Within the last few months, several noteworthy graphic novel adaptions hit the shelves. Among those contained Fred Fordham's adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, Ari Folman's adaption of Anne Frank's Diary, Rey Terciero's adaptation of Little Women, and the soon to be released adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale by Renee Nault.
Why this trend? Why are these classic works on racism and womanhood suddenly coming to us in this format? Is it just because of the popular television series or were they sent out in response to our current political conflicts?
Before delving into that, however, I took a look into different graphic novelizations of some famous works--both direct adaptations of the books and retellings--and how art style can alter the book. Additionally, who might be interested in graphic novel adaptations? Readers of the adapted works or readers of graphic novels? Finally, how can we bring this for readers advisory and what must we consider when suggesting these titles to patrons.
Why this trend? Why are these classic works on racism and womanhood suddenly coming to us in this format? Is it just because of the popular television series or were they sent out in response to our current political conflicts?
Before delving into that, however, I took a look into different graphic novelizations of some famous works--both direct adaptations of the books and retellings--and how art style can alter the book. Additionally, who might be interested in graphic novel adaptations? Readers of the adapted works or readers of graphic novels? Finally, how can we bring this for readers advisory and what must we consider when suggesting these titles to patrons.
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