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Duckenstein di Mary Shelduck
Dopo Dracula di Bram Topker e Lo strano caso del Dottor Ratkill e di Mister Hyde, Bruno Enna e Fabio Celoni si cimentano con l'omaggio disneyano alla creatura mostruosa per eccellenza: l'essere spaventoso, ma anche commovente e tenerissimo, nato nel laboratorio del dottor Victor Duckenstein. Ambientazioni suggestive e magistrali "interpreti" paperi si incontrano in una storia senza tempo, piena di suspense e di emozioni, che ci farà rabbrividire, ridere... e anche riflettere su grandi temi come la magia della creazione e la paura del "diverso".
Ad arricchire il volume, i due "artisti del brivido disneyano" ci aprono le porte de loro laboratorio segreto per svelare curiosità e retroscena di un nuovo capolavoro della letteratura disegnata e abilmente colorata da Luca Merli.
Ad arricchire il volume, i due "artisti del brivido disneyano" ci aprono le porte de loro laboratorio segreto per svelare curiosità e retroscena di un nuovo capolavoro della letteratura disegnata e abilmente colorata da Luca Merli.
81 pages, Hardcover
First published April 28, 2017
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Walter Elias “Walt” Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist. Disney is famous for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. As the co-founder (with his brother Roy O. Disney) of Walt Disney Productions, Disney became one of the best-known motion picture producers in the world. The corporation he co-founded, now known as The Walt Disney Company, today has annual revenues of approximately U.S. $35 billion.
Disney is particularly noted for being a film producer and a popular showman, as well as an innovator in animation and theme park design. He and his staff created some of the world's most famous fictional characters including Mickey Mouse, a character for which Disney himself was the original voice. He has been awarded four honorary Academy Awards and has won twenty-two competitive Academy Awards out of fifty-nine nominations, including a record four in one year, giving him more awards and nominations than any other individual. He also won seven Emmy Awards. He is the namesake for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in the United States, as well as the international resorts Tokyo Disney, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland Hong Kong.
Disney died of lung cancer in Burbank, California, on December 15, 1966. The following year, construction began on Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. His brother Roy Disney inaugurated the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) (commonly referred to as Disney) is the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, the company was reincorporated as Walt Disney Productions in 1929. Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and travel. Taking on its current name in 1986, The Walt Disney Company expanded its existing operations and also started divisions focused upon theatre, radio, publishing, and online media. In addition, it has created new divisions of the company in order to market more mature content than it typically associates with its flagship family-oriented brands.
The company is best known for the products of its film studio, the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, today one of the largest and best-known studios in Hollywood. Disney also owns and operates the ABC broadcast television network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, and ABC Family; publishing, merchandising, and theatre divisions; and owns and licenses 11 theme parks around the world. On January 23, 2006, it was announced that Disney would purchase Pixar in an all-stock transaction worth $7.4 billion. The deal was finalized on May 5. On December 31, 2009, Disney Company acquired the Marvel Entertainment, Inc. for $4.24 billion. The company has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since May 6, 1991. An early and well-known cartoon creation of the company, Mickey Mouse, is the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.
--from Wikipedia
Walter Elias “Walt” Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist. Disney is famous for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. As the co-founder (with his brother Roy O. Disney) of Walt Disney Productions, Disney became one of the best-known motion picture producers in the world. The corporation he co-founded, now known as The Walt Disney Company, today has annual revenues of approximately U.S. $35 billion.
Disney is particularly noted for being a film producer and a popular showman, as well as an innovator in animation and theme park design. He and his staff created some of the world's most famous fictional characters including Mickey Mouse, a character for which Disney himself was the original voice. He has been awarded four honorary Academy Awards and has won twenty-two competitive Academy Awards out of fifty-nine nominations, including a record four in one year, giving him more awards and nominations than any other individual. He also won seven Emmy Awards. He is the namesake for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in the United States, as well as the international resorts Tokyo Disney, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland Hong Kong.
