Description
Artist and designer Mustashrik Mahbab reinterprets Julius Caesar for the Manga Shakespeare series.
ALA Best Book for Young AdultsALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers In Shakespeare's enduring tale of ancient Rome, Julius Caesar is at the height of his powers--but there are men plotting his destruction. Is Caesar a tyrant or a dynamic leader? Are his enemies greedy or noble? The Manga Shakespeare adaptation of this important work maintains the language--and the fierce political intrigue--of the original while including a fresh perspective through the style of modern manga. "Reluctant readers who appreciate manga and who would not think of picking up the work of Shakespeare are sure to gravitate toward these titles. Even if the text puts them off, they will be drawn to the illustrations." --VOYA Manga Shakespeare series:
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Othello
Twelfth Night
Macbeth
Julius Caesar
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 08/01/2008
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.26h x 5.98w x 0.52d
ISBN13: 9780810970724
ISBN10: 0810970724
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Manga
- Young Adult Fiction | Performing Arts | Theater & Musicals
- Young Adult Fiction | Classics
About the Author
Mustashrik is an artist and designer who recently produced a series of original animated shorts for the band Nizlopi to promote the launch of its new album. He lives in the United Kingdom. Robert Deas won second place in the print comic category in the prestigious IMAF competition, and he has sat on various manga panels in London to promote the UK manga scene. He lives in London.