Book review/trailer: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

So this is what I was working on last week for my weekly book review:



It is a wonderful graphic novel: great story, spectacular full-colour illustrations, and a style that creates tension and drama. This 2004 volume (the original was released in 1993) also includes preliminary sketches and an introduction by Bo Hampton.

Until I read this, my only knowledge of the story was the Disney animated short. The Washington Irving story is far more detailed than I remember the film being (although it's been at least 15 years since I've seen it) and definitely more gothic and ominous.

4 stars out of 5 for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Bo Hampton.

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