Hansel and Gretel Oversized Deluxe Edition: A TOON Graphic [Hardcover]

Neil Gaiman and Lorenzo Mattotti both remember the horror and fascination with which they read the Grimm Brothers' Hansel and Gretel. The writer and the artist now join forces for a brilliant reimagining of one of humanity's most enduring tales. This stunning oversized deluxe edition features a die-cut cover in thick board–the perfect gift and treasurable keepsake.

This all happened a long time ago, in your grandmother's time. A long time ago.

- Select author and illustrator appearances in New York City
- Neil Gaiman fanbase of 2 million twitter fans
- National press story with Gaiman interview about children, fear, and fairy tales.

NEIL GAIMAN is the bestselling author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio, theatre and films for children and adults alike. His work received many international awards, including the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, as well as Hugos, two Nebulas, a World Fantasy Award, four Bram Stoker Awards, six Locus Awards, and countless other honors. He is a pillar of modern fantasy writing. He has said that the story of Hansel and Gretel is what made him want to be a writer. LORENZO MATTOTTI is an Italian comics and graphic artist living in Paris. A frequent contributor of covers for The New Yorker, he's recognized as one of the most outstanding international exponents of comics art. Mattotti won an Eisner Award for his graphic novel Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. He collaborated with Lou Reed in re-imaging
Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven.

Mastering Fear Through Fairy Tales - Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman has long ago shattered the barriers between high and low, adult and children. Returning to the source of his childhood interest in narrative, he lends his unique voice to a timeless story that provokes fear and fascination. Through Gaiman's thrilling account of Hansel and Gretel's horrific encounters, we all learn something about how to master our own fears.

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