Classics as Graphic Novels

Believe it or not, I found these at only P189.00 per copy!

I was never really fond of action or science fiction classics such as H.G. Wells' The Time Machine or Jules Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth, but when I chanced upon these beautiful graphic novels at National Bookstore by Campfire I decided to give them a shot.  I ended up coming back for more and buying the entire collection! At only P189.00 per copy, I was really amazed at this wonderful way of making the classics more accessible to everyone!

I looked up Campfire's website and their mission statement reads:

"To entertain and educate young minds by creating unique illustrated books to recount stories of human values, to arouse curiosity in the world around us, and to inspire by tales of great deeds of unforgettable people."

And I thought, wow, how true is that!  The collection sure did arouse my curiosity and inspire me!    Aside from the eight titles that I was able to buy at National, I found that Campfire has over 54 titles and still coming up with more, not just Classics but including Mythology and Biographies as well.

I wanted to share the ones I was able to purchase for your better appreciation.

Treasure Island by R. L. Stevenson was one of the first titles that I bought

Each title always starts with a little story about the author - nice!

And here's my favorite part about Campfire - they always line up the main characters before beginning the story!
You know how it is sometimes with classics - you can get lost among the many characters
So I found this a very welcome feature!

And here are the beautifully rendered drawings!  I got so immersed in the story I finished the book in one sitting!

A Journey to the Center of the Earth...

..took me into fantastic realms deep into the bowels of the earth.



While this fantastic piece by Jules Verne



took me swimming with sharks 20,000 leagues under the sea



Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defore...



took me to a far-away island.
(Now I know how those stories about being "cast-away" on an island started)

One of the most enduring Sherlock Holmes mysteries...

brought me deep into the moors of the English countryside

While Charles' Dickens' A Christmas Carol

told me all about the infamous "Mr. Scrooge" and what he learned one Christmas

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

took me thousands of years into the future!

I bought my copies at National Bookstore, Quezon Avenue branch. In case I've inspired you enough to get your own copies, enjoy!

Who said picture books are only for kids?

I was never particualrly fond of The Secret Garden and The Wind in the Willows but when I discovered these books published by Walker Illustrated Classics with drawings by Inga Moore I decided to try them out. Little did I know that I would fall in love with them as soon as I started reading them. 



Inga Moore
walker.co.uk

I soon learned that Inga Moore is a distinguished author and illustrator of children's books. As I read the books I found her illutrations to be so breathtaking I thought them to be works of art in themselves! The way she has captured The Secret Garden so magically and the world of The Wind in the Willows so charmingly has stirred in me a new-found love for these classics that would otherwise have been ordinary.

If you are into or looking to start up on the classics, this is a great way! The drawings are full color, full of beautiful detail, and are found literally in every page! You can see the painstaking effort that Ms. Moore has put in them. She captures nature beautifully, and the English countryside rather romantically. I couldn't put them down so I finished each book in one sitting, only to find myself hungry for more books with Moore's drawings. If you have never read these classics, read these illustrated by Inga Moore and you're bound to always remember them.  I bought mine from Fully Booked for only Php 599.00 each.

Here are some photos I took so you can see for yourself!  Enjoy!

The Secret Garden

The Wind in the Willows