tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post6961007998649456628..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: Fables Volume 1: Legends in Exile by Bill WillinghamSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-24122164454777659432013-07-27T20:36:17.072+01:002013-07-27T20:36:17.072+01:00I think it's definitely a library series. I re...I think it's definitely a library series. I read vol 2 today and I will be putting holds on the rest of the series.<br />Good luck trying graphic novels again :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-72955328383500904942013-07-27T20:35:38.561+01:002013-07-27T20:35:38.561+01:00Persepolis is extremely good, I read it a few year...Persepolis is extremely good, I read it a few years ago and it was the first graphic novel I ever read. Definitely sneak a peek :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-62287084037190717682013-07-27T20:34:50.034+01:002013-07-27T20:34:50.034+01:00I read the second volume today and actually I enjo...I read the second volume today and actually I enjoyed it more than the first, I think because I love the original Animal Farm/Russian history.<br /><br />Thanks for the recommendation, I'll have to try Hawkeye :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-44867738470662514492013-07-27T20:33:34.544+01:002013-07-27T20:33:34.544+01:00The world building is pretty awesome. I was actua...The world building is pretty awesome. I was actually more impressed with it in the second volume, which I read today.<br /><br />And what a fun topic to write your thesis on!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-35683244023476603102013-07-27T20:32:23.247+01:002013-07-27T20:32:23.247+01:00I agree, I like Marjane Satrapi's style a lot ...I agree, I like Marjane Satrapi's style a lot more. I read the second volume of the series today and I'd definitely say it's worth picking up as the second was better than the first.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-37222577832038346612013-07-27T16:35:45.916+01:002013-07-27T16:35:45.916+01:00I've read the first four of the Fables series....I've read the first four of the Fables series. I wanted to continue reading them, but my public library at the time didn't have the next in the series, and I don't like them enough to buy them.<br /><br />But I'm reminded that I should get back into reading graphic novels now and again. It's been over a year since I've picked one up.<br /><br />- ChristyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-35947702856764817922013-07-27T03:04:38.128+01:002013-07-27T03:04:38.128+01:00I've only read one graphic novel and that was ...I've only read one graphic novel and that was Hines' The Odyssey. The artwork was impressive, but overall, I'd rather read a regular book. However, my son was assigned Persepolis as one of his summer reading books, so I might sneak a peak at that.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07567954521782974033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-86928887959374718492013-07-27T00:35:21.306+01:002013-07-27T00:35:21.306+01:00Just as a warning, the second volume isn't the...Just as a warning, the second volume isn't the total best in the series. It's a lot of fun at times but the second volumes is not the best one.<br /><br />What else comics are you going to try? Will I be too tedious if I recommend Matt Fraction's Hawkeye? It's just insanely good. It really is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-78494222570252616502013-07-26T20:07:35.175+01:002013-07-26T20:07:35.175+01:00Ahh, my favorite series. And it's my favorite,...Ahh, my favorite series. And it's my favorite, not for the artwork, but for the world building you mentioned and for the way Willingham is able to incorporate the traditional folk tale histories of the characters. So so so clever. Example: Prince Charming as one many who womanizes ALL the princesses. Cracks me up. <br /><br />I was terribly interested in folk and fairy tales in grad school and ended up writing my thesis about this series and the way the comic format harkens back to the folk tale tradition. So much fun to write. :) <br /><br />I hope you enjoy others in the series!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-11112552574637031472013-07-26T16:37:47.220+01:002013-07-26T16:37:47.220+01:00I've been wanting to read this for quite a whi...I've been wanting to read this for quite a while but I agree, the style of the comics turns me off. I don't really like that Marvel/superhero style...I prefer the styles of Alison Bechdel, Marjane Satrapi, etc... more drawings than what I usually think of as comics. That said, I'll still probably give this a try, if I ever remember to actually pick up a copy.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127105939589606854noreply@blogger.com