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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Another fine example why Jacques Tardi is a master of the comics medium, his style is so distinctive it is impossible to get him confused with any other artist. This book is well translated and lavishly produced by Fantagraphics and printed in a larger format to show off the exemplary artwork.
Created in 1972 this adventure tale is as fresh and entertaining as when first published, it reminds me of Adèle Blanc-Sec in style and the b/w artwork really lends itself to the frozen landscapes and icy seas contained in the story.
Mad scientists, monsters of the deep, futuristic submarines and flying machines. Seriously - whats not to like? Buy with confidence.
Created in 1972 this adventure tale is as fresh and entertaining as when first published, it reminds me of Adèle Blanc-Sec in style and the b/w artwork really lends itself to the frozen landscapes and icy seas contained in the story.
Mad scientists, monsters of the deep, futuristic submarines and flying machines. Seriously - whats not to like? Buy with confidence.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Great art, not-so-great story
25 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover
Obviously, if you're checking out reviews of this book, you're already interested in Jacques Tardi's work. And his artwork here is great (GREAT!), even more so if you're into steampunk. But as great as the artwork is, the story end doesn't quite hold up. It is a twist on an adventure story, and I did enjoy that. However, the story ends abruptly, and the whole thing feels unfinished. Beyond that, the story is broken up into a series of very short segments that can be dialogue-heavy at times, and doesn't flow as well as it could.
Bottom line: if you're trying to find a Tardi book to start with, go with "West Coast Blues" or "It Was the War of the Trenches," both of which have very good stories and artwork. I'd feel pretty badly if this was a reader's introduction to Jacques Tardi's work, though, because even though it has good qualities, it's not as well-rounded of an album as the other two books I mentioned.
Bottom line: if you're trying to find a Tardi book to start with, go with "West Coast Blues" or "It Was the War of the Trenches," both of which have very good stories and artwork. I'd feel pretty badly if this was a reader's introduction to Jacques Tardi's work, though, because even though it has good qualities, it's not as well-rounded of an album as the other two books I mentioned.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
GORGEOUS art, nice plot twist
20 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Like everything the French do, this book is drop-dead gorgeous. A faux-woodcut style and absurd attention to detail bring this Jules Verne- and Edgar Allen Poe-inspired story to life. The dialog is a little awkward, it reads as unnecessarily anachronistic, even compared to the works to which the author/illustrator pays homage. But the plot twist is a funny 180 on the classic adventure tale, and fans of the genre should appreciate it. Even so, the art overshadows the story and dialog, especially in this large, French-style format. Lovely!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Icepunk adventure
23 Dec 2011
Format:Hardcover
Originally created by Jacques Tardi in 1972, this 2011 re-issue of his satirical, proto-steampunk adventure comic is a fantastic addition to any comics/graphic novel collector's library. The Edwardian-inspired scratchboard artwork and page design are exquisite and inspirational. The translation(from the French) feels a bit spotty at times, and the story is a bit wonky in the way that such period adventure tales tend to be; you sort of need to commit yourself to enjoying the ride even if it doesn't always make sense. Unfortunately for this reader, the book ends abruptly, and I am not aware of a sequel, but it was very fun read and an extraordinary feast for the eyes and imagination.
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