Moby-Dick: or, The Whale (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) [Roughcut]

Herman Melville (Author), Tony Millionaire (Illustrator), Nathaniel Philbrick (Foreword)

Book Description

Release date: October 27, 2009 | Series: Penguin Classics Deluxe Editio

 

Buy a poster of the Moby Dick jacket art designed by Tony Millionaire

These novels played a unique and lasting role in the development of American literature, and each one remains a beloved and widely read work of fiction. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn-arguably the great American novel. Ethan Frome—an enduring rural tragedy. And Moby-Dick or, The Whale—a profound inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception. Now, Penguin Classics is proud to present these three novels in gorgeous graphic packages featuring cover art by some of the most talented illustrators working today..

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About the Author

Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819, in New York City, the son of a merchant. Only twelve when his father died bankrupt, young Herman tried work as a bank clerk, as a cabin-boy on a trip to Liverpool, and as an elementary schoolteacher, before shipping in January 1841 on the whaler Acushnet, bound for the Pacific. Deserting ship the following year in the Marquesas, he made his way to Tahiti and Honolulu, returning as ordinary seaman on the frigate United States to Boston, where he was discharged in October 1844. Books based on these adventures won him immediate success. Tony Millionaire is an American cartoonist, illustrator and author known for his syndicated comic strip Maakies and the Sock Monkey series of comic and picture books.

Product Details

• Roughcut: 672 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Classics; Reprint edition (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0143105957
• ISBN-13: 978-0143105954
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.7 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK OWNS MY BALONEY January 18, 2011

By J. Miles Grover

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I love this book so much. The Tony Millionaire cover on this edition is really nice, though I don't like the fake deckled edge. Anyway, Moby Dick is a really awesome awesome book and if you don't like it because they made you read it in school, give it another try. It's funny and badass and full of just beautiful language.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The rather long, but a excellent novel. August 13, 2012

By thomas c

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Hi, I have read Moby Dick many years ago, but enjoyed it a great amount more at this time. I feel that it is a must read for anyone. Herman Melville is one of the greatest writers of our time. The novel is a little lengthly because he spends a lot of time on the description of each character, making each one a picture in your mind that you will never forget. He writes with so much passion with his unique style and insight. You feel and experience each paragraph. I am looking forward to reading it again. I love the novel. Thank you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great edition May 8, 2012

By SophieB.

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This is a great trade paperback with wonderful artwork by Tony Millionaire. It's just a great edition, period. I want to start collecting books on a small level and this edition caught my eye immediately. It's a joy.