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The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes Graphic Novels Adaptation #1)
After the success of their Illustrated Classics version of The Picture of Dorian Gray, Ian Edginton and I.N.J. Culbard have teamed up again to create a visually compelling graphic novel adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s masterpiece. The superb writing and beautiful art takes Conan Doyle’s supernatural tale to new heights.
All the elements are here for a thrilling tale: A g...more
All the elements are here for a thrilling tale: A g...more
Paperback, Graphic Novel, 128 pages
Published
August 6th 2009
by Sterling
(first published August 1901)
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The key to producing a good adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles in any media is for the producers to understand that perhaps the most important character in the story is not Sherlock Holmes, or Doctor Watson; it's the moor and the atmosphere it generates in all its aspects, whether it be the shadow filled night or the stark brightness of the day. Ian Edginton's adaptation of the famous story into the medium of graphic novel is very faithful to the Conan Doyle origina...more
The key to producing a good adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles in any media is for the producers to understand that perhaps the most important character in the story is not Sherlock Holmes, or Doctor Watson; it's the moor and the atmosphere it generates in all its aspects, whether it be the shadow filled night or the stark brightness of the day. Ian Edginton's adaptation of the famous story into the medium of graphic novel is very faithful to the Conan Doyle origina...more
I love reading a classic Sherlock Holmes story, but I've never "seen" an interpretation of a Holmes mystery. The graphics and coloring enhanced both the settings and the emotional responses of the characters to the plot. I thought that the writer also did an excellent job of adapting the material to a new format. All in all, I'm very interested to read/view many more!
Jan 19, 2010
Jennifer
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who love mysteries
Shelves:
graphic-novels,
mystery
This was my first time reading a novel starring Sherlock Holmes. I've always wanted to read about Sherlock Holmes after seeing a few movies, etc., but never got around to it. I recently went to see the newest "Sherlock Holmes" movie starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law and decided it was time I sat down and read the stories for myself. (I thought the movie was great by the way. Definitely worth seeing on the big screen) So I put it on my Christmas list and this is the book I got. First of al...more
After an unsuccessful permanent hiatus (and killing off his great detective), Arthur Conan Doyle returned to Sherlock Holmes and penned perhaps his most famous of the sleuth’s stories. The Hound of the Baskervilles was well-regarded and is still read by students and Holmes aficionados every year. I, however, have never read the book and approached this adaptation in near total ignorance. As mentioned recently, I have some familiarity with the characters and their inclinations via the cultural hi...more
Once again reading outside my comfort zone, this is a classic graphic novelization of a famous mystery story. I typically don't enjoy either classics or mysteries. This is a famous story of Sir Charles Baskerville who has recently died suddenly, and Henry Baskerville, his nephew and the heir to his estate who is being threatened. Sherlock and Watson travel with Henry to the moor to investigate the threat, made complicated by an escaped murderer, jealousy, mysterious family dynamics, and a possib...more
In The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle adapted by Ian Edginton, a thrilling story is told in graphic novel form in only 128 pages. It is about the mysterious Baskerville curse, that a demon hound comes out and kills any Baskerville that crosses the moor at night. Sherlock Holmes comes in the story to try and figure out the curse. Meanwhile, Henry Baskerville interacts with his neighbors, Jack Stapleton and his sister Beryl. Watson finds a number of suspects: Barrymore, a lone fig...more
This is the second of the Sherlock Holmes graphic adaptations by Ian Edginton that I've read (though the first they produced). I've already announced my love for Holmes and '...Baskervilles' was the story that really inspired me to check them out many, many years ago. Arguably the most famous Holmes tale, it's also one of the more different with a strong sense of the supernatural. Almost a Sherlock ghost story.
The desolate, haunting setting of the Moors works effectively in the wonderfully illus...more
The desolate, haunting setting of the Moors works effectively in the wonderfully illus...more
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of Baskervilles, adapted into a graphic novel by Ian Edington is a pleasurable read. Coupled with I.N.J. Culbard’s amusing illustrations, the novel manages to be both entertaining and add to the mystique of Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes is a delightful character because he is not only intelligent, but hyper aware of all that goes on around him. He seems to have superhero qualities, but in reality, he is just an extraordinary human, better than most of us, but...more
Sherlock Holmes is a delightful character because he is not only intelligent, but hyper aware of all that goes on around him. He seems to have superhero qualities, but in reality, he is just an extraordinary human, better than most of us, but...more
I've never actually read any version of The Hound of the Baskervilles before this, though I've encountered it's descendants in any number of Holmesian supernatural pastiches and homages. Prior to picking up this volume, the closest I'd ever come to the actual story was the great Hammer adaptation with Peter Cushing, and how close that actually is is probably up for debate.
Mostly, though, I didn't pick up this version to get closer to the story, either, I picked it up as a sampler of the art of I...more
Mostly, though, I didn't pick up this version to get closer to the story, either, I picked it up as a sampler of the art of I...more
This review is actually for graphic novel by Ian Edginton and I.N.J. Culbard. Goodreads seems to think it is just another edition of Doyle's book, as does Amazon, actually, which is a little strange. I mean, in a way, it is another edition of Doyle's book... but it's also a graphic novel adaptation.
