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Moby Dick

by Herman Melville, Laure Dupont, Christophe Chabouté
$11.90
Moby Dick
Moby Dick

Obsessive revenge quest against nature's monolith.

If you're drawn to tales about the depths of obsession and the struggles between man and nature, "Moby Dick" is a compelling read. Chabouté's adaptation through stark illustrations can enrich your imagination, intensifying the classic struggle of Captain Ahab and the legendary whale. This rendition captures the haunting atmosphere of the sea and the madness of Ahab in a visually striking way.

  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Adaptation from Another Medium & Best Writer/Artist (for Chabouté) (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Moby Dick

by Herman Melville, Laure Dupont, Christophe Chabouté
$11.90
ISBN: 9781506701493
Authors: Herman Melville, Laure Dupont, Christophe Chabouté
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Date of Publication: 2017-02-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Graphic Novels/Comics/Manga, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Graphic Novels, Adventure, All Comics
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 1406 readers)

Description

A masterful adaptation of the timeless literary classic, faithfully and beautifully rendered by an award-winning artist. In striking black-and-white illustrations, Chaboute retells the story of the Great American Novel. Captain Ahab strikes out on a voyage, obsessively seeking revenge on the great white whale that took his leg. This edition collects both of the Vents d'Ouest volumes, printed in English for the first time.
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Obsessive revenge quest against nature's monolith.

If you're drawn to tales about the depths of obsession and the struggles between man and nature, "Moby Dick" is a compelling read. Chabouté's adaptation through stark illustrations can enrich your imagination, intensifying the classic struggle of Captain Ahab and the legendary whale. This rendition captures the haunting atmosphere of the sea and the madness of Ahab in a visually striking way.

  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Adaptation from Another Medium & Best Writer/Artist (for Chabouté) (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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