Manga Shakespeare : Hamlet
Text adapted by Richard Appignanesi, Illustrations by Emma Vieceli
Hamlet in Manga?? That's madness! But then again, there is quite a bit of madness in Hamlet.
This version of Hamlet is presented in true Manga style. Set in 2107, Earth has been devastated by global climate change and exists as a cyberworld. It's dark and grim, but that's how good Manga should be and that's what a Hamlet retelling needs. It contains great Manga illustrations by Emma Vieceli who is a leading artist in the London Manga scene - her Vampire Academy Graphic novels are well known. Vieceli's illustrations bring alive the issues that Hamlet faces following the death of his father. Who can he trust? His best friend? His girl friend? The story stays true to the play using an edited version of the text, but the manga format provides a great visual setting with an moody backdrop that suits the tone of the play and makes it exciting to follow.
This version of Hamlet is presented in true Manga style. Set in 2107, Earth has been devastated by global climate change and exists as a cyberworld. It's dark and grim, but that's how good Manga should be and that's what a Hamlet retelling needs. It contains great Manga illustrations by Emma Vieceli who is a leading artist in the London Manga scene - her Vampire Academy Graphic novels are well known. Vieceli's illustrations bring alive the issues that Hamlet faces following the death of his father. Who can he trust? His best friend? His girl friend? The story stays true to the play using an edited version of the text, but the manga format provides a great visual setting with an moody backdrop that suits the tone of the play and makes it exciting to follow.
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