New Poe Graphic Classics this Summer

The webpage for the long running Graphic Classics series informs us that a new edition of illustrated Edgar Allan Poe adaptations will be appearing in June, 2010. This will be the fourth version of the Poe book, and as is the case with many of their re-releases, it will add 40 pages of new material. "The Pit and the Pendulum" and "William Wilson" will be appearing in ink for the first time here.

These Poe adaptations continue to be a prime driver for Graphic Classics. So, it shouldn't be surprising that this title is nearly at the vanguard of re-releases. Owners of previous editions may hesitate over purchasing this expanded book--particularly if the future holds a fifth, sixth, or seventh edition, each adding new content. But newcomers will be able to get this enhanced collection at a better rate per page than any other.

Incidentally, the Bookgasm blog has an extensive preview up for view. Selections from the new stories sit next to samples from established artwork, and it's a great way to see the sheer diversity of drawing styles enclosed in this volume.

-Grim Blogger