- Paperback: 186 pages
- Publisher: Yen Press; 1 edition (16 Jun 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0759530416
- ISBN-13: 978-0759530416
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.6 x 19 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,232,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Paperback
Relive the first novel in the most action-packed, fast-paced thriller of a series ever to rule the human and vampire world with this newly published CIRQUE DU FREAK manga.
The story surrounds Darren Shan, the infamous spider lover. On his way home one night he is given a flyer to a circus. Not just any other regular circus, however - this is the circus of freaks. Accompanied by his friend, Steve, Darren witnesses the most peculiar and amazing acts that no other circus has to offer.
Among these acts are Larten Crepsley and his spider, Madam Octa. It was like love at first sight for Darren as the hypnotic and magnificent spider did her act. Little did Darren know that Madam Octa and the brash decisions Darren himself would be making shortly would change his life forever.
Darren's world goes from circus of freaks to the underworld of vampires in a flash.
Takahiro Arai's art is extremely mesmerizing and helps the reader picture what the characters look like, or how they should look in the upcoming Cirque du Freak movie. Each manga will mirror each novel, and the manga is read in a true right-to-left fashion and even incorporates some Japanese, such as gokuku = gulp or hena = flop.
The story itself may be old, but seeing it in this new light is refreshing and brings back memories of when I first read it in 7th grade.
Open up your wallet, because once you read the manga, you are going to want to read the novel itself!
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
The story surrounds Darren Shan, the infamous spider lover. On his way home one night he is given a flyer to a circus. Not just any other regular circus, however - this is the circus of freaks. Accompanied by his friend, Steve, Darren witnesses the most peculiar and amazing acts that no other circus has to offer.
Among these acts are Larten Crepsley and his spider, Madam Octa. It was like love at first sight for Darren as the hypnotic and magnificent spider did her act. Little did Darren know that Madam Octa and the brash decisions Darren himself would be making shortly would change his life forever.
Darren's world goes from circus of freaks to the underworld of vampires in a flash.
Takahiro Arai's art is extremely mesmerizing and helps the reader picture what the characters look like, or how they should look in the upcoming Cirque du Freak movie. Each manga will mirror each novel, and the manga is read in a true right-to-left fashion and even incorporates some Japanese, such as gokuku = gulp or hena = flop.
The story itself may be old, but seeing it in this new light is refreshing and brings back memories of when I first read it in 7th grade.
Open up your wallet, because once you read the manga, you are going to want to read the novel itself!
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Pretty good adaptation.
9 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback
I picked this up cause I enjoy a little manga and I adore the original Cirque Du Freak series.
They are pretty faithful to the book. A lot of dialogue seems lifted right from the pages most of the time. The art is pretty good, it took some getting used since that wasn't quite what I had pictured when reading the novels but by the end of the book I was very excited that I'll be taking this wonderful journey again but in a different medium.
Very impressed. :)
EDIT: Oh I'd also like to add that if you aren't quite warming up to the art, back when I was in Japan I bought volume 9 and 12 cause they had favorite moments of mine in them and I have to say in comparison the volume one, Takahiro Arai has grown quite a bit as an artist by the end. I think this was also his first manga.
They are pretty faithful to the book. A lot of dialogue seems lifted right from the pages most of the time. The art is pretty good, it took some getting used since that wasn't quite what I had pictured when reading the novels but by the end of the book I was very excited that I'll be taking this wonderful journey again but in a different medium.
Very impressed. :)
EDIT: Oh I'd also like to add that if you aren't quite warming up to the art, back when I was in Japan I bought volume 9 and 12 cause they had favorite moments of mine in them and I have to say in comparison the volume one, Takahiro Arai has grown quite a bit as an artist by the end. I think this was also his first manga.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Courtesy of Teens Read Too
10 July 2009
Format:Paperback
Relive the first novel in the most action-packed, fast-paced thriller of a series ever to rule the human and vampire world with this newly published CIRQUE DU FREAK manga.
The story surrounds Darren Shan, the infamous spider lover. On his way home one night he is given a flyer to a circus. Not just any other regular circus, however - this is the circus of freaks. Accompanied by his friend, Steve, Darren witnesses the most peculiar and amazing acts that no other circus has to offer.
Among these acts are Larten Crepsley and his spider, Madam Octa. It was like love at first sight for Darren as the hypnotic and magnificent spider did her act. Little did Darren know that Madam Octa and the brash decisions Darren himself would be making shortly would change his life forever.
Darren's world goes from circus of freaks to the underworld of vampires in a flash.
Takahiro Arai's art is extremely mesmerizing and helps the reader picture what the characters look like, or how they should look in the upcoming Cirque du Freak movie. Each manga will mirror each novel, and the manga is read in a true right-to-left fashion and even incorporates some Japanese, such as gokuku = gulp or hena = flop.
The story itself may be old, but seeing it in this new light is refreshing and brings back memories of when I first read it in 7th grade.
Open up your wallet, because once you read the manga, you are going to want to read the novel itself!
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
The story surrounds Darren Shan, the infamous spider lover. On his way home one night he is given a flyer to a circus. Not just any other regular circus, however - this is the circus of freaks. Accompanied by his friend, Steve, Darren witnesses the most peculiar and amazing acts that no other circus has to offer.
Among these acts are Larten Crepsley and his spider, Madam Octa. It was like love at first sight for Darren as the hypnotic and magnificent spider did her act. Little did Darren know that Madam Octa and the brash decisions Darren himself would be making shortly would change his life forever.
Darren's world goes from circus of freaks to the underworld of vampires in a flash.
Takahiro Arai's art is extremely mesmerizing and helps the reader picture what the characters look like, or how they should look in the upcoming Cirque du Freak movie. Each manga will mirror each novel, and the manga is read in a true right-to-left fashion and even incorporates some Japanese, such as gokuku = gulp or hena = flop.
The story itself may be old, but seeing it in this new light is refreshing and brings back memories of when I first read it in 7th grade.
Open up your wallet, because once you read the manga, you are going to want to read the novel itself!
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Works Pretty Well!
18 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
As a huge fan of the book series, I was intrigued when I heard they were making a manga version. Overall, this was a solid adaptation book one: Cirque Du Freak.
I admit, I haven't read the first book in this series for a while, but from what I could tell it was pretty true to the story and any changes made sense. Frankly, I had a huge grin on my face the entire time I read this title. The charm and overall impact of the story seems to still be present.
My only issue is the manga style chosen for this manga. It's good, but brings nothing new to the table. To me, it looked like every other shonen title I've picked up. The drawing style, however, is pretty easy to get over as the story is still as great as it was when I first started reading about Darrens journey into the vampire world those many years ago.
I admit, I haven't read the first book in this series for a while, but from what I could tell it was pretty true to the story and any changes made sense. Frankly, I had a huge grin on my face the entire time I read this title. The charm and overall impact of the story seems to still be present.
My only issue is the manga style chosen for this manga. It's good, but brings nothing new to the table. To me, it looked like every other shonen title I've picked up. The drawing style, however, is pretty easy to get over as the story is still as great as it was when I first started reading about Darrens journey into the vampire world those many years ago.
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