Gilgamesh

A Graphic Novel

Andrew Winegarner, April Rasmussen

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Shoemaker & Hoard, Div of Avalon Publishing Group Inc
20 September 2011

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Graphic novels: literary & memoirs

"""With all the graphic adaptations of mythology flying around, it's about time someone got to old Gilgamesh . . . Winegarner's adaptation demonstrates the extensive debt mythology and religion owe this ancient tale."" --Booklist

Before the Bible and legendary figures like Hercules, King Arthur, and Beowulf, there was Gilgamesh. As the king of Uruk, a city in ancient Mesopotamia, Gilgamesh protected his people from harm, battling a multitude of fierce demons with the steadfast help of his brother, Enkidu.

But Gilgamesh's reign faced the ultimate challenge from the power-hungry goddess Ishtar, who proposed marriage only to be unceremoniously spurned by Gilgamesh. Ishtar's rage led Gilgamesh to his greatest battle, a battle that shook Gilgamesh to his core and led him to travel further than any other manto the land of the gods on a quest to find immortality.

Written down on cuneiform tablets nearly five thousand years ago, Gilgamesh's story was originally recorded in the form of an epic poem. In this bold retelling of the ancient legendpresented for the first time in graphic novel formgraphic novelist Andrew Winegarner revitalizes the ultimate adventure story. His illustrations breathe new life into the story of humanity's first hero, and the result is a page-turning take on the world's oldest epic poem.

""With all the graphic adaptations of mythology flying around, it's about time someone got to old Gilgamesh . . . Winegarner's adaptation demonstrates the extensive debt mythology and religion owe this ancient tale."" --Booklist

Before the Bible and legendary figures like Hercules, King Arthur, and Beowulf, there was Gilgamesh. As the king of Uruk, a city in ancient Mesopotamia, Gilgamesh protected his people from harm, battling a multitude of fierce demons with the steadfast help of his brother, Enkidu.

But Gilgamesh's reign faced the ultimate challenge from the power-hungry goddess Ishtar, who proposed marriage only to be unceremoniously spurned by Gilgamesh. Ishtar's rage led Gilgamesh to his greatest battle, a battle that shook Gilgamesh to his core and led him to travel further than any other manto the land of the gods on a quest to find immortality.

Written down on cuneiform tablets nearly five thousand years ago, Gilgamesh's story was originally recorded in the form of an epic poem. In this bold retelling of the ancient legendpresented for the first time in graphic novel formgraphic novelist Andrew Winegarner revitalizes the ultimate adventure story. His illustrations breathe new life into the story of humanity's first hero, and the result is a page-turning take on the world's oldest epic poem."

By: Andrew Winegarner, April Rasmussen
Imprint: Shoemaker & Hoard, Div of Avalon Publishing Group Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9781593764227
ISBN 10: 1593764227
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 20 September 2011
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

ANDREW WINEGARNER is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and currently teaches art. His first graphic novel, Peaceful Warrior, is an adaption of Dan Millman's bestseller, Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Winegarner lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He can often be found drawing.

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A Graphic Novel

Andrew Winegarner, April Rasmussen

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