Comments on: Review: David Mazzucchelli's ASTERIOS POLYP

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:43:55 +0000

Thanks, Debbie, I’ll make sure Thuy sees your comments.

I’m not fluent in graphic novels but the Tintin, Asterix & Obelix, and Benoit Brisefer books were my first loves. They got me hooked on reading. I also think there’s greater profundity in the Calvin & Hobbes strips than in a lot of so-called literature.

By: Shelley P

Shelley P — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:58:24 +0000

Good question, PCN! I’ve only had the odd doodle with cartoon ideas. Now that I’m a bit intrigued with graphic novels, well, we’ll see …

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:54:41 +0000

PCN,

Are you bringing in guest reviewers from the NY Times these days?? What a beautifully written and insightful review. I must confess I have never really looked at graphic novels through the prism of literary criticism–probably because I’ve never read them. Well, my eyes are now open, thanks to you, to a new kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and fonts. Thanks for the stellar 3-dimensional review!

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:58:39 +0000

Shelley P, since you’re an artist and writer, have you ever considered writing your own graphic novel?

By: Shelley P

Shelley P — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:40:15 +0000

PS: I love the sound of your own Mrs Seven comic strips!

By: Shelley P

Shelley P — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:39:09 +0000

Thanks for the in-depth and helpful review, Thuy Dinh. I’m not at all well versed with graphic novels, and you’ve given me a lot of food for thought and sparked my curiosity.

By: MelodyGirl

MelodyGirl — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:23:07 +0000

I don’t read a lot of graphic novels but I do love Greek mythology. You make a lot of interesting points.

I’ll see if my library has a copy.