Manga Shakespeare: Hamlet

The abridgements are done well -- you get the gist of the story without ALL the talking. It is easy to follow the action across the pages. Some of the characters could be better distinguished, but on the whole it was pretty easy to follow. Nice futuristic setting. Well done.

Great read if you want to introduce Shakespeare's Hamlet to a younger generation in a way they can understand. My 12 year old read and enjoyed. At the end of the story is a explanation and correlation to the original story.

OK ... considering I never expected to see "Shakespeare" and "Manga" in the same sentence, it was a pleasant surprise when I plugged the terms in for a gift search and ... voila! It exists!Good concept. Delivered on time, early actually, and in the promised condition.Thank you!

Flawless, I literally used this for my college essay in English and got a 98% never read the actual play mind you.

A bit disappointed by the the fact that the to be or not to be monologue was cut in half, but ptherwise it was grate.

It reads in the normal american book direction, not "backwards" like real manga. Otherwise it is good book, classic story.

My daughter loves Hamlet. She has read the standard book version and seen the movie. Magna is another great way to experience a classic Shakespeare Tragedy.

Fun book. Quick delivery. Recommend

It is written in Shakespearian language but the illustrations are created in a manga way with a futuristic vibe to it

This is an excellent thing to own for any manga fan who wants to see just what great stuff can be done with this often underestimated medium, any Shakespeare fan wanting to see an interesting interpretation of the text or any student of Shakespeare looking for a highly enjoyable condensed version of the play.The dialogue has been condensed a little, mostly very effectively, so that the text doesn't overwhelm the visuals, but keeping everything important, and the best lines, in place. What's special here though, are Vieceli's visuals. This is her best work yet, her sketchy, minimalist manga style has matured and come into it's own here, giving a dynamic, yet dreamy feel to the story. Every bit of emotional conflict seems to be caught in Hamlet's highly expressive eyes. More impressively, the dark humour and the subtexts of the play remain intact too, making it more than just 'Shakspeare for Kids'.Definitely a triumph for the British manga scene.

I love Manga and I love Shakespeare, so this seemed a must. I wasn't disappointed and I now own Othello and Macbeth. I will eventually get the whole set. Art wotk is great, stories are true to original but with imaginative Interpretations.

You need the book id you want to be an actor

Helped me pass my Leaving Cert. Great if you can't get your head around the old english of the play.