Disney died of lung cancer in Burbank, California, on December 15, 1966. The following year, construction began on Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. His brother Roy Disney inaugurated the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) (commonly referred to as Disney) is the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, the company was reincorporated as Walt Disney Productions in 1929. Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and travel. Taking on its current name in 1986, The Walt Disney Company expanded its existing operations and also started divisions focused upon theatre, radio, publishing, and online media. In addition, it has created new divisions of the company in order to market more mature content than it typically associates with its flagship family-oriented brands.
The company is best known for the products of its film studio, the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, today one of the largest and best-known studios in Hollywood. Disney also owns and operates the ABC broadcast television network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, and ABC Family; publishing, merchandising, and theatre divisions; and owns and licenses 11 theme parks around the world. On January 23, 2006, it was announced that Disney would purchase Pixar in an all-stock transaction worth $7.4 billion. The deal was finalized on May 5. On December 31, 2009, Disney Company acquired the Marvel Entertainment, Inc. for $4.24 billion. The company has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since May 6, 1991. An early and well-known cartoon creation of the company, Mickey Mouse, is the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.
--from Wikipedia
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October 13, 2019
After reading and loving the adaptation of Dracula by the same artists, I decided to give this one a try too. I didn't love it as much as the first one, but I'm always a fan of Disney adaptations!
Their unique style and sense of humour always connects me with my childhood, and I really do believe that every single artist who works for Disney is a genius.
August 26, 2017
Meno solare delle vecchie parodie Disney, ma ugualmente spensierato. L'edizione é adatta ai collezionisti e si presta come idea regalo.
La lettura di questa edizione esalta il lavoro degli autori al punto da farmela preferire a tutte le edizioni precedenti.
La lettura di questa edizione esalta il lavoro degli autori al punto da farmela preferire a tutte le edizioni precedenti.
January 9, 2022
I understand this is for kids, but it still hurts to see the soul of the story being ripped to shreds. Maybe this story just wasn't meant for children. Would you Disney-fy Scream?
On the other hand, the drawings were very nice.
On the other hand, the drawings were very nice.
November 23, 2025
لم أقرأ رواية "فرانكنشتاين" الأصلية للكاتبة ماري شيلي، لكنني شاهدت مؤخرا الفيلم المأخوذ عن الرواية للمخرج "جييرمو ديلتورو"، وقد دهشت لما في القصة من فلسفة وعمق، جردتها إياها غالبية أفلام الرعب التي استوحتها هوليوود من الشخصية.
أحببت تلك النسخة، التي جعلتني أدرك أن الفيلم مبني بصورة كبيرة على الرواية الأصلية.
الرسوم جميلة، ولم تخلُ هذه النسخة من روح الدعابة التي تميز قصص بطوط.
وكان المغزى حاضرا منذ البداية
والتلميحات الذكية
والتعاطف
والرقة
رواية ممتعة، تصلح لكل الأعمار، وشجعتني على قراءة النسخة الأصلية في وقت قريب.
أحببت تلك النسخة، التي جعلتني أدرك أن الفيلم مبني بصورة كبيرة على الرواية الأصلية.
الرسوم جميلة، ولم تخلُ هذه النسخة من روح الدعابة التي تميز قصص بطوط.
وكان المغزى حاضرا منذ البداية
والتلميحات الذكية
والتعاطف
والرقة
رواية ممتعة، تصلح لكل الأعمار، وشجعتني على قراءة النسخة الأصلية في وقت قريب.
