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The graphic canon brings together a diverse group of modern artists and illustrators who reinterpret celebrated literary masterpieces from around the world. Each contribution transforms timeless narratives into dynamic visual stories, offering readers a fresh perspective on familiar classics.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Russell Kick
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