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The case of Charles Dexter Ward / [original story by H.P.] Lovecraft ; [adapted & illustrated by I.N.J.] Culbard.
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Record details
- ISBN: 9781910593950
- ISBN: 1910593958
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: London : Self Made Hero, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Public Library | CUL (Text) | 35151000724344 | Graphic Novels (Adult) | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2013 April #2
Following his excellent adaptation of At the Mountains of Madness (2012), Culbard tackles a tale far more consistent with the bulk of Lovecraft's workâwhich means lots of first- and secondhand stories delivered by men sitting in drawing rooms discussing vague horrors. The case involves young Charles Ward (who bears a certain physical resemblance to HPL), whose obsession with an allegedly ageless ancestor has him robbing graveyards and reciting forbidden texts in order to claim the man's ancient secrets for his own. Vampires, reincarnation, creatures falling from the sky, monster-filled catacombsâit's all here. Culbard's fealty to Lovecraft is admirable, though the circuitous storytelling will no doubt puzzle more than a few. But Culbard triumphs in bringing to life a story that isn't inherently visual, using massive swaths of black punctuated by strange colors to inject juice into the goings-on. His restraint works best during moments of the purest horror, when the worst sightsâin true Lovecraft fashionâmerely tickle the edges of the frame. Another success by one of the best modern translators of the endlessly popular scribe. Copyright 2012 Booklist Reviews. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2013 February #4
British Fantasy Awardâwinning artist Culbard (At the Mountains of Madness) brings his skill as an adapter to Lovecraft's chilling tale of horror and mistaken identity in this fine graphic version. Opening in media res, the story begins with the assumed disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward from a mental hospital; his family friend and physician, Dr. Willett, is brought in for questioning. Willett recalls what brought Charles to this point: his interest in the occult interests of one of his ancestors, his subsequent descent into madness, and the forces heâand the ancestor he raised from the deadâhave brought back into the world. Tentacled creatures and fiery monsters make their appearances, as anyone acquainted with Lovecraft might expect; the illustrated monsters fall short of the horror Lovecraft intended, but the human occultists in the tale are impressively creepy. Willett himself is an excellent guide through the tale of darkness and madness, and his final fate is spine-tingling. Culbard brings the classic tale to life, and his work will very likely entice readers who enjoy the macabre to seek out the original novel. (Apr.)
[Page ]. Copyright 2013 PWxyz LLC - PW Annex Reviews : Publishers Weekly Annex Reviews
British Fantasy Awardâwinning artist Culbard (At the Mountains of Madness) brings his skill as an adapter to Lovecraft's chilling tale of horror and mistaken identity in this fine graphic version. Opening in media res, the story begins with the assumed disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward from a mental hospital; his family friend and physician, Dr. Willett, is brought in for questioning. Willett recalls what brought Charles to this point: his interest in the occult interests of one of his ancestors, his subsequent descent into madness, and the forces heâand the ancestor he raised from the deadâhave brought back into the world. Tentacled creatures and fiery monsters make their appearances, as anyone acquainted with Lovecraft might expect; the illustrated monsters fall short of the horror Lovecraft intended, but the human occultists in the tale are impressively creepy. Willett himself is an excellent guide through the tale of darkness and madness, and his final fate is spine-tingling. Culbard brings the classic tale to life, and his work will very likely entice readers who enjoy the macabre to seek out the original novel. (Apr.)
[Page ]. Copyright 2013 PWxyz LLC