October 24, 2025
!وحش فرانكشبط جعلني أدرك ما كان يحتاجه وحش فرانكنشتاين
كل واحد في حاجة إلى التقبل والمحبة والرأفة والتي لحظ أوجرو سمات لا تنضب في مدينة البط❤️
على كلٍ إنها قصة خفيفة تملأ القلب ككل قصص بطوط وميكي .. وقراءة القصة الأصل قبلها زادتها متعة
لا ضير من علامة كاملة 😊
كل واحد في حاجة إلى التقبل والمحبة والرأفة والتي لحظ أوجرو سمات لا تنضب في مدينة البط❤️
على كلٍ إنها قصة خفيفة تملأ القلب ككل قصص بطوط وميكي .. وقراءة القصة الأصل قبلها زادتها متعة
لا ضير من علامة كاملة 😊
February 6, 2022
القصة شدتي اني أقراء القصة الأصلية لماري شيلي القصة دي جميلة جدا طبعا معدلة لتناسب القارئ لكن خرافية
ثاني كتاب من كتب معرض الكتاب الدورة 53 لسنة 2022
ثاني كتاب من كتب معرض الكتاب الدورة 53 لسنة 2022
June 9, 2022
Never judge people by their appearance.
April 25, 2025
ظريفة جداا
طريقة الرسم غريبة بعض الشئ لم احبها في البداية لكني اعتدت عليها
لكم تمنيت ان تكون نهاية الرواية الاصلية مثل هذه النهاية 😅😅. تلك النهاية المسالمة بهذا العالم المملوء باللطف و الود و السلام
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طريقة الرسم غريبة بعض الشئ لم احبها في البداية لكني اعتدت عليها
لكم تمنيت ان تكون نهاية الرواية الاصلية مثل هذه النهاية 😅😅. تلك النهاية المسالمة بهذا العالم المملوء باللطف و الود و السلام
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February 26, 2024
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An interesting Disneyification of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This version tones down some of the darker elements of the original such as Victor von Duckenstein making his creation out of cardboard and everyone surviving relatively unscathed. Victor is certainly more redeemable in this version.
This is the first book I've read in the Great Parodies series. I absolutely love Mary Shelley's work so I thought this would be a nice place to start.
It's a fun idea. The execution of this one was alright. Might be a nice introduction for children to the story of Frankenstein, though much of the nuance is lost if you don't know the original story. I think it would be a bit scattered to read this without any previous exposure.
The artwork was nice but may be a bit busy and heavy for those looking for a more traditional Disney style.
Overall, a unique read that could foster an interest in the classics.
An interesting Disneyification of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This version tones down some of the darker elements of the original such as Victor von Duckenstein making his creation out of cardboard and everyone surviving relatively unscathed. Victor is certainly more redeemable in this version.
This is the first book I've read in the Great Parodies series. I absolutely love Mary Shelley's work so I thought this would be a nice place to start.
It's a fun idea. The execution of this one was alright. Might be a nice introduction for children to the story of Frankenstein, though much of the nuance is lost if you don't know the original story. I think it would be a bit scattered to read this without any previous exposure.
The artwork was nice but may be a bit busy and heavy for those looking for a more traditional Disney style.
Overall, a unique read that could foster an interest in the classics.
July 26, 2019
Beh... Perché mai non l'ho letto prima?
So che nella collana deluxe vengono fuori cose belline ma non immaginavo così belle, caspita!
Il romanzo non l'ho mai letto, ci ho provato ma ho fallito. Però son curiosa ogni volta che vedo adattamenti a fumetti di classici. E qui gli autori hanno fatto un lavoro perfetto!
Belli i disegni, belli i colori - molto scuri e molto rossi - anche se piuttosto violenti.
Favoloso anche l'adattamento, con la creazione artistica che prendo il posto della creazione "scientifica" del vero dottor Frankenstein. Molto simpatica anche la creatura.
Beh, mi son persa un sacco di numeri di questa collana ma mi sa che vado a recuperarli. Cu le calme, ovviamente!
So che nella collana deluxe vengono fuori cose belline ma non immaginavo così belle, caspita!
Il romanzo non l'ho mai letto, ci ho provato ma ho fallito. Però son curiosa ogni volta che vedo adattamenti a fumetti di classici. E qui gli autori hanno fatto un lavoro perfetto!
