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misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
Jim Henson created The Storyteller many years ago as a television program. A group of writers and artists came together to recreate the magic in a graphic novel format. Each story can be enjoyed by a wide-range of readers from older elementary students to adults.
The book is setup in little chapters by each story. Readers can easily sit down and enjoy the whole book or enjoy little snippets as time allows. The art is wonderfully varied, so readers will be able to see different techniques and forms by each artist. The stories also hold variety - an Aesop retelling to a Japanese folktale to an Appalachian Jack tale. It's a fantastic book for offering options to readers. I believe it will grab the attention of reluctant and avid readers.
Reviewed from a NetGalley copy. Thank you, Archaia Entertainment, LLC!
The book is setup in little chapters by each story. Readers can easily sit down and enjoy the whole book or enjoy little snippets as time allows. The art is wonderfully varied, so readers will be able to see different techniques and forms by each artist. The stories also hold variety - an Aesop retelling to a Japanese folktale to an Appalachian Jack tale. It's a fantastic book for offering options to readers. I believe it will grab the attention of reluctant and avid readers.
Reviewed from a NetGalley copy. Thank you, Archaia Entertainment, LLC!
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
I've always loved fables and fairytales, and I loved the way the Jim Henson company did them right with The Storyteller series. Now a new graphic novel from the Jim Henson Company and Archaia Entertainment give us 9 new stories to be told at the fire by the storyteller and his dog.
Most of the stories are a few pages long, but the volume concludes with an adaptation of an unproduced Storyteller teleplay written by Anthony Minghella. There are stories from all over the world. Some are familiar, some are less so.
My favorite part about this book is every story is done by a different team of writers and artists and all the art is different. It reminds me of a favorite storybook I had when I was young with different illustrations for each story. Tying it together is some wonderful script/callgraphy writing by Rus Wooton. It's a fun issue, and now I'll have to dig out my dvd of the series and watch them all over again.
Most of the stories are a few pages long, but the volume concludes with an adaptation of an unproduced Storyteller teleplay written by Anthony Minghella. There are stories from all over the world. Some are familiar, some are less so.
My favorite part about this book is every story is done by a different team of writers and artists and all the art is different. It reminds me of a favorite storybook I had when I was young with different illustrations for each story. Tying it together is some wonderful script/callgraphy writing by Rus Wooton. It's a fun issue, and now I'll have to dig out my dvd of the series and watch them all over again.
juwaria's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
lou_robertson's review against another edition
3.0
Unfortunately nostalgia for the amazing tv series heavily influenced my rating. It was a favourite of my siblings and I, so when one of them gave us all the gift of this graphic novel for Christmas I was really excited.
However, the stories aren’t the same and some weren’t really that engaging (no moral or not much substance).
I really liked the different art work, but again I had in my head what I felt it should be and it just wasn’t. Nothing can live up to my memories of the show.
People not familiar with the series would probably really enjoy this book. Love the idea; just not for me.
However, the stories aren’t the same and some weren’t really that engaging (no moral or not much substance).
I really liked the different art work, but again I had in my head what I felt it should be and it just wasn’t. Nothing can live up to my memories of the show.
People not familiar with the series would probably really enjoy this book. Love the idea; just not for me.
jasmiinaf's review against another edition
4.0
The art in these stories was pretty amazing and even thoug I didn't enjoy all the stories that much I still appreciated the artwork. But I did like most of the stories too.
dalidja's review
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
krismoon's review against another edition
3.0
The art in Jim Henson's The Storyteller is simply fantastic. Every single tale is beautifully articulated artistically and vibrant in color.
There are some glaring holes in some of the tales that can't be overlooked. While all of the art was beautiful, the writing in some of the stories needed a lot of plumping. There were some points where the story jumped from one panel to the next without explanation, which made the story disjointed and full of plot holes.
I felt like the second half of the tales were much better told than the first half. My favorite was Puss in Boots by Marjorie M. Liu and Jennifer L. Meyer.
There are some glaring holes in some of the tales that can't be overlooked. While all of the art was beautiful, the writing in some of the stories needed a lot of plumping. There were some points where the story jumped from one panel to the next without explanation, which made the story disjointed and full of plot holes.
I felt like the second half of the tales were much better told than the first half. My favorite was Puss in Boots by Marjorie M. Liu and Jennifer L. Meyer.
saraann_sals's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
a_chickletz's review against another edition
3.0
As a fan of The Storyteller, I have to admit... I was rather let down by this book. Sure the art was gorgeous, sure stories were nice. But when you get to the real treat, the lost screenplay, you just sit there and ask 'why bother with all the others?'
The Storyteller is a very interesting character. The way he is written is that you're supposed to listen to his stories but at the same time, gain insight on who he is as a person. Why does he choose the stories he tells? The Storyteller allows the stories to reflect on his character. None of the other stories did that? They were very watered down, very simple, and very ... bland?
When you get to the lost screenplay, you can almost hear John Hurt reciting it as if he was in the studio recording it. It's foreign to your ears, but you're intrigued because you want to hear more. That's why the televised versions were good - they were told in a way that was so unlike what one has heard before that you can't help but listen. Also, the words and the dialogue chosen for the 'Storyteller' to say fit his character. Adapted or not, this is the true Storyteller.
I have to hand it to the authors and the artists, they created some lovely pieces of work, but it honestly looks foolish alongside the 'The Witch Baby'. Maybe if I wasn't so spoiled with the tv show, and maybe if there was nothing called 'The Storyteller' would I enjoy the other pieces of work...
The Storyteller is a very interesting character. The way he is written is that you're supposed to listen to his stories but at the same time, gain insight on who he is as a person. Why does he choose the stories he tells? The Storyteller allows the stories to reflect on his character. None of the other stories did that? They were very watered down, very simple, and very ... bland?
When you get to the lost screenplay, you can almost hear John Hurt reciting it as if he was in the studio recording it. It's foreign to your ears, but you're intrigued because you want to hear more. That's why the televised versions were good - they were told in a way that was so unlike what one has heard before that you can't help but listen. Also, the words and the dialogue chosen for the 'Storyteller' to say fit his character. Adapted or not, this is the true Storyteller.
I have to hand it to the authors and the artists, they created some lovely pieces of work, but it honestly looks foolish alongside the 'The Witch Baby'. Maybe if I wasn't so spoiled with the tv show, and maybe if there was nothing called 'The Storyteller' would I enjoy the other pieces of work...