Coraline

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by P. Craig Russell

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I read the original book- the cover and pictures are SO CREEPY. It was actually a really good story. (Almost immediately after finishing it, I saw the paper bear that my sister made for my mom- and it had buttons for eyes! I would scarcely go into my mom's room for weeks!) Anyway, my question is "why do they have buttons for eyes, anyway? Is it some sort of symbolism?"
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Is this a direct adaptation of the original book or is it also its own story similar to how the Coraline movie is a unique take on the book, not a direct adaptation?
Kairia This is a direct adaptation of the novel.
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I loved this book... But could there possibly be a second book to this???
Ink. No I don't think there will…moreNo I don't think there will(less)
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Is this like an updated version of the original and is the movie based off this one or the other one?
The Unicorn This is a 2008-released graphic novel adaptation. Both this and Laika's 2009 film adaptation were inspired by Neil Gaiman's 2002 novella of the same n…moreThis is a 2008-released graphic novel adaptation. Both this and Laika's 2009 film adaptation were inspired by Neil Gaiman's 2002 novella of the same name.(less)
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Looking for the 10th Anniversary Edition--great illustrations by Chris Riddell as well as much better cover.
Becky This page refers to the graphic novel adaptation of Gaiman's original Coraline. The one you're referring to is the anniversary edition of the original…moreThis page refers to the graphic novel adaptation of Gaiman's original Coraline. The one you're referring to is the anniversary edition of the original Coraline novel. I found a limited edition copy of the Chris Riddell illustrated novel at bookdepository.com using a Google search. Amazon is also selling a Kindle edition of that version.(less)
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