When people told themselves their past with stories, explained their present with stories, foretold the future with stories...the best place by the fire was kept for...The Storyteller! Archaia and The Jim Henson Company are proud to present all-new tales of fantastic wonder and extraordinary myth, as told from the tongue of The Storyteller and his loyal canine companion! Witness worded wonderment from a cavalcade of crafty creators, including Roger Langridge (The Muppet Show Comic), Marjorie Liu (Black Widow), Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Artifacts), Jeff Parker (Hulk, Thunderbolts), Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (Jonah Hex), Jim McCann (Return of the Dapper Men), Francesco Francavilla (Detective Comics), J.L. Meyer (Lady Pendragon), Tom Fowler (Green Arrow, Batman), Chris Eliopoulos (Pet Avengers), Colleen Coover (Spider-Man), Janet K. Lee (Emma), and many more!
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Anthony Minghella won an Academy Award for THE ENGLISH PATIENT, and wrote many episodes of The Storyteller television show. Katie graduated from the College for Creative Studios in 2004 with a BFA in Illustration. She has done work for DC, Marvel, Archaia, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and more. She has a Webcomic, Gronk, which she updates weekly.
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New Zealand-born cartoonist Roger Langridge (1967-) has been producing comics for over twenty years. Works of note include the Harvey Award-winning MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER; other works include his own self-published title FRED THE CLOWN, which was nominated for a number of Harvey and Eisner awards back when he was young and beautiful, and the Eisner Award-winning Lewis Carroll-inspired series, SNARKED!. Langridge lives in London with his wife, two children and a box full of his own hair.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By C. M. Small
Format:Hardcover
As a long time fan of the TV series, Jim Henson's The Storyteller, I was both thrilled and skeptical when I caught wind of a graphic novel under the same title due out, especially upon being told it was in hardcover. After the disappointment that was Tokyo Pop's Return to Labyrinth, I really didn't want to put money down on another attempt to recapture my childhood interests. It just so happened that I was in a bookstore that HAD a copy, just one, and I took the opportunity to flip through it.
Not even half way through, I'd already decided it was worth it.
This is one of the few times that you'll be GLAD it's in hardcover. The artwork within is so beautiful, charming, and delightful that you'll want something durable that you can read again and again. (And lend to your friends!) The printing is *amazing*, with the color just swirling off the page, bringing life to each artist who illustrates a different story. (Of which there are nine tales in total.)
The only story that I felt had only okay-ish artwork completely made up for it by being the only tale told from *the dog's* point of view! Which highlights the other half of this book: the writing. Brilliant. Just brilliant. Each writer has captured the banter between the storyteller and his dog, the mystery of our favorite man by the fire, his joy in telling us the tales and of course, how clever he thinks himself by the end. Everything I loved about the TV series is all right here, only to have the wonder of Jim Henson's puppets and the actors replaced with the magic of art and the written word.
As for the stories themselves, most of these will feel familiar to anyone who claims to be a fan of fairytales. You'll see where most of these are going pretty quickly. But as the old saying goes, it's not the destination, but the journey that's important. Bravo to whoever came up with this idea and to those who saw it through. This will be a treasured piece of my collection of books for years to come.
Not even half way through, I'd already decided it was worth it.
This is one of the few times that you'll be GLAD it's in hardcover. The artwork within is so beautiful, charming, and delightful that you'll want something durable that you can read again and again. (And lend to your friends!) The printing is *amazing*, with the color just swirling off the page, bringing life to each artist who illustrates a different story. (Of which there are nine tales in total.)
The only story that I felt had only okay-ish artwork completely made up for it by being the only tale told from *the dog's* point of view! Which highlights the other half of this book: the writing. Brilliant. Just brilliant. Each writer has captured the banter between the storyteller and his dog, the mystery of our favorite man by the fire, his joy in telling us the tales and of course, how clever he thinks himself by the end. Everything I loved about the TV series is all right here, only to have the wonder of Jim Henson's puppets and the actors replaced with the magic of art and the written word.
As for the stories themselves, most of these will feel familiar to anyone who claims to be a fan of fairytales. You'll see where most of these are going pretty quickly. But as the old saying goes, it's not the destination, but the journey that's important. Bravo to whoever came up with this idea and to those who saw it through. This will be a treasured piece of my collection of books for years to come.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By teacherchick
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Storyteller graphic novel is beautifully illustrated. I actually purchased several of these books to give as gifts. My 5 siblings and I grew up looking forward to a new episode of the Storyteller, and when the graphic novel came out, we were thrilled! I was happy to see the novel contained stories that weren't on the TV series, so we were able to enjoy additional stories through this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just received the book and inhaled it. The different types of new stories and their unique art styles were gorgeous, and our beloved Storyteller's dog continues with his commentary throughout the tales. A must-have for fans of the series - I can't wait for volume 2!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have for all Henson fans!
Words cannot describe how much I love this book! It really brought back memories of sitting on my shag living room rug as a kid, completely mesmerized by "The Storyteller. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ilana Waters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
exellent service!, the product was in perfect conditions and the sihipping was very fast, very recomendable, and it is a great book of course! thanks
Published 13 months ago by Sterling
5.0 out of 5 stars
Had to have it
I don't remember the story teller at all, but husband does & we found the show on netflix for my daughter to watch, in which she loves. Read more
Published 13 months ago by JStern
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