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manbrarian's review against another edition
3.0
While I love 'The Storyteller' tv series, I have mixed feelings about the book. The art was generally really nice, and I liked the idea of each story being illustrated by a different artist, but I found the actually stories themselves to be a bit average. It doesn't catch the magic of the series, which had it's amazing puppets and darker tone.
Great for kids (who are the obviously the target audience), but I personally found it unmemorable.
Great for kids (who are the obviously the target audience), but I personally found it unmemorable.
destiel74's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I've been getting back into watching Jim Henson's Storyteller. It was pretty fun and I wished it had more season. The comic satisfy these wishes. Although the stories are a little more light than what was on the show, it still pretty fun. I especially enjoyed their take on Puss in Boots where the cat and the princess' suitor are one and the same as well as the Frog who became Emperor. I also I guess the storyteller has served two kings and entertained two princes in his past.
slipperbunny'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.
olso4646's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
robyotter's review against another edition
5.0
I really like almost all of the artists, and for the most part the writers do a good job of capturing the Storyteller's voice.
If you grew up watching the Jim Henson Hour, this is definitely a good purchase.
If you grew up watching the Jim Henson Hour, this is definitely a good purchase.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
Growing up watching The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal, and Fraggle Rock - it's hard not to be a Jim Henson fan. The characters and stories that came out of the Jim Henson studios were always entertaining. The tales in this volume are also entertaining and often have a moral to them, as many of the greatest tales often do. Presented by a variety of artists and writers, each story has its own style, yet they work well together as a collection. The inspiration for the stories comes from diverse roots such as Japanese and Russian folk tales and French fairy tales. You may recognize many of them as old friends that have donned a new appearance, while others may be completely new to you. Familiarity doesn't matter though, you will enjoy them all. Perfect for readers of all ages and a feast for the eyes as well as the mind.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
kidlitluv's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this show when it was on television. Many of the stories were ones I hadn't heard or read before, and the Henson Creature shop puppets and animatronics created a sense of wonder and whimsy that I still remember fondly decades later. The graphic novel beautifully captures the spirit of the show. The stories are delightful and the artwork evokes a sense of magic. It will appeal to fans of fantasy and fairy tales as well as fans of Henson's puppets.
karmakat's review against another edition
3.0
The artwork is pretty impressive throughout, but I found some of the stories much better than others.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Disclaimer: Read via Netgalley.
I loved the Storyteller television show. Who wouldn’t? Jim Henson and fairy tales, awesome. This collection of graphic retold tales does follow the format of the lovely television show. The stales told in the comic are new and were not adapted in the series. The artwork is stunning, in particular with “The Crane Wife” which is the best done story of the lot.
Yet, the book is lacking something. Maybe it’s because I’ve read “Once Upon A Time Machine” which did it better. Maybe because I’m too old for this graphic novel. Maybe because despite the careful recreation of the frames – the Storyteller and his dog – it lacks the charm of the series.
It’s not a bad collection, though I wish there had been at least one story with a girl character who was not a wife or who didn’t daydream. I particularly liked the retelling of Puss in Boots. The twist in the story was well done and the artwork was stunning. In some ways Liu’s retelling is more fulfilling than the original. The artwork not only is worthy of framing, but harkens back to French painting. The same is true of “The Crane Wife” by Katie Cook which has the most stunning and heartbreaking panel of the whole volume. Like the Puss story, the style in the Crane Wife is hearkens to Japan.
Interspersed between the stories are sayings reflecting on the power of stories. The book also features one tale told by the dog and another where the Storyteller himself takes a more central role than framer. Both the Storyteller and the Dog in all the stories will be recognized by the reader. John Hurt lives in comic form.
This is worth getting for children and for fans of the series. It is worth reading for the Crane and Puss stories.
I loved the Storyteller television show. Who wouldn’t? Jim Henson and fairy tales, awesome. This collection of graphic retold tales does follow the format of the lovely television show. The stales told in the comic are new and were not adapted in the series. The artwork is stunning, in particular with “The Crane Wife” which is the best done story of the lot.
Yet, the book is lacking something. Maybe it’s because I’ve read “Once Upon A Time Machine” which did it better. Maybe because I’m too old for this graphic novel. Maybe because despite the careful recreation of the frames – the Storyteller and his dog – it lacks the charm of the series.
It’s not a bad collection, though I wish there had been at least one story with a girl character who was not a wife or who didn’t daydream. I particularly liked the retelling of Puss in Boots. The twist in the story was well done and the artwork was stunning. In some ways Liu’s retelling is more fulfilling than the original. The artwork not only is worthy of framing, but harkens back to French painting. The same is true of “The Crane Wife” by Katie Cook which has the most stunning and heartbreaking panel of the whole volume. Like the Puss story, the style in the Crane Wife is hearkens to Japan.
Interspersed between the stories are sayings reflecting on the power of stories. The book also features one tale told by the dog and another where the Storyteller himself takes a more central role than framer. Both the Storyteller and the Dog in all the stories will be recognized by the reader. John Hurt lives in comic form.
This is worth getting for children and for fans of the series. It is worth reading for the Crane and Puss stories.