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silverthane's review against another edition
2.0
I like the Adventure Time cartoon; it's good natured, funny and well written with plenty to make adults laugh as well as kids.
To start with the positive the book is very nice to look at, the artwork is impressive and the layout is fun. If you are a fan of the series though you may be disappointed overall.
My main beef is the lack of detail. The writers decided to have the book 'written' by one of the characters. I feel this was a poor choice because, where I was hoping to find alot of background info to the characters all I found were fairly short, largely nondescript and asinine entries in the 'character' of Hunson Abadeer which may have been funny in places but quickly become tiresome. Many of the characters were left out completely.
It felt a bit like the book was churned out in a hurry with little or no real creative thought going into it just to make a quick buck which is a pity
To start with the positive the book is very nice to look at, the artwork is impressive and the layout is fun. If you are a fan of the series though you may be disappointed overall.
My main beef is the lack of detail. The writers decided to have the book 'written' by one of the characters. I feel this was a poor choice because, where I was hoping to find alot of background info to the characters all I found were fairly short, largely nondescript and asinine entries in the 'character' of Hunson Abadeer which may have been funny in places but quickly become tiresome. Many of the characters were left out completely.
It felt a bit like the book was churned out in a hurry with little or no real creative thought going into it just to make a quick buck which is a pity
caroline_carnivorous's review against another edition
4.0
As a huge Adventure Time fan, I HAD to get this book! One thing I have to comment on is the use of the letter Æ...
Anyway, this book contains everything you've wanted to know about Adventure Time and more. It is written by Marceline's father, and Marceline, Finn and Jake often comment on his writings throughout the book. One of the first pages contains a backward foreword, which I actually read, hahah.
The book describes most of Ooo's inhabitants, beginning with the most important ones and then alphabetical order. Then we have a section with goodies made by several characters, secrets of Ooo, a rebus and more.
I read this im basically one sitting, and I enjoyed it a lot. Though I feel like it could have contained something more, but I'm not sure of what.. I don't know, maybe I'm just obsessed.
Anyway, this book contains everything you've wanted to know about Adventure Time and more. It is written by Marceline's father, and Marceline, Finn and Jake often comment on his writings throughout the book. One of the first pages contains a backward foreword, which I actually read, hahah.
The book describes most of Ooo's inhabitants, beginning with the most important ones and then alphabetical order. Then we have a section with goodies made by several characters, secrets of Ooo, a rebus and more.
I read this im basically one sitting, and I enjoyed it a lot. Though I feel like it could have contained something more, but I'm not sure of what.. I don't know, maybe I'm just obsessed.
mike_no1's review against another edition
3.0
Mostly already known stuff. beautifully illustrated where there are such. Otherwise, unlike the main comic book, nothing new.
terpsichore's review against another edition
4.0
Still four solid stars.
February 2015: 4 stars This was a really nice book, both (of course) because of all the Adventure Time trivia but also because of the way it was written. I especially liked the notes from Marceline, Finn and Jake - I'm sure it would have been great without them but it definitely made the book more alive. And speaking of living books, I really liked the ending too.
February 2015: 4 stars This was a really nice book, both (of course) because of all the Adventure Time trivia but also because of the way it was written. I especially liked the notes from Marceline, Finn and Jake - I'm sure it would have been great without them but it definitely made the book more alive. And speaking of living books, I really liked the ending too.
nerdysread's review against another edition
4.0
J’aime vraiment le dessin animé alors je voulais lire l’encyclopédie. C’était un bon moment passé
nerdygeekyfanboy's review against another edition
5.0
THIS BOOK WOW. Mijn recensie kan je hier lezen: http://nerdygeekyfanboy.com/recensie/recensie-the-adventure-time-encyclopaedia/
jlwalk905's review against another edition
5.0
If you like the show even remotely, then you will love this book. You have to have a good sense of humor while reading it though. Love it
careythesixth's review against another edition
3.0
This was fun, but not quite up to the awesomeness that is the cartoon. if you like the show, check out the book.
matos's review against another edition
4.0
Este libro destila sarcasmo puro y es una delicia por eso.
"Escrito" por Hunson Abadeer, el padre de Marceline, se dedica a describir a los habitantes de la tierra de Ooo en su bajeza, en sus evidentes carencias y costumbres despreciables, en sus físicos aborrecibles y desagradables, en todas sus fallas morales y falta de inteligencia.
Es un libro para hardcore fans of AT, si no han visto la serie no van a entender nada, porque además está anotado por Marceline, Jake y Finn
"Escrito" por Hunson Abadeer, el padre de Marceline, se dedica a describir a los habitantes de la tierra de Ooo en su bajeza, en sus evidentes carencias y costumbres despreciables, en sus físicos aborrecibles y desagradables, en todas sus fallas morales y falta de inteligencia.
Es un libro para hardcore fans of AT, si no han visto la serie no van a entender nada, porque además está anotado por Marceline, Jake y Finn
hollowspine's review against another edition
4.0
The Adventure Time Encyclopaedia was written by Martin Olson, who actually voices Hunson Abadeer in Adventure Time and his daughter, who helped out by contributing her handwriting to the book, voices Marceline the Vampire Queen his daughter.
I saw them at the Denver Public Library talking (and singing) about this book and working together on AT. It was a lot of fun and really added to reading this book and watching the show. Adventure Time really is one of the best shows because it is made by people who care, who put a lot of effort and personal love into it. It shows!
Anyway, I loved the snarky way that Olson wrote the encyclopaedia, it was very true to the voice of Hunson and the world of AT in general. He also does a bang up job writing Ice King's 'zine, BMO's guidebook and other entries throughout the book. It's much more than just an character encylopaedia with entries describing the various AT folks and how Hunson's going to eventually suck their souls. There is a travel section, a bit where the book is alive and handwritten comics and doodles by Finn, Jake and Marceline.
As you read try to find the snail in every illustration heading a chapter! My favorite entries were of course for the Ice King and Jake's doodles on the Rainicorn entry. Also, that backwards forward was almost impossible for me to read...but I did it, I had to, or else I wouldn't have felt complete, but beware, I did get a bit of a headache after starring at it for so long...
If you like Adventure Time enough to watch the show and read the comics, check this book out, it is well worth a read.
I saw them at the Denver Public Library talking (and singing) about this book and working together on AT. It was a lot of fun and really added to reading this book and watching the show. Adventure Time really is one of the best shows because it is made by people who care, who put a lot of effort and personal love into it. It shows!
Anyway, I loved the snarky way that Olson wrote the encyclopaedia, it was very true to the voice of Hunson and the world of AT in general. He also does a bang up job writing Ice King's 'zine, BMO's guidebook and other entries throughout the book. It's much more than just an character encylopaedia with entries describing the various AT folks and how Hunson's going to eventually suck their souls. There is a travel section, a bit where the book is alive and handwritten comics and doodles by Finn, Jake and Marceline.
As you read try to find the snail in every illustration heading a chapter! My favorite entries were of course for the Ice King and Jake's doodles on the Rainicorn entry. Also, that backwards forward was almost impossible for me to read...but I did it, I had to, or else I wouldn't have felt complete, but beware, I did get a bit of a headache after starring at it for so long...
If you like Adventure Time enough to watch the show and read the comics, check this book out, it is well worth a read.