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The Metamorphosis: The Illustrated Edition - by Franz Kafka (Paperback)
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Highlights
- A stunning graphic novel adaptation of Franz Kafka's famous story of a man who finds himself transformed into a monstrous cockroach.
- About the Author: Peter Kuper's work has appeared in Time, Esquire, The New Yorker, and the New York Times, among others.
- 80 Pages
- Comics + Graphic Novels, Literary
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About the Book
Kuper's electric drawings bring Kafka's prose to vivid life, reviving the original story's humor and poignancy in a way that will surprise and delight readers of Kafka and graphic novels alike.Book Synopsis
A stunning graphic novel adaptation of Franz Kafka's famous story of a man who finds himself transformed into a monstrous cockroach. "Darkly appropriate . . . Kuper's work rivals that of Art Spiegelman."--Chicago Sun-Times Acclaimed graphic artist Peter Kuper presents a brilliant, darkly comic reimagining of Kafka's classic tale of family, alienation, and a giant bug. Kuper's electric drawings--which merge American cartooning with German expressionism--bring Kafka's prose to vivid life, reviving the original story's humor and poignancy in a way that will surprise and delight readers of Kafka and graphic novels alike.Review Quotes
"Kafka's stoic Euro-alienation meets and merges with Kuper's thoroughly American rock and roll alienation."--Jules Feiffer "The ride from book to comic can be bumpy. Mr. Kuper navigates the transition with precision."--The New York Times
"Kafka's anguished archetypal characters are easily rendered into visual equivalents and given new life in Kuper's raw, expressionistic graphic style."--Publishers Weekly "Darkly appropriate . . . Kuper's work rivals that of Art Spiegelman."--Chicago Sun-Times
"Bubbling beneath the surface is a caustic batch of black humor that is as much unsettling as it is absurd. This is the magic of Kafka. And Kuper gives it a postmodern edge here, with an intriguing dance of picture and text."--Gannett News Service "Kuper's scratchboard style . . . is reminiscent of the German expressionist artists . . . and his cartoony approach accentuates Kafka's dark humor."--Booklist
About the Author
Peter Kuper's work has appeared in Time, Esquire, The New Yorker, and the New York Times, among others. He's the author and illustrator of several books, including Give It Up!, a collection of Kafka stories.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 80
Genre: Comics + Graphic Novels
Sub-Genre: Literary
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Format: Paperback
Author: Franz Kafka
Language: English
Street Date: July 20, 2004
TCIN: 76946034
UPC: 9781400052998
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-3860
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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