Description

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.