The Book of Ballads
Readers rate it 4.2 (5 on Hardcover)
198 pages · Released Mar 7, 2006 · Macmillan
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A note for parents
The Book of Ballads is a visually stunning graphic novel collection of classic folklore and ballads illustrated by renowned fantasy artist Charles Vess. The stories contain mild fantasy violence typical of traditional ballads and folk tales (battles, conflict, magical danger) but nothing graphic or gratuitous. The collection emphasizes themes of courage, loyalty, and adventure while introducing readers to literary classics and cultural folklore through beautiful artwork.
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Now in trade paperback, a unique collection of ballads, folktales, and magical sagas, retold in graphic-novel form by an all-star cast of modern fantasists Now in trade paperback, a unique collection of ballads, folktales, and magical sagas, retold in graphic-novel form by an all-star cast of modern fantasists
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- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Comic books, strips
- Fantasy comic books, strips
- Folklore
- Fiction
- English Ballads
- Comics & graphic novels, general
- Comic books, strips, etc.
- Ballads
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ISBN 9780765312150 · Macmillan