Illustrations are great and it's really faithful to Poe's work.

I can't rave enough about this graphic novel. The artwork is beautiful and the style changes for each work to perfectly fit the mood. It's an excellent introduction to Poe's works for the younger set and even includes a theme guide at the beginning of each work. In the back is a piece on each story or poem that gives vital information into both its creation and Poe's life in general. I can't recommend this enough!

Five enthusiastic stars.

This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.

'Poe: Stories and Poems' adapted and illustrated by Gareth Hinds is a pretty impressive work. I really liked the illustration as well as the adaptations.

There are 7 stories and poems in this collection. They vary from the lesser known, like 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'The Bells' to the more popular, like 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Raven.' The adaptations are superb, using Poe's own words. There is a key at the beginning of the book, so the reader will know if the story features things like insanity, or murder, or creepy animals. I'm not really sure what this key serves to do, but I liked it.

There is an afterword by the author, which includes biographical information about Edgar Allan Poe. The final poem in the book is 'The Raven' and features a character that looks like Poe. The author also cleverly works in images from the preceding 6 stories and poems. I found this a brilliant touch and a true tribute this this master author and poet.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Candlewick Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

High-quality graphic novelizations are having a tremendous impact on teaching and learning. As a student, I wouldn't buy into lessons if I didn't see their relevance and classic texts usually presented a problem.

Gareth Hinds has built his catalogue adapting classic texts visually. Once again, Poe shows that in the hands of a storyteller passionate about his craft, creating visual appeal does not sacrifice the fidelity of language.

This collection is not a retelling. Poe's words appear complete and unabridged. Hinds latest work approaches each of Poe's short stories with a different artistic style showcasing each story's unique mood. The collective result sets this collection apart from any other graphic adaptation I've encountered.

As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed rediscovering favorites like The Raven and Tell Tale Heart in new dimensions. I found myself savoring Poe's lesser known works that I wouldn't have been inclined to pick up. The art is so remarkable that I spent more time with the words than I otherwise may have spent with the text alone. As teachers, we know that using multi-sensory strategies is a more effective approach to helping students integrate and retain knowledge. Gareth Hinds' reverence for the masters once again shows that in the hands of an expert, visuals are not a distraction from the text, rather, they amplify the message.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley for free in exchange for an honest review.
I loved Gareth Hinds adaptation! It was so much fun to read some of my favorites by Poe with such amazing illustrations. My only quibble with the book is that the ARC reads more like a beautifully illustrated edition than a graphic novel.
I think that any fan of Poe will leap to have a copy of this book in their collection!