Steampunk: Poe
Running Press
Published on 4. October 2011
264 pages
978-0-7624-4387-1 (ISBN)
Description
If you combined clockwork gears, parasols, and air balloons with Edgar Allan Poe, what would you get? Steampunk: Poe! This is the first collection ever of Poe stories illustrated with the influence of steampunk. Running Press Teens has selected some of the most popular, thrilling, and memorable stories and poems by the classic 19th century American writer whose literary talent continues to open the mind to countless interpretations.
Every Poe story and poems is fully illustrated with steampunk-inspired art -- from 1920s aviation gear to elaborate musical instruments -- creating a fresh perspective on his work containing bizarre characters of madmen and mystery. Just in time for Halloween, Steampunk: Poe is the perfect classic horror choice with a haunting steampunk twist!
Every Poe story and poems is fully illustrated with steampunk-inspired art -- from 1920s aviation gear to elaborate musical instruments -- creating a fresh perspective on his work containing bizarre characters of madmen and mystery. Just in time for Halloween, Steampunk: Poe is the perfect classic horror choice with a haunting steampunk twist!
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Zdenko Basic is the illustrator of many books including Steampunk: Poe, Steampunk: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and Steampunk: H.G. Wells. He is the director of the critically acclaimed short film Guliver, and works as a costume and set designer for The Merlin Theatre. He was the recipient of the 2008 Grigor Vitez award for Best Illustration in Children's Books and also the 2009 Croatian Association of Artists of Applied Arts award for best Young Artist. He lives in Croatia.
Manuel Sumberac has often worked in conjunction with Zdenko Basic to create works of art, including the short film Guliver and as co-illustrator for the first book in our Steampunk series, Steampunk: Poe. He recently served as the sole director and producer of the short film Escargot.
Manuel Sumberac has often worked in conjunction with Zdenko Basic to create works of art, including the short film Guliver and as co-illustrator for the first book in our Steampunk series, Steampunk: Poe. He recently served as the sole director and producer of the short film Escargot.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- I. STORIES
- The Masque of the Red Death
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- The Fall of the House of Usher
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue
- The Balloon-Hoax
- The Spectacles
- The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether
- II. POEMS
- The Raven
- To Helen
- The City in the Sea
- A Dream Within a Dream
- The Conqueror Worm
- The Bells