I loved this book. Doyle's book is amazing, and I thought this adaptation was wonderfully done. The illustrations are perfect. The style is just right for the story, everything is clear and understand...more
I loved this book. Doyle's book is amazing, and I thought this adaptation was wonderfully done. The illustrations are perfect. The style is just right for the story, everything is clear and understand...more
I enjoyed the matte full color artwork of the story. Certainly, it was obvious the author had stayed true to the Doyle work and did not give into temptation to modernize the dialog or settings. That dedication is both the best and worst part of the grapic novel: the book, when shorn of the imagination when the brain translates everything from page, tends to become very dry.
The artwork felt very 1940s Dick Tracy: a lot of small eyes and square jaws. I'm not quite sure that film noir type of artwo...more
The artwork felt very 1940s Dick Tracy: a lot of small eyes and square jaws. I'm not quite sure that film noir type of artwo...more
I really love these graphic novels.
The artwork and story pacing are great.
I just don't care for this story.
The Hound of the Baskervilles isn't my favorite Sherlock story and this graphic novel didn't really improve my opinion.
Still, I'm looking forward to more in this series because they truly are well done.
The artwork and story pacing are great.
I just don't care for this story.
The Hound of the Baskervilles isn't my favorite Sherlock story and this graphic novel didn't really improve my opinion.
Still, I'm looking forward to more in this series because they truly are well done.
I randomly picked up The Hound of the Baskervilles when it was on display at the library. I've never really read a graphic novel, so I wasn't sure what to expect. To my surprise, I actually liked it.
I realize that I'm really late to the graphic novel game, but I just like the visualization of the story.
The only thing was... after I read it (which only took about 2 hours total), I didn't feel like I really accomplished reading anything. Yeah, I got the story, but my brain wasn't engaged in the s...more
I realize that I'm really late to the graphic novel game, but I just like the visualization of the story.
The only thing was... after I read it (which only took about 2 hours total), I didn't feel like I really accomplished reading anything. Yeah, I got the story, but my brain wasn't engaged in the s...more
Timeless classic !!
The story is so gripping that i finished it in a single sitting.Sir Arthur provided such a vivid details of the landscapes of baskerville that you can imagine yourself to be there .
The story is so gripping that i finished it in a single sitting.Sir Arthur provided such a vivid details of the landscapes of baskerville that you can imagine yourself to be there .
J'ai bien aimée cet ouvrage - j'ai jamais lu le chien de baskerville auparavant. L'ambiance de l'histoire est bien convoyée. On comprendre bien que les landes sont plein de mystère - et que l'endroit est bien un personnage dans l'histoire. La résolution (dénouement) était un peu décevant mais en gros, très bien.
Ah, Sherlock HOlomes. I have the massive volume of all the cases. This isn't how Sherlock should be done. Robert Downey, Jr. isn't how it should be done, either. And, I love RD Jr. Anyway, the Baskerville family has been tormented by a hound from hell because a really rotten Baskerville gave his sould to the devil. It seems the master of the manor has been killed by the hound. The heir has come to claim his inheritance but is worried. Sherlock and Watson take the case. Sherlock follows in secret...more
May 10, 2013
Sue Nash-skiner
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Interesting take on classic novel. Great for kids with reading issues
Feb 18, 2013
Meghan
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give me a sherlock Holmes book any day.
great, love the wittyness of holmes
I loved this book! It tells about Holmes most famous case, which I have always wondered about. The best part of it was when Holmes was found at Baskerville Hall because Watson thought he was at London which really adds suspense to the story.
This graphic novel adaptation of one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes cases was a bit sloppy with its reconstructed storyline and even with my familiarity of the tale and characters left me a bit confused at times. On the flip-side I.N.J. Culbard's presents a clean, minimalist art style that goes well with the narrative and manages to properly evoke the gloomy atmosphere of the setting.
I've always loved how all Holmes stories end with the surreal being achieved through logical means and this story is no exception. (Yes, I hadn't read it previously. I'm not the type who can read the entire oeuvre in succession.) Good art that keeps the mostly dialog based story moving though the line dividing the middle of people's faces still bothers me.
I must be in 3 star mood.
The art and graphics were good, really caputured Holmes and the world Sherlock. And its a strong adaptation. That being said, I can't imagine adapting Hounds is an easy task and it shows. For a graphic novel its a bit wordy. It does work as a good introduction to Holmes' world.
The art and graphics were good, really caputured Holmes and the world Sherlock. And its a strong adaptation. That being said, I can't imagine adapting Hounds is an easy task and it shows. For a graphic novel its a bit wordy. It does work as a good introduction to Holmes' world.
Although I always enjoy Sherlock Holmes stories, I have to say I preferred the graphic novel version of 'A Study in Scarlet' to this one, although there are some panels of the moors in this one that I particularly liked.
3rd grader read and rated this one. She really enjoyed it. She loves good graphic novels. I've love that she's getting a taste for the classics. :-)
A marvelous adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" - charming illustrations paired with an excellent, concise version of the original story.
Great story (I've never actually read the original book, but the abridgment retains the feel of Conan Doyle), good artwork. A lot of fun to read.
A wonderfully creative way to bring the classic story to a new audience. The adaptation was great, as were the illustrations.
Wonderful graphic novel adaptation of the Arthur Conan Doyle story, that remains faithful to the original
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Edginton sees part of the key to his success coming from good relationships with artists, especially D'Israeli and Steve Yeowell as well as Steve Pugh and Mike Collins. He is best known for his steampunk/alternative history work (often with the artist D'Israeli) and is the co-creator of Scarlet Traces, a sequel to their adaptation of H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. With 2000 AD we has written L...more
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Oct 19, 2010 02:15am