Moby Dick
Classic Comics
Chiqui de la Fuente Books
Chiqui de la Fuente left an indelible mark on the comics world with his distinctive style, often likened to the Belgian school. After a period in Argentina, he returned to Spain to launch a prolific career in comic illustration. He became renowned for his humorous illustrations and iconic series like 'Hector' and 'Oliver', which defined his creative output. His talent for adapting literary classics into visual narratives highlights his versatility and profound storytelling abilities.
Ostrov pokladů : Obr. příběh podle Roberta Louise Stevensona
- 43 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Komiksová adaptace pro děti slavného dobrodružného díla Roberta Louise Stevensona.
Around the World in Eighty Days
- 89 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Around the World in Eighty Days (1873) relates the hair-raising journey made as a wager by the Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg, who succeeds - but only just! - in circling the globe within eighty days. The dour Fogg's obsession with his timetable is complemented by the dynamism and versatility of his French manservant, Passepartout, whose talent for getting into scrapes brings colour and suspense to the race against time.
The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
This lovely hardcover edition conjures up marvelous visions of Carroll's fantasy world. Luxuriously illustrated with 92 watercolors, it's a wonderful introduction to Alice's adventures as well as a splendid volume for collectors. Available for sale in the United States only.
