Romeo and Juliet

By Sonia Leong, Richard Appignanesi

Subjects: Japan, fiction, Juliet (Fictitious character), Mafia, Romeo (Fictitious character), Cartoons and comics, Comic books, strips, Comics & graphic novels, manga, crime & mystery, Vendetta, Mafia, fiction, Children's fiction, Comics & graphic novels, manga, romance, Juvenile fiction, Adaptations

Description: "Manga Shakespeare is a series of graphic novel adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays. A fusion of classic Shakespeare with manga visuals, these are cutting-edge adaptations that will intrigue and grip readers. Drawing inspiration from trend-setting Japan and using Shakespeare's original texts, this series brings to life the great Bard's words for students, Shakespeare enthusiasts and manga fans. Manga is a dynamic, emotional and cinematic medium easily absorbed by the eye. Its attractive art and simple storytelling methods enthuse readers to approach Shakespeare's work in the way he intended as entertainment"--Publisher's website.