Howl: A Graphic Novel Paperback – August 31, 2010

Beautiful illustrations. Binding came completely unglued within a matter of months.

Huge fan of Allen Ginsberg and what this poem did was revolutionary! With that said, I must admit the poem at times is lengthy and has a bit of drag to it. Now calm down, I still love it and have a CD with Ginsberg reading it. The words and imagery created by "Howl" are a slam to the face at times. It is a very powerful poem and I feel the Eric Drooker illustration helps convey the essence of Ginsberg's words. Does it always go hand-in-hand - no, but it does help move the poem with a better flow than just reading it. Even without the poem, Drooker's work is great and can be judged separately. The illustration on page 12 that goes with the Introduction by Drooker is my favorite, and clearly demonstrates his ability. The illustration is of an eagle soaring over a collection of buildings that form a maze. The eagle is heading toward a setting sun. Wonderful imagery for a powerful poem. It is the kind of book you will pull down off your shelf and just gaze at the art work. It makes a great poem even better.

There is no point in reviewing the poems, one of the best known American poems of this century and available in many other publications.So, it is the illustrations by Eric Drooker that set this edition apart. I found them strong but not definitive until Moloch. The sinister, threatening image that Drooker created with a few lines and some right angles gives me shivers. Worth the price of the book.

As part of the beat generation that changed literature, Allen Ginsberg's Howl is a very profound piece of work that stands the test of time. This graphic novel adds to that poem with beautiful artwork that brings to life Ginsberg's work. It brought the poem to life in a way that doesn't distract from the words but builds on them. It's an excellent version of this poem to add to any collection.

I'm a huge fan of Alan Ginsburg so I was excited for this piece. It does not disappoint! The art is extremely well done and compliments the poetry very well.

If you like computer animation - this book is for you!

I love this poem, I think I like it better without the pictures though actually.

I ordered this book for my girlfriend. It came in great shape, and in good time. A lot thicker of a book than I expected, well worth the money if you are an art fan and a fan of Allen Ginsberg.

Absolutely exquisite volume the contents of which are superbly presented. Thought-provoking

First class !!!!

Love

The book is nice and the illustrations add depth. It's nice to have illustrations because they really show the mood of the book.

Brilliant.