Moby Dick: The Graphic Novel - Paperback

by Herman Melville (Author), Lance Stahlberg (Adapted by), Lalit Kumar (Illustrator)

Herman Melville's classic nautical saga of obsession and revenge is brought boldly to life in this thrilling, full-color graphic novel edition.

It was an obsession that would destroy them all...

When the young sailor Ishmael signs up for a whaling expedition aboard a ship known as the Pequod, little does he know he is about to embark on the greatest adventure of his life.

Just before leaving, he is approached by a man dressed in rags who warns him that if he sails under the command of Captain Ahab, he may never come back. Undaunted, Ishmael sets off for the high seas anyway. For the crew of the Pequod, their voyage is one of monetary gain. For Captain Ahab, however, Ishmael quickly learns it is a mission driven by hatred, revenge, and his growing obsession with the greatest creature of the sea.

This graphic novel adaptation of Melville's epic whaling adventure will enchant readers old and new. Packed with exclusive bonus content, including an illustrated cast of characters and supplemental historical context on whaling ships and sperm whales, it provides an accessible entry point for readers 8 and up into one of American literature's greatest stories.

This edition is one of more than 85 titles Campfire Graphic Novels has published since their introduction to North America in 2010. Featuring gorgeous, sophisticated artwork and lush production values, Campfire Graphic Novels publishes a wide array of distinctive stories ranging from innovative renditions of Western literature's most beloved classics to vibrant and gripping histories.

Author Biography

Born on 1st August 1819 in New York City, USA, Herman Melville was a novelist, poet, and short story writer.

From an early age, Melville was fascinated with words and stories. Even though a bout of scarlet fever left him with impaired eyesight, he continued to be a voracious reader and writer throughout his life.

Melville's life was certainly just as full of drama and excitement as his novels. In 1847, he joined a mutiny on a ship where the crew were arguing with the owners over their share of the profits. For this, Melville was thrown into a jail in Tahiti. He escaped from the prison without too much difficulty and was later able to use the experience to write the novel entitled Omoo.

In his later years, Melville suffered due to ill-health and the loss of two sons, he died in April 1891. His life had been a difficult one and his literary merits had reaped him little profit.