The Great Gatsby

Comic artist Nicki Greenberg was in town last Sunday so we arranged to catch up over a coffee. Much nerdy talking of pens, paper and comic terminology was had! I actually didn't realise the wide distribution of her recently published comic book adaptation of the novel 'The great Gatsby', the next day I went and bought it at a local bookstore. If you need to measure the progress of comics in the mainstream then use me buying Nicki's large hardcover Australian published book in little old Ballarat as a measurement.
Being new to Nicki's work I was really blown away by the quality of the whole production of the book, the story the art...
My advice, find it, buy it!

Comments

  1. Tim Norton06 November, 2007 06:25

    haha I know - it's awesome!
    Lefa picked up a copy for my brother (an animator) for his xmas present.
    Beautiful designs, and such a great adaptation.

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  2. made in melbourne06 November, 2007 20:06

    Yeah, and now I don't want to give it to him... it's so purty!
    Great concept, really enjoyed my quick flick through. I'm dying to have a proper read after it's been officially passed on as a present (and then passed back so I can pour over it).

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