best-known writers, has had a tremendous impact on the world of comics. In his illustrious career he has worked for Lucasfilm, Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox to adapt Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, Predator and Terminator properties, as well as with the H.G. Wells estate to adapt War of the Worlds for Dark Horse. He owes his success to good collaborations with other artists from the industry, most famously D'Israeli (Scarlet Traces) and Steve Yeowell (The Red Seas). In 2007, his graphic novel Scarlet Traces: The Great Game was nominated for Best Limited Series and Best Writer at the prestigious Eisner Awards. // I. N. J. Culbard is an award-winning artist who has collaborated on a critically acclaimed Sherlock Holmes series with Ian Edginton, as well as adapting At The Mountains of Madness and The Case of Charles Dexter Ward for SelfMadeHero. He also illustrates The Deadwardians for Vertigo. His latest works include Deadbeats (with Chris Lackey and Chad Fifer), the Lovecraft adaptation The Shadow Out of Time, and Celeste.

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