20,000 Leagues Under the Sea HC (2009 Flesk Publications) comic books 2009

1st printing. Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Gary Gianni. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. Flesk Publications proudly presents a graphic novelization of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Gary Gianni. Gianni's adaptation preserves the sense of wondrous adventure, while sacrificing nothing by way of plot or the finer nuances of character. This finely distilled narrative combines skillfully rendered depictions of the men and the machines they command. Their encounters with astounding marvels and terrible monsters, above and below the waves, create a rich and rewarding reading experience unlike any other. This oversized, hardbound volume will also include the full text of "The Sea Raiders," a short story by H.G. Wells, accompanied by ten original illustrations created for this edition by Gianni. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Limited Edition (Includes an exclusive bound-in plate signed by artist William Stout that reproduces a bonus piece of artwork) - 1st printing. Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Gary Gianni. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. Flesk Publications proudly presents a graphic novelization of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Gary Gianni. Gianni's adaptation preserves the sense of wondrous adventure, while sacrificing nothing by way of plot or the finer nuances of character. This finely distilled narrative combines skillfully rendered depictions of the men and the machines they command. Their encounters with astounding marvels and terrible monsters, above and below the waves, create a rich and rewarding reading experience unlike any other. This oversized, hardbound volume will also include the full text of "The Sea Raiders," a short story by H.G. Wells, accompanied by ten original illustrations created for this edition by Gianni. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 600 copies. Cover price $34.95.