Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Death and Dementia

This graphic novelstyle companion to "Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Madness" contains four condensed versions of classic Poe stories. Grimly's caricatured faces capture the macabre soul of Poe's work, while the text incorporates significant moments from the original works. When the speaker in "The Tell-Tale Heart" declares, I made up my mind to take the life of the old man, and thus rid myself of the eye forever, he is rendered ghoulishly, as three panels close in on his own bulging, horror-struck eye. The essence of Poe with the accessibility and artistry of Grimly's gruesome images make it a sound introduction to the legendary writerthough, as with much of Poe's work, this collection is not for the timid. Ages 11up. "(Aug.)" Copyright 2009 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.

Gr 7 Up- Four of Poe's morbid short stories are adapted for teens in this heavily illustrated presentation: "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether," "The Oblong Box," and "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar." Grimly intersperses his horror-infused ink-and-watercolor cartoon art throughout Poe's putrid prose. The effect is an offering that bridges graphic and traditional print formats. Great for readers who adore the gothic and the gruesome." Richelle Roth, Boone County Public Library, KY" Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Roger Corman

Filmmaker, "The Little Shop of Horrors"

The macabre beauty and sly wit of Gris Grimly's illustrated edition of some of Poe's best-loved tales are destined to capture the imagination of a generation new to the master of terror, as well as delight longtime admirers of Poe, who will find much to relish in this haunting interpretation.