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Moby Dick
Killing a sixty-ton sperm whale that could destroy a boat with a flick of its massive tail was no easy task. Whalemen of the early nineteenth century were not just hunters, they were also explorers—sailing on the uncharted sea in search of some of the largest creatures on earth. The most famous whale of all? Moby Dick.
Here are Ishmael, Queequeq, Ahab, and of course, Moby Dick, rendered anew in a dynamic comic book adaptation of one of the greatest American novels ever written. The book also includes information about Herman Melville, facts about whales, and the history of the whaling industry. With all the flare and blaze of Melville’s original story, Moby Dick is sure to intrigue a new generation of readers with this fast-paced and electric portrayal of the famous battle between man and beast.
Here are Ishmael, Queequeq, Ahab, and of course, Moby Dick, rendered anew in a dynamic comic book adaptation of one of the greatest American novels ever written. The book also includes information about Herman Melville, facts about whales, and the history of the whaling industry. With all the flare and blaze of Melville’s original story, Moby Dick is sure to intrigue a new generation of readers with this fast-paced and electric portrayal of the famous battle between man and beast.
48 pages, Paperback
First published October 28, 2002
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August 3, 2019
The City of New Bedford, long considered the Whaling Capital of the World, set out in 2001 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Moby Dick with an informative book for students. This is that book. It has three main parts: a biography of Herman Melville, a nonfiction section about whales and whaling, and a graphic novel of Moby Dick for children. It's an ideal introduction to Moby Dick for young people. And the occasional elderly librarian.
April 6, 2017
I read moby dick last year in the 8th grade along with some of the others including the adventures of hucklebury finn. I found moby dick very interesting and It was something i could keep reading for hours. My favorite part is when they stuck the spear into it. i loved all the action in it and when the whale would attack. i really liked this book and would recommend to all.
August 10, 2016
Killing a sixty-ton sperm whale that could destroy a boat with a flick of its massive tail was no easy task. Whalemen of the early nineteenth century were not just hunters, they were also explorers—sailing on the uncharted sea in search of some of the largest creatures on earth. The most famous whale of all? Moby Dick.
Moby Dick is a famous American novel published in 1851 by Herman Melville who was a very famous author at the time. He had led a very interesting life himself travelling on whalers, journeying around the world experiencing the miserable life aboard a ship He jumped ship several times having experiences with cannibals, living in Tahiti, Hawaii, amongst other places. He used these experiences in his writing. Show first page ship Acushnet, on which Herman Melville sailed (only 27 foot long).
In this comic book adaptation we meet Ishmael, Queequeq, Ahab, and of course, Moby Dick. Ahab, the captain is obsessed with finding the great white whale who took his leg on a previous trip. He is blind to everything else. (Page 14) The stranger weaves…
The complete story unfolds with fascinating details on life aboard ship, how whales were captured, and the dangers the crew experienced. The book also includes information about Herman Melville, facts about whales, and the history of the whaling industry.
If you’ve always wondered about what the story of Moby Dick is all about, this beautifully illustrated book will bring it to life.
Booklegged for Grade 6
Moby Dick is a famous American novel published in 1851 by Herman Melville who was a very famous author at the time. He had led a very interesting life himself travelling on whalers, journeying around the world experiencing the miserable life aboard a ship He jumped ship several times having experiences with cannibals, living in Tahiti, Hawaii, amongst other places. He used these experiences in his writing. Show first page ship Acushnet, on which Herman Melville sailed (only 27 foot long).
In this comic book adaptation we meet Ishmael, Queequeq, Ahab, and of course, Moby Dick. Ahab, the captain is obsessed with finding the great white whale who took his leg on a previous trip. He is blind to everything else. (Page 14) The stranger weaves…
The complete story unfolds with fascinating details on life aboard ship, how whales were captured, and the dangers the crew experienced. The book also includes information about Herman Melville, facts about whales, and the history of the whaling industry.
If you’ve always wondered about what the story of Moby Dick is all about, this beautifully illustrated book will bring it to life.
Booklegged for Grade 6
May 14, 2008
I'll add this one to my stock of comic books to use as teaching aids for when my students can't hack it with the real book.
March 24, 2016
It is long ago I read this book. I will have to re-read it some day.
March 30, 2020
Moby Dick / Herman Melville
Kendisi yirmili yaşlarında gemilerde tayfa olarak çalışmış ve balina avlarına katılmış olan Amerika'lı yazarın beyaz bir balinanın avlanma serüvenini anlattığı romanı. Balina avcılığı için denizlere açılan geminin kaptanı Ahad'ın daha önce bir bacağı beyaz balina moby dick tarafından koparılmıştır. Pek çok denizcinin peşinde olduğu bu güçlü balinayı hiçbiri yakalayamamıştır. Kaptan Ahad'ın gözünü intikam hırsı bürümüştür. Bu balinayı yakalamaktan başka hiç bir şey düşünemez. Bu uğurda gemisini, tayfalarını, kaptanlarını bile gözden çıkarabilecek, denizde oğlunu kaybeden bir başka geminin kaptanının yardım çağrısını reddedecektir. Öte yandan moby dıck te onun kadar hırslıdır. Sırtına saplanmış zıpkınlara karşın yaşama tutkuyla sarılacak o da insanĺardan intikamını almaya çalışacaktır.
Kendisi yirmili yaşlarında gemilerde tayfa olarak çalışmış ve balina avlarına katılmış olan Amerika'lı yazarın beyaz bir balinanın avlanma serüvenini anlattığı romanı. Balina avcılığı için denizlere açılan geminin kaptanı Ahad'ın daha önce bir bacağı beyaz balina moby dick tarafından koparılmıştır. Pek çok denizcinin peşinde olduğu bu güçlü balinayı hiçbiri yakalayamamıştır. Kaptan Ahad'ın gözünü intikam hırsı bürümüştür. Bu balinayı yakalamaktan başka hiç