Gothic Classics: Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey Adapted into a Graphic Novel

Gearing up for Halloween this week? I am, and am happy to recommend a fun read to get you in the spirit, Gothic Classics: Graphic Classics Volume Fourteen. It includes five Gothic novels that have been cleverly adapted and illustrated by a very talented group of authors and artists. Get ready for peril and passion with five great tales of terror, danger and romance by the by the original creators of gothic literature:

Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu – adapted by Rod Lott & illustrated by Lisa K. Webster

The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe – adapted by Antonella Caputo, illustrated by Carlo Vergara

The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe – adapted by Tom Pomplun, illustrated by Leong Wan Kok

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen – adapted by Trina Robbins, illustrated by Anne Timmons

At the Gate by Myla Jo Closser – adapted by Tom Pomplun, illustrated by Shary Flenniken

If you would like a chance to win a free copy of Gothic Classics, visit the Go Gothic with Northanger Abbey event at Austenprose and read about writer Trina Robbins and illustrator Anne Timmons thoughts on adapting and illustrating Northanger Abbey and leave a comment before October 30th to qualify for the drawing on October 31st.

Go Gothic with Northanger Abbey – you won’t regret it!

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Go Gothic with Northanger Abbey Event Continues: Giveaways - Week One

Go Gothic with Northanger Abbey continues at Austenprose through October 31st. and it is not too late to join in the group read of Northanger Abbey. We are currently reading chapters 11-14 and you can quickly catch up. Here are the three posts on the previous chapters which include summaries, musings and discussion. Chapters 1-3; Chapters 4-7; Chapters 8-10.

Be sure to check out the guest bloggers, Amanda Grange who chats about her upcoming book Henry Tilney's Diary, Ms Place (Vic) who discusses Catherine Morland's experience in Bath, Isabella Thorpe who chats about horrid movies, and all the great giveaways available for participants;

Day 1 - Oxford World's Classic, Northanger Abbey
Day 2 - Penguin Classics, Northanger Abbey
Day 4 - Barnes & Noble Classics, Northanger Abbey
Day 6 - Norton Critical Edition, Northanger Abbey

Go Gothic with Northanger Abbey - You won't regret it!

Upcoming event posts
Day 07 - Oct 13 Guest Blog – Margaret C. Sullivan
Day 08 - Oct 14 Group Read NA Chapters 11-14
Day 09 - Oct 15 Guest Blog – Kali Pappas
Day 10 - Oct 16 Group Read NA Chapters 15-17

posted by Laurel Ann, Austenprose