Last Unicorn: The Deluxe Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (627 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1613771355 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The Last Unicorn" comic: a long-time fan's review M. Natisin If you're contemplating purchasing the comic adaptation of "The Last Unicorn" , chances are that this will not be your first foray into the world created by Peter S. Beagle in his best-known novel. In "The Last Unicorn", a unicorn discovers that she is the last of her kind and sets out on a quest to discover that has become of her kin. If you're like me, you've read the book and watched the movie, and so as a fan you might wonder what this newest incarnation of the story has to offer.Th. Tina said I love this book. I love this book! I got it because I have loved the movie since I was a kid, and I never knew it was from a book until recently. While reading it, I could picture the movie happening in my head. The movie takes so much of the script directly from the book, so it was really easy to see the characters in my head as the story was moving along. It is a quick read, and it really brought me back to my childhood. The writing is done very well, and the story is amazing. It is fantastical, excit. Confusing William J. Higgins,III With so many favorable reviews, thought I would give this “fantasy classic” a spin.Mistake! Too much magic and wizardry for my mind to comprehend, plus the writing style and plot were disjointed, puzzling and most peculiardid not flow.Mowing the lawn or walking the pet turtle would have been more entertainingstaying the course with this read was as challenging as changing a flat tire on an old pick-up in a raging Wyoming blizzardrelieved to finally finish this work of fictio
Adapted by Peter B. Whimsical. Adapted for the first time from the acclaimed and beloved novel by Peter S. Gillis and lushly illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon, this special, oversized edition features additional art galleries and loads of extras, expanding the universe of The Last Unicorn. Beagle, The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss. . The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, discovers that she may be the last of her kind. Poignant. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to find her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and malignant evil of the king who wields his power. Lyrical
She engages in witty repartee with a whiny dragon and meets up with a two-headed demon, Azazel and Webster, who are carrying a coal stolen from hell. From Publishers Weekly This fragment is Beagle's first, unsuccessful attempt at writing what became his classic fantasy, The Last Unicorn (1968), though even his failures are marvels of wry humor and brilliant prose styling. All rights reserved. Collectors and those interested in the gestation of Beagle's masterpiece will best appreciate this imperfect gem. (Dec.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Beagle's introduction illuminates his thought processes behind the composition of The Last Unicorn, while his afterword explains "