Name: Pinocchio: An Illuminated Edition
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Author: Mike Mignola
ISBN: 9781948886093

portada Pinocchio: An Illuminated Edition

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Physical Book

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Introduction by

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Language

English

Pages

264

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781948886093

Synopsis "Pinocchio: An Illuminated Edition"

Mike Mignola (creator of HELLBOY) and Lemony Snicket (author of A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS) invent an entirely new vision of PINOCCHIO--a bizarre and riveting new adventure through a beloved tale. An oversized slipcase art book elaborately illustrated by Mignola and extensively annotated by Snicket--in the form of inserted typewritten missives from the brink of madness. An old marionette given startling and charming new life in an edition like no other. Carlo Collodi's classic stands as one of the strangest and darkest texts ever to be beloved by generations of children worldwide. Now, in this new Illuminated Edition from Beehive, it receives a full-text annotation from one of our great contemporary authors, and a vast suite of over fifty illustrations from one of the modern masters of illustration and visual storytelling. Together, Mignola and Snicket walk us through the wilds of Collodi's masterpiece and reintroduce us to its odd, wonderful music. Snicket's annotations are presented on typewritten sheets, inserted by Snicket as his confrontation with Carlo Collodi's text drives him slowly mad. Across over one hundred annotations, and sixty two removable pages slipped in amongst Collodi's text, a parallel story of a writer's journey through this great Italian fable unfolds. Snicket isn't here to explain PINOCCHIO, or to give you historical context--he is encountering the text alongside you, speaking with it in the lyrical, hilarious, and poignantly insightful voice that makes him one of one of the great storytellers of our age. Mike Mignola's artwork populates Collodi's shadowed puppet-world with wonders, horrors, helpers, enigmas and everything in between, breathing new life into the charm, gloom and chaos of this beloved tale. A stunning new entry in Beehive Books' celebrated, award-winning Illuminated Editions series, this volume is housed in a shimmering die-cut sculpturally embossed slipcase, printed on uncoated acid-free paper, and published in an oversized 9x12" trim format.

Carlo Collodi

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Carlo Lorenzo Filippo Giovanni Lorenzini (Florence, November 24, 1826 - Ibid., October 26, 1890), better known as Carlo Collodi or simply Collodi, was an Italian journalist and writer, known for his novel The Adventures of Pinocchio.

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Lemony Snicket

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Lemony Snicket is the pseudonym of American writer Daniel Handler, known for his famous series of young adult literature A Series of Unfortunate Events (1999-2006), which includes titles like The Reptile Room (2000). His works, characterized by a dark tone and sarcastic humor, have captivated both young and adult audiences, exploring themes of resilience and life's adversities. This genre blends gothic fiction with elements of mystery and drama.

In addition to his work as an author, Snicket is distinguished by his peculiar narrative, marked by constant winks to the reader and a melancholic yet insightful view of the world. The series has been adapted into film and a popular Netflix series, consolidating his influence in contemporary literary culture.

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Mike Mignola

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(California, 1960) American comic artist and writer. He published his first drawings in the fanzine The Comic Reader and made his professional debut in 1982 for Marvel as an inker. Later, he drew series such as Hulk and Alpha Flight for the same label. After a brief stint at the short-lived First Comics, in 1987 he moved on to collaborate with DC Comics illustrating miniseries like Superman and Batman. He returned to Marvel and worked on issues of Dr. Strange. In 1993, he created his most famous work for Dark Horse: Hellboy, whose first miniseries would be scripted by John Byrne but which he would end up doing as a complete author.

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