Belli i disegni, belli i colori - molto scuri e molto rossi - anche se piuttosto violenti.
Favoloso anche l'adattamento, con la creazione artistica che prendo il posto della creazione "scientifica" del vero dottor Frankenstein. Molto simpatica anche la creatura.
Beh, mi son persa un sacco di numeri di questa collana ma mi sa che vado a recuperarli. Cu le calme, ovviamente!
July 11, 2020
Uma revisitação infantil do clássico de Mary Shelly, que não o segue à letra, claro. Mas segue-o no estilo. Digamos que Donald segue as pisdas de um Frankenstein como criador de vida não natural, mas aquele que cria é um símbolo de bondade. O que é um excelente aceno à obra original, tecnicamente, a criatura de Frankenstein, na obra original, não é nenhuma encarnação do mal). Esta história tem uma brilhante iconografia em que Fabio Celoni mistura o estilo cartoon da Disney com traços góticos e românticos. Uma homenagem ao imaginário e ao gosto pela banda desenhada infantil, a partir de uma das obras mais marcantes da literatura global.
September 21, 2020
Well, 2020 has been a hell of a year so I needed something that could cheer me up. I really liked the original and was expecting something ridicules. I found my expectations nicely met with nice art and a kind of fitting story.
Obviously it only takes the basics of the book and a good peppering of the Boris Karloff movie (but most adaptations do). However, Donald Duck can't help but being caring and considerate of others. Thanks to that fact, the obligatory happy ending makes sense. I would recommend it for kids you want to initiate into comics.
Obviously it only takes the basics of the book and a good peppering of the Boris Karloff movie (but most adaptations do). However, Donald Duck can't help but being caring and considerate of others. Thanks to that fact, the obligatory happy ending makes sense. I would recommend it for kids you want to initiate into comics.
August 4, 2023
Alchemical paints on cardboard plus electricity equals...animation?! I've read several of these Disneyfied classic books turned into graphic novels and can't decide if they are brilliant adaptations to spread culture to the younger masses (think Bugs Bunny performing opera) or an appalling sacrilege of the originals.
August 30, 2025
Questa parodia del Frankenstein di Mary Shelley è l’ennesima dimostrazione di come Bruno Enna sia stato capace di filtrare l’essenza del libro attraverso la chiave disneyniana. La parodia gioca sia con il romanzo che con la storia dei peperini e concede un lieto fino a quello che si partenza è una storia più tragica che orrorifica.
October 25, 2019
Mary Shelley's story retold with Duckburg characters and twisted appropriately to suit those personalities and a younger audience. It's not horror, but it's funny, inventive, and very well-drawn.
August 26, 2020
I really enjoyed this Disney retelling of the story of Frankenstein. I thought it was nice that they replaced some of the scary parts and made them cute or funny. ~ Lizzie :)
October 25, 2021
Something fun to read on Halloween
November 22, 2019
Donald Duck and his friends come together to tell Mary Shelley’s classic tale of horror in Disney Frankenstein. While attending university Victor von Duckenstein experiments in creating life, but his success comes at his own peril. Author Bruno Enna does an impressive job at using/casting the Donald Duck characters (Daisy, Uncle Scrooge, Gladstone) in Shelley’s story. And, except for a few minor tweaks and a happy ending, he stays surprisingly close to the original material. Additionally, the artwork by Fabio Celoni is extraordinarily good and really captures the Gothic tone of Shelley’s work. Disney Frankenstein presents a fun and interesting take on one of the most influential tales of the horror genre.
July 5, 2022
5.5/10
The basic idea is good, making Frankenstein a metaphor for cartooning. Great art of course. But the pace was not convincing for me.
The basic idea is good, making Frankenstein a metaphor for cartooning. Great art of course. But the pace was not convincing for me.
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