Pete Katz è un illustratore e scrittore di spicco, il cui lavoro è caratterizzato da uno stile visivo unico e da una narrazione acuta. Per quasi due decenni ha lavorato come illustratore freelance, prestando la sua arte a progetti per clienti di spicco, tra cui importanti case editrici di fumetti e istituzioni culturali. Oltre a illustrare le proprie graphic novel, crea sceneggiature per adattamenti di opere letterarie classiche. La sua produzione, che spazia dai ritratti alle graphic novel, dimostra una notevole versatilità e sensibilità artistica.
In this graphic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's works, the celebrated narrative poem 'The Raven' and several of his short stories are brought to life by Pete Katz's superbly dark illustrations. Poe was a master of Gothic fiction, and the genre's core themes of horror, death and romance feature strongly in this collection, which includes The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Black Cat, The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.
The Art of War is a beautifully illustrated retelling of one of Chinese literature's most celebrated and influential books.
Immerse yourself in 50 intricate scenes that illustrate the essential teachings of Sun Tzu's renowned military strategy. Each coloring page is designed to enhance your understanding of the timeless principles of warfare and leadership, offering a creative way to engage with the text. Perfect for both art enthusiasts and those seeking to delve deeper into the wisdom of this classic work, this book combines relaxation with intellectual enrichment.
nach F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgeralds Klassiker wird als fesselnde Graphic Novel neu interpretiert. Die Geschichte spielt in den 1920er Jahren und folgt dem Millionär Jay Gatsby, der extravagante Partys veranstaltet und nach der unerreichbaren Daisy Buchanan strebt. Die Art-Deco-Illustrationen von Pete Katz erwecken die glamouröse Welt der New Yorker High Society zum Leben.
Mladý milionář Jay Gatsby pořádá na vrcholu jazzového věku ve dvacátých letech dvacátého století ve svém sídle na Long Islandu nákladné večírky, ale jeho pravá osobnost zůstává tajemstvím dokonce i pro jeho souseda Nicka Carrawaye. Gatsbyho minulost - se postupně odkrývá v barevné komiksové adaptaci klasického románu F. Scotta Fitzgeralda a čtenáře vtahuje příběh plný univerzálních témat, jako je vášeň, třídní boj a snaha o dosažení amerického snu.
Dated to about the fifth century B.C., "The Art of War" is considered the world's oldest treatise on war. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of 13 chapters, each addressing a particular aspect of warfare such as planning offenses, military combat, and the employment of spies. Influential in Eastern civilization for millennia and in Western culture since its first translation in the 18th century, the teachings of this book have been applied to scenarios as varied as office politics, the Vietnam War, and American football. Now this living military heirloom is available as part of the "Word Cloud Classics" series in a chic, affordable edition for readers everywhere.
