The Hedge Knight - Second Edition [Graphic Novel] [Paperback]

George R. R. Martin (Author), Ben Avery (Author), Mike S. Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 9, 2005

In this prequel story to George R. R. Martin's Award winning, New York Times Best Selling novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, Night falls over the life of one noble knight and brings the dawn of his squire's knighthood. Dubbing himself "Ser Duncan the Tall," the Hedge Knight sets forth to the tourney at Ashford Meadow in search of fame, glory, and the honor of upholding his oath as a knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Unfortunately for him, the world isn't ready for a knight who keeps his oaths, and his chivalrous methods could be the very cause of his demise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Dabel Brothers Publishing; 2 edition (March 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097640110X
• ISBN-13: 978-0976401100
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,030,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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121 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Graphic Novel & It's Awesome, March 22, 2005

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Nicholas Doles (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hedge Knight - Second Edition [Graphic Novel] (Paperback)

When I first saw this listed I thought Martin had done the same thing Jordan had done with "New Spring", in other words I thought he had taken the awesome short story from "Legends" and expanded it into a longer novel forcing me to spend extra money even though I had already shelled out for "Legends".

Thanks to reading a couple of the reviews I learned I was horribly mistaken and had kept myself from enjoying an awesome story in comic form.

It is the exact same story from the short story "The Hedge Knight" but as every reader knows the change of mediums from prose to comic gives the reader a new experience. I would never say that one or the other is better, that is up to the reader, but I would definitely say it is a real treat to be able to switch between the two. The artwork is beatiful and true to story, and I didn't feel that anything was left out that had been in the short story.

My only disappointment is knowing they can't do the entire series in this form also.

If you already have the first edition of this, the only difference other than the cover is some new artwork in the back of all the individual characters. If you are a first time buyer and have the choice between the first and second edition buy the second but if you already own the first you don't need the second unless you're a collector.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful art work enhances the story., May 17, 2005

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C. T. Hunter "chips_books" (Gainesville, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hedge Knight - Second Edition [Graphic Novel] (Paperback)

This is the first graphic novel that I've read and I was thoroughly impressed. Martin's short story of Dunk the hedge knight and his first tournament experience is well told and fun to read. The art in this book is really great and gives the story a more intimate feel by allowing the reader a visualization of the events as they unfold. The story is definitely enhanced by the detailed art work and makes for a very enjoyable read. I look forward to reading some of the other stories from Legends in this graphic format.

A very enjoyable one/two day read and worth the price.
Highly recommended.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The rare perfect adaptation, April 24, 2005

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Ryan T. Schmidt (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hedge Knight - Second Edition [Graphic Novel] (Paperback)

There are few adaptations that are absolutely true to their source material. This is definitely the exception as opposed to the rule.
The stunning artwork is a perfect compliment to George R.R. Martin's already exquisite short story. It seems as though nothing is left out and the graphic novel medium seems a perfect fit for the story.
This title is equally accessible to first time reader's of Dunk's exploits as it is to those who have already read and loved the story.
The second edition, however, offers little in terms of new content. Some additional pieces of artwork at the end of the book and new cover art are all that is really offered. If, however, you are new to The Hedge Knight in the graphic novel format, this is defintely the edition to go with.