venerdì 31 agosto 2012
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The Escaped Musings of a Girl Geek: Treasure Island
Treasure Island
"ATLANTA, GA – March 8, 2012 – Sea Lion Books announces a multi-book deal with creator Carlo Rispoli. TREASURE ISLAND, an adaptation of the iconic Robert Louis Stevenson novel. The first of the three-volume series will be released Summer of 2012."
Arrrrrr!! Avast!
*ahem*
To quote one of my favorite movies of all time (Gamers: Dorkness Rising for those of you who are still not familiar with me, lol), "Everything is better with pirates."
What better thing could there be to convert into a graphic novel than the pirate story that started it all?
Treasure Island!
Seriously, do you honestly think that there would be a Pirates of the Caribbeanfranchise (I'm including the Disneyland ride in this), or any other pirate franchise if it hadn't been for Treasure Island? WithoutCaptain Long John Silver (and no, I'm not referring to the food establishment), there would be no Captain Jack Sparrow. Now don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that pirates didn't exist untilTreasure Island was written. What I am saying is that if Robert Louis Stevenson had not written his famous classic of adventuring over the seven seas in search of treasure, then pirates and the concept of a life of freedom on the sea would not have been glorified and romanticized to the point that it has been over the years.
Simply put, Treasure Island is the source from which all things 'pirate' have spread like wildfire over the years.
The conversion of this timeless classic into a graphic novel was the brainchild of Carlo Rispoli. He thought it would be the perfect way to get the younger generation of today into this classic piece of literature, and I have to say that it's a good idea.
Seriously...a lot of kids today don't like reading (I know I just made myself sound like an old woman just then, but the sentiment still stands), seriously look around...it's an epidemic. I used to work in a bookstore, and you have no idea how many times I had a parent come up to me and ask "What would be a good book for me to get for my son/daughter who doesn't like to read?" As someone who was a bookworm pretty much from the time I learned how to read (an occupational hazard from being raised by two parents who each loved reading), I find that the concept of kids not enjoying the written word cuts me deeply.
However, if Rispoli's method gets the kids of this generation (there I go again making myself sound older than what I really am) into reading the classics, then I say go for it!
"Carlo Rispoli's TREASURE ISLAND is a remarkable adaptation of an iconic work. We are excited to bring this masterful work to readers.” said David Dabel President of Sea Lion Books."Do you honestly need more motivation?
I don't think so! ;) So keep your eyes peeled!
Oh, and one more thing...
Arrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!
martedì 21 agosto 2012
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martedì 14 agosto 2012
JOE KUBERT
Comics legend Joe Kubert, who was one of the most important artists and writers in comics history, helping to create Sgt. Rock for @DC Comics, as well as working for long periods on Hawkman, Tarzan, and many other books, has passed away today at the age of 85.
Later in his career, Kubert worked on a number of non-fiction works, such as Fax from Sarajevo, Dong Xoai, Vietnam 1965, and more personal
works such as Jew Gangster and Yossel. Kubert still remained active in the comics field, providing inks for his sons Adam and Andy’s comics work.
Kubert was born September 18, 1926 in southeast Poland. His family emigrated to Brooklyn, New York, when he was two months old. Kubert began working in comics at a very early age, and went on to attend Manhattan’s High School of Music and Art. From there, he began work at many different companies during the early days of the industry, before reaching DC where he had his greatest success in the 50’s and 60’s.
In 1976, Kubert opened the Kubert School in Dover, New Jersey. The Kubert School has gone on to train several generations of comic professionals, including Dave Dorman, Scott Kolins, Rags Morales, Alex Maleev, Rick Veitch, and many, many more. The Kubert Schools most famous graduates are of course Joe’s two sons, Adam and Andy Kubert, who have both gone on to have successful careers of their own.
The news of Kubert’s passing was posted today on Twitter by Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons, as well as many others in the comics industry.
This is a huge loss to the comics community and we all wish to share our condolences with the entire Kubert family. There is no way he can be replaced, but he will live on in the work he gave us as well as the lessons he passed on to others.
RIP joe kubert from The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. The Kubert School
September 18, 1926 – August 12, 2012
Kubert was born September 18, 1926 in southeast Poland. His family emigrated to Brooklyn, New York, when he was two months old. Kubert began working in comics at a very early age, and went on to attend Manhattan’s High School of Music and Art. From there, he began work at many different companies during the early days of the industry, before reaching DC where he had his greatest success in the 50’s and 60’s.
In 1976, Kubert opened the Kubert School in Dover, New Jersey. The Kubert School has gone on to train several generations of comic professionals, including Dave Dorman, Scott Kolins, Rags Morales, Alex Maleev, Rick Veitch, and many, many more. The Kubert Schools most famous graduates are of course Joe’s two sons, Adam and Andy Kubert, who have both gone on to have successful careers of their own.
The news of Kubert’s passing was posted today on Twitter by Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons, as well as many others in the comics industry.
This is a huge loss to the comics community and we all wish to share our condolences with the entire Kubert family. There is no way he can be replaced, but he will live on in the work he gave us as well as the lessons he passed on to others.
RIP joe kubert from The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. The Kubert School
September 18, 1926 – August 12, 2012
lunedì 13 agosto 2012
Funeral information:
Tuttle Funeral Home
272 Highway 10
Randolph NJ 07869
973-366-7400
www.tuttlefh.com
August 14th, 2012
Visitation - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Service - 12:00pm
Internment to follow at:
The Dover Mount Sinai Cemetery
237 Chrystal Street, Randolph, NJ 07869
If you prefer to donate by mail, please send your contribution to:
Multiple Myloma Research Foundation (MMRF)
383 Main Avenue 5th floor
Norwalk CT 06851
www.themmrf.org
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