| A Journey to the Centre of the Earth Contributor(s): Verne, Jules (Author), Nodel, Norman (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1906814155 ISBN-13: 9781906814151 Publisher: Classics Illustrated Comics OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Science Fiction - Action & Adventure |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Series: Classics Illustrated |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 6.5" W x 9.6" (0.30 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Verne's science fiction of the scientists who travel deep into the earth's volcanic tunnels and what they find there Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nodel, Norman: - NORMAN NODEL (Nochem Yeshaya) was a noted artist and illustrator of children's books and magazines. Nodel began his illustrious career as a field artist in the army, drawing military maps during World War II. After the war, he pursued a successful career as an artist in a variety of styles, notably illustrating a great many issues in the famous 'Classics Illustrated' series in the 1950s. In the 1940s, he had previously been an assistant to George Marcoux, and he has done comic book art for True Comics and Sun Publications. His contributions to 'Classics Illustrated' varied from 'Ivanhoe' to 'Faust' and 'The Invisible Man'. He was also a regular on Charlton's teen, horror and romance titles of the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1960s he contributed to the Warren magazines Eerie and Creepy, using the pen name Donald Norman. During the last twelve years of his life, Mr. Norman Nodel devoted a major amount of his time and energy to illustrating books and magazines specifically for Jewish children, which gave him great pleasure and satisfaction. Norman Nodel worked to the last day of his life. He died on the 25th of February, 2000.Verne, Jules: - "Jules Gabriel Verne (1828 - 1905) was a French writer who pioneered the science fiction genre. Notable amongst his works are "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", "Around the World in 80 Days" and "A Journey to the Centre of the Earth"." |