Junko Mizuno'S Hansel And Gretel (Viz Graphic Novel) (Paperback)

~ Junko Mizuno (Author, Illustrator)

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Product Description

Everyone knows Hansel and Gretel - Hansel's the squatty kid with a tuna can strapped over his mouth to prevent it from shattering everything around him; Gretel's the tall, pink-haired schoolgirl in the sailor suit, attacking bullies with her bamboo sword. At least that's Junko Mizuno's version! In this twisted take on the classic fairy tale, the kids' parents run the mountain grocery store, fielding visits from the green girls who grow spinach from their scalps and the 40-foot-tall piglet who slices cuts to order off his big belly. More madness comes with the arrival of Queen Marilyn and her insidious black magic! Can the kids save the day? This novel represents a new phase in Mizuno's art, one marked by psychedelic hues that give the arresting story the feel of a dark dream. This tale from the master of the cute and the grotesque is color illustrated throughout.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569318697
• ISBN-13: 978-1569318690
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #657,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Junko Mizuno's Hansel and Gretel - Book Review, June 3, 2003

By	"keymistress" (N.A., N.A. Singapore) - See all my reviews

an interesting comic book with a twist to the children's story, hansel and gretel. it's colorful drawings by artist junko mizuno is accompanied with simple english, easy to understand. contains cartoon nudity that may not be suitable for the young ones. love the paper dolls and stickers that came along.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, Funny, Shocking, Amazing, August 28, 2005

By	Lauren Carney - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of my favorites. Junko Mizuno is a great artist. Her stuff is a tad bit raunchy, but thats what makes it so great. The story is adorable, i couldnt stop laughing. I wish the paper had been better quality though, it doesnt do her illustrations justice.

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, Strange, Sexy, May 9, 2009

By	Bot Bookie - See all my reviews

Junko Mizuno is a weirdo. Her art is doll like, with an adult edge of sex, drugs, and violence. In this book, she takes the classic European tale and retells it with uniquely strange flair. It's easy to get into, because of the story's routes, yet interesting because the telling of that same story is completely insane. Well worth a read