{"product_id":"sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street-original-text-the-graphic-novel-paperback","title":"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Original Text: The Graphic Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSean Michael Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Adapted by), \u003cb\u003eDeclan Shalvey\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJason Cardy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one knows for sure if Sweeney Todd actually existed, but this story, taken from a serialization in a Penny Dreadful from 1846, was the first official record of the terrible crimes committed by the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGory? No  What's particularly good about this adaptation is that none of the horror is to be seen -- making this a truly wonderful version of a brilliant book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis story first appeared in serialized form in 1800s London and gripped the nation. Although there is no explicit record of these events taking place, there is overwhelming anecdotal evidence that Todd existed and that he was the world's worst mass-murderer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA gruesome tale, portrayed with a certain Victorian twee-ness that borders on the comical. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing beautiful engaging artwork, the book features the entire novel, unabridged (in the original British English), as well as an illustrated Character List (Dramatis Personae), 156 pages of story artwork, and fascinating support material - all beautifully presented in color. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn alternative text edition with simplified U.S. dialogue is available enabling differentiation in the classroom.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom his barber shop in Fleet Street, Sweeney Todd murders selected customers to steal their money and valuables. Some suspect he is up to no good, but no one knows how he actually kills his victims. How does he dispose of the bodies? And what is his connection with Mrs. Lovett who runs a popular pie shop nearby? Will Colonel Jeffery discover what happened to his friend Mr. Thornhill after he visited Todd for a shave? And will the heartbroken Johanna Oakley ever find out what happened to her beloved Mark Ingestrie? Perhaps Todd's shop boy Tobias Ragg will uncover the barber's dark secrets... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street\u003c\/i\u003e is a tale that has become part of London folklore. Adapted from the original serialized story \u003ci\u003eThe String of Pearls\u003c\/i\u003e, published in weekly installments in \u003ci\u003eThe People's Periodical\u003c\/i\u003e from November 1846 to March 1847, this graphic novel breathes new life into the legendary barber who \"polished 'em off.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSean Michael Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e has adapted other books in the Classical Comics series including \u003ci\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWuthering Heights\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eDeclan Shalvey\u003c\/b\u003e is now a high-demand comic book artist, working on \u003ci\u003e28 Days Later\u003c\/i\u003e as well as some Marvel titles. \u003cb\u003eKat Nicholson\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJason Cardy\u003c\/b\u003e have colored a number of titles within the Classical Comics range. \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/i\u003e was their first fully illustrated work. \u003cb\u003eClive Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Classical Comics and has served as Editor in Chief for the entire series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.6 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770036814112,"sku":"9781907127090","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ff9811750a268934f74882672c6e32c9_86647403-c0b6-4ee0-8569-3476e3da0e12.webp?v=1780362916","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street-original-text-the-graphic-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}