Classics Reimagined, Edgar Allen Poe

Author: Edgar Allen Poe; David Plunkert (Illustrator)

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General Fields

  • : $29.99 AUD
  • : 9781592539871
  • : Quarto Publishing Group USA
  • : Rockport Publishers
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  • : 0.816466
  • : November 2014
  • : 260mm X 210mm
  • : United States
  • : 29.99
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Special Fields

  • : Edgar Allen Poe; David Plunkert (Illustrator)
  • : Classics Reimagined Ser.
  • : Hardback
  • : Unabridged Edition
  • : David Plunkert
  • : English
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  • : 208
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Description

An unabridged classic tale with dazzling modern illustration

The Classics Reimagined series is a library of stunning collector's editions of unabridged classic novels illustrated by contemporary artists from around the world. Each artist offers his or her own unique, visual interpretation of the most well-loved, widely read, and avidly collected literature from renowned authors. From Grimm's Fairy Tales to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and from Edgar Allen Poe to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, art lovers and book collectors alike will not be able to resist owning the whole collection.

Renowned artist David Plunkert takes readers on a dark journey into the gothic stories of Edgar Allan Poe, through his luscious imagery. These stories take on a whole new meaning when accompanied by Plunkert's mystical, and sometimes spooky interpretations. With this edition of the Classics Reimagined series, you'll think classics boring, nevermore

Reviews

"This gorgeous volume is part of Rockport's Classics Reimagined series, which pairs contemporary illustrators with works of literature such as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Grimm's Fairy Tales. Plunkert, co-founder of Hampden's Spur Design studio, tackles Poe with the same gusto that characterizes his work for clients ranging from The New York Times to the Baltimore Theatre Project. Plunkert's Dadaist sensibility injects new energy into Poe's stories, as evocative collages and bold imagery activate key narrative elements or reflect the overall mood of a particular piece. His artwork allows for a fresh reading of these familiar stories, because it doesn't shy from the aching humanity at their creative core. It serves as a reminder that these are, indeed, tales of mystery and imagination. -Baltimore magazine

Author description

DAVID PLUNKERT is the principal and primary illustrator at Spur Design in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm designs posters, covers, logos, brochures and websites for publishers and corporations. His illustrations have appeared in Newsweek, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and LA Weekly, among many others. His steampunkish illustration and collage style give his characters a spooky, surrealistic quality that are fitting for Poe. http://davidplunkert.com/