A Wizard of Earthsea

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A stunning graphic novel edition of the classic fantasy adventure, with a foreword by Theo Downes-Le Guin.

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin was first published in the UK in 1971 and has been considered a classic of children's fantasy ever since. It follows the story of Ged, a poor smiths son, who discovers a magical talent and is sent away from home to a wizard school. During a duel with a fellow student, he summons a terrible shadow creature which he tries to banish, but it continues to haunt him long after he finishes his magical training. Finally he seeks advice from his old master Ogion, who tells him to confront the creature rather than flee it that fears and shadows are to be faced, and that darkness is as much a part of us as the light.

A beautiful, skilful adaptation of a classic of childrens literature for a new readership and new generation making this remarkable book accessible to visual, reluctant readers as well as graphic novel fans.

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Sweeping landscapes and intricate character drawings bring a visual angle to Le Guins tale of a wizard haunted by his own creation. * The Bookseller *

Author Bio

Fred Fordham is a British artist and author of graphic novels. His most recent projects were the adaptation and illustration of Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird and Aldous Huxleys Brave New World, and the text adaptation of The Great Gatsby. He's designed and drawn several other comics including Philip Pullmans debut graphic novel, The Adventures of John Blake, and produced illustrations for The Phoenix, The Guardian and Aces Weekly.