The Merchant Of Venice

Author: Gareth Hinds

Stock information

General Fields

  • : 27.99 NZD
  • : 9780763630256
  • : Candlewick Press,U.S.
  • : Candlewick Press,U.S.
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  • : 0.331
  • : 01 August 2008
  • : 170mm X 266mm X 8mm
  • : United States
  • : 27.99
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  • : Gareth Hinds
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  • : Paperback
  • : 5-Aug
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  • : 741.5973
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  • : 80
  • : Comic strip fiction / graphic novels
  • : Illustrations
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Barcode 9780763630256
9780763630256

Description

Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare''s more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.

Author description

Gareth Hinds is the creator of BEOWULF and other graphic novels based on classic works. Of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, he says, "I find the fairy-tale symbolism and ethical dilemmas of this play compelling, and I wanted to use the graphic novel form to present them to a modern audience." He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.