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Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga (Paperback)

by Richard Kelly (Author), Brett Weldele (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The stage is set and destiny continues towards its fulfillment at breakneck speed. Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga collects writer/director Richard Kelly's (Donnie Darko) three graphic novels that set the stage to his second film, Southland Tales. Graphitti Designs and View Askew in conjunction with Darko Entertainment are proud to present this special collection prior to the movie release. These first three chapters set the tone and introduces you to the world and characters that comprise the movie events of July 4, 2008. The book and the movie combine to create a rich multimedia experience!

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  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Graphitti Designs (October 29, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0936211806
  • ISBN-13: 978-0936211800
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,419 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and Funny Graphic Novel, December 17, 2007
By Abrahamal Lincolni (Provo, UT USA) - See all my reviews
Strangely enough, this Graphic Novel Prequel Saga is better than the film, "Southland Tales" which comprises Episodes 4-6. If the film had managed to capture the same tone and pacing as the graphic novel, it likely would have been far more successful in the movie-plexes.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff...., April 9, 2008
By BJ "Brett Starr" (East Peoria, IL United States) - See all my reviews
I liked the movie, so reading this was fairly easy.

Like most people, the first time I watched the movie, I was clueless as to what happened or what it meant. After watching it again and again, I loved it.

The Prequel Saga graphic novel is pretty sweet. I wish that I had known about it before I watched the movie, as the Prequel Saga is supposed to be part 1-3 and the movie parts 4-6!

The artwork is good and its very easy to read in one night.
Highly recommended to anyone that LIKED the movie!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to what I'm hoping will be a great movie, March 15, 2008
By RTBRAND1 "Rob" (Severn, MD USA) - See all my reviews
The prequel saga really helps spell things out for you.

I haven't seen the movie yet because I'm waiting for the DVD.

Regardless though, I was very pleased to see that what I was being told was a very complicated and incoherent movie, was in fact exceptionally clear (at least by the standards of this novel.

Again, I can't speak how well the movie will follow the book, but the graphic novel does "set the stage" very well.

The drawing style is very similar to conceptual sketches, almost as though all they did was make storyboards and add color.

But still, the style is interesting and this shouldn't deter anyone from reading the book.

The story is very interesting, provided you give it a chance.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Strange Story, but good commentary on life
This is definitely a must read for anyone completely confused on where the movie was coming from. Really interesting to see Richard Kelly's take on the world we live in today, and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Emrys Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars simple drawings, but great
Southland Tales (the movie that most likely brought you here) is warped and bizarre. It attempts to sum up what happened so far, but you are essentially coming into the story half... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christian R. Unger

4.0 out of 5 stars Southland Tales "explained."
This is NOTHING like Lynch, it is a postmodern movie, similar to the books Naked Lunch, by William Burroughs or Gravity's Rainbow by Pynchon. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jonathan M. Mccormack

5.0 out of 5 stars A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
if you didn't like this movie you should stick to your mind numbing romantic comedies and seen one seen 'em all action movies. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Derrick Turner

4.0 out of 5 stars Very excellent prequel for a very underappreciated flick!
If you've seen the film SOUTHLAND TALES, you without a doubt had some questions. This graphic explains pretty much everything you need to know, ranging from Liquid Karma and its... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Clown Prince of Nerdery

5.0 out of 5 stars Watch the movie 1st...then read this...then watch the movie again
If this story interests you I would watch the movie 1st, then read these novels, then watch the movie again. Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. Rolleri Jr.

1.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable...
This features great art by Brett Weldele. The story is unbelievably terrible and too often incoherent. I'm sorry I can't give any constructive criticism. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sophea Uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter the Southland...
As someone who normally doesn't like reading, I must say this trilogy of graphic novels was an easy read that I accomplished in one sitting. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Brian M. Patterson

1.0 out of 5 stars F- This Sucked I Gave Up After 10 Pages
F- Don't waste your money I literally found this unreadable and after 10 pages I gave up. This sucked!
Published 18 months ago by HershonJones

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