 Dracula by BRAM STOKER with new illustrations by JAE LEE
Published 21 September 2006 $21.95 (RRP) PRESS RELEASE: Jae Lee, one of today's most talked-about comic illustrators, reawakens Bram Stoker's horror classic with The Illustrated Dracula, available 9/21/06. Known for his mastery of complex emotion, Lee was the producer of the Hellshock series and worked with Marvel Comics on The Inhumans, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. Complete with forty illustrations, Jae Lee presents the original Dracula in a unique gothic style that will appeal to both fans of the classic and a new generation of readers. From Stephen King, on his work with Lee for the upcoming Dark Tower graphic novels: "I love Jae Lee's work, and I think this is going to be a dynamic partnership. Frankly, I can't wait." BOOK DESCRIPTION: From the dark woods of Transylvania to Britain's cobblestone streets, an evil force stalks the living, for through their blood Count Dracula renews his life. As strange events unfold across Europe, a steady band of friends confronts his evils while facing their own fears and desires in a ghastly struggle for their souls. Bram Stoker's Dracula launched a literary sensation when it was first published in 1897, gripping readers with its imaginative and suggestive prose. Now, a modern master of comic book illustration presents Stoker's complete work accompanied by forty original drawings. Jae Lee's subtle, evocative drawings enliven the text throughout, revealing both the terror and lure of this horror masterpiece. ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR: Jae Lee became the youngest professional comic book artist ever to work for a major comic book company and quickly gained recognition for his dark, gothic work. Widely regarded as one of the most stylistically unique artists in comics today Lee has received the Eisner Award, the most prestigious award in comics, and has exhibited at the Society of Illustrators Museum in New York. In addition to producing his own series, Hellshock, Lee has worked with Marvel on The Inhumans, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, and more. Current Retailers Amazon.com Barnes & Noble.com Booksense.com |