Pete Katz is a distinguished illustrator and writer whose work is characterized by a unique visual style and insightful storytelling. For nearly two decades, he has worked as a freelance illustrator, lending his art to projects for prominent clients, including major comic publishers and cultural institutions. Beyond illustrating his own graphic novels, he crafts scripts for adaptations of classic literary works. His output, spanning portraits to graphic novels, showcases a remarkable versatility and artistic sensibility.
In this graphic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's works, the celebrated narrative poem 'The Raven' and several of his short stories are brought to life by Pete Katz's superbly dark illustrations. Poe was a master of Gothic fiction, and the genre's core themes of horror, death and romance feature strongly in this collection, which includes The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Black Cat, The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.
The Art of War is a beautifully illustrated retelling of one of Chinese literature's most celebrated and influential books.
Immerse yourself in 50 intricate scenes that illustrate the essential teachings of Sun Tzu's renowned military strategy. Each coloring page is designed to enhance your understanding of the timeless principles of warfare and leadership, offering a creative way to engage with the text. Perfect for both art enthusiasts and those seeking to delve deeper into the wisdom of this classic work, this book combines relaxation with intellectual enrichment.
nach F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgeralds Klassiker wird als fesselnde Graphic Novel neu interpretiert. Die Geschichte spielt in den 1920er Jahren und folgt dem Millionär Jay Gatsby, der extravagante Partys veranstaltet und nach der unerreichbaren Daisy Buchanan strebt. Die Art-Deco-Illustrationen von Pete Katz erwecken die glamouröse Welt der New Yorker High Society zum Leben.
Mladý milionář Jay Gatsby pořádá na vrcholu jazzového věku ve dvacátých letech dvacátého století ve svém sídle na Long Islandu nákladné večírky, ale jeho pravá osobnost zůstává tajemstvím dokonce i pro jeho souseda Nicka Carrawaye. Gatsbyho minulost - se postupně odkrývá v barevné komiksové adaptaci klasického románu F. Scotta Fitzgeralda a čtenáře vtahuje příběh plný univerzálních témat, jako je vášeň, třídní boj a snaha o dosažení amerického snu.
Sun Tzu was one of the greatest army generals who ever lived. He wrote The Art of War in the fifth century BC and yet his words are still resoundingly relevant to our modern lives. His writings on aspects of warfare from the laying of plans to the tactics and psychology of manoeuvering an army, to the proper use of spies, resonate for us in today's world of cut-throat, ruthless business. With James Clavell's insightful foreword and notes, this classic is widely seen as a necessity on the bookshelf of military leaders and boardroom executives alike.
