Horror Classics: Graphic Classics Volume Ten (Graphic Classics (Eureka)) [Paperback]

Edgar Allan Poe (Author), H. P. Lovecraft (Author), Clark Ashton Smith (Author), Saki (Author), Jack London (Author), W.W. Jacobs (Author), John Pierard (Author), Michael Manning (Author), Gabrielle Bell (Author), Richard Jenkins (Author), Ryan Inzana (Author), Mark A. Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Graphic Classics (Eureka) | Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Horror Classics is the tenth volume, and the first multi-author anthology in the Graphic Classics series. It features "Some Words with a Mummy", a comedy by Edgar Allan Poe, W.W. Jacobs' famed "The Monkey's Paw", and one of H.P. Lovecraft's best, "The Thing on the Doorstep", adapted by Michael Manning. Also "Professor Jonkin's Cannibal Plant" by Onsmith Jeremi and Clark Ashton Smith's "The Beast of Averoigne", adapted by Rod Lott and Richard Jenkins. Plus seven more horrifying stories and features.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The Graphic Classics series has been improving our cultural literacy by presenting zippy comics-styled renderings of those stories most people read in school, or at least know they should’ve read. The formula works particularly well in this collection of 12 classic horror stories, which includes short works by Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Jack London and Honoré de Balzac, among others. The book begins with a stylish depiction of Bierce’s mummy as a cool cocktail-lounge character wearing a fez, before settling down to business with a very effective adaptation of Lovecraft’s "The Thing on the Doorstep." The vivid black inks and woodcut style of illustrator Michael Manning enhance the original tale’s creepiness. Poe’s "Some Words with a Mummy," by contrast, is drawn in a cartoonish manner, with a touch of humor that suits this feather-light tale that’s far more social commentary than spine tingler. Balzac’s "The Thing at Ghent" is all style, with no words at all; those not already familiar with the work may be left in the dark by artist Mark Dancey’s version. "The Monkey’s Paw," however, illustrated by John W. Pierard, retains all the eerie detail of W. W. Jacob’s original. Jack London’s "Keesh, Son of Keesh," drawn by Ryan Inzana, is another moody work, while Bret Harte’s "Selina Sedilia," admirably adapted by Antonella Caputo and rendered by Nick Miller, is as silly as it should be. Perfect pacing make this another home run from the Graphic Classics team.
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About the Author

Stories by Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Saki, W.W. Jacobs, Jack London, Fitz-James O'Brien, Honoré de Balzac, Howard Garis, Bret Harte, Olive Schreiner, Ambrose Bierce and Clark Ashton Smith. Adaptation scripts by Rod Lott and Antonella Caputo. Cover art by Mark A. Nelson. Comics adaptations by Michael Manning, Gabrielle Bell, John W. Pierard, Nick Miller, Onsmith Jeremi, Jackie Smith, Kevin Atkinson, Richard Jenkins, Milton Knight, Mark Dancey, Ryan Inzana and Brandon Ragnar Johnson. Edited by Tom Pomplun.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Eureka Productions; 2004 edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974664812
• ISBN-13: 978-0974664811
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mummies, Murder and Monkey's Paws, March 31, 2005

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Zack Davisson "japanreviewed" (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Horror Classics: Graphic Classics Volume Ten (Graphic Classics (Eureka)) (Paperback)

Horror has done well for the modern incarnation of the Graphic Classics, whose series has seen such luminaries as Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and HP Lovecraft brought to life by some extremely talented cartoonists. Whether it is the short-story nature, or the ready-made visually splendid imagery, there is something in the classic horror tales thats makes them well suited to the Graphic Classics treatment. Here, in the 10th volume, they have wisely continued this tradition, and assembled an anthology of classic horror stories to chill and delight.

"Horror Classics" brings together 12 authors, some of which, like HP Lovecraft , Jack London and Ambrose Bierce, have been previously honored with their own Graphic Classics collections. Others, like Clark Ashton Smith and Honre de Balzac, appear for the first time. All of the stories are well-chosen, and the artists's styles are well-matched.

This collection contains:

"The Mummy" - Ambrose Bierce - A short and witty poem, with a sharp illustration to match it.

"The Thing at the Doorstep" - HP Lovecraft - A brilliant take on one of my favorite Lovecraft stories. The artist manages to capture the "Innsmouth look" perfectly, and uses the author's original text combined with illustrations to great effect. "glub..glub...glub-glub..." You know what I mean.

"Some Words with a Mummy" - Edgar Allan Poe - A clever and light adaptation of a resurrected mummy bantering with a few scientists over which has the superior society.

"In a Far Off World" - Oliver Schreiner - An excellent, melancholy tale. One I have never read before, but am glad to be introduced to.

"The Thing at Ghent" - Honre de Balzac - Entirely dialog free, I am at a bit of a loss as to the actual story. Unfortunately, it is not such a familiar tale as to be able to divine the story from illustrations alone. The only disappointment in the lot.

"The Monkey's Paw" - WW Jacobs - Any fan of "The Simpsons" will recognize this one, although they may have never seen the original. The artist JW Pierard maintains the full weight of the original cautionary tale. Be careful what you wish for, and don't mess with unfamiliar magiks.

"The Open Window" - Saki - Another familiar tale, one that I have heard told but never knew the origin of. A clever almost-ghost story, well adapted in a simple Victorian style.

"A Day Dream" - Fitz-James O-Brien - Cartoonish musings on murder, and the high class going slumming in the Five Points.

"Keesh Son of Keesh" - Jack London - A dark and powerful tale of barbarian culture and blood-rights amongst the Native American tribes. Ryan Inzana's heavy woodblock illustrations perfectly compliment this heavy story.

"Professor Jonkin's Cannibal Plant" - Howard R. Garis - "Feed me, Seymour!" Another comedic adaptation, featuring a foolish professor and his frightening child.

"The Beast of Averoigne" - Clark Ashton Smith - A contemporary of Lovecraft, this tale of a wild comet, a haunted abbey, and the Ring of Eibon, is adapted with appropriate style.

"Selina Sedilia" - Bret Harte - A humorous look at love ever-after between two base villains. And of course, there is only one way to achieve love "ever-after."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories and wonderful illustration work, October 23, 2005

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Horror Classics: Graphic Classics Volume Ten (Graphic Classics (Eureka)) (Paperback)

This fun little graphic novel is a collection of some twelve short stories and poems that were all written by the greats of modern horror literature - H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Saki (pen name of Hector Hugh Munro), Jack London, and others. Just as heterogeneous as the authors are the illustrators. Each of the stories was illustrated by a different artist, who drew the story as he or she saw fit, each different from the others and each excellent.

Overall, I thought that this was an excellent book, with great stories and wonderful illustration work. I think that my favorites were Lovecraft's The Thing on the Doorstep, W.W. Jacobs' Monkey's Paw, and Clark Ashton Smith's The Beast of Averoigne, with Bret Harte's Selina Sedilia being too funny to miss. Yep, this is a great book, one that my fourteen-year-old daughter and I both enjoyed and both highly recommend!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Each story is skillfully rendered into comic book format, November 13, 2004

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This review is from: Horror Classics: Graphic Classics Volume Ten (Graphic Classics (Eureka)) (Paperback)

Horror Classics is a graphic novel anthology that brings to vivid life those great tales of terror by Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and others. Each individual story is skillfully rendered into comic book format by a different artist, who uses black-and-white imagery to perfectly capture moments of terror. An engrossing introduction to the classics of horror for those new to the literary experience, and an exciting fresh take on great stories for those who have read them a hundred times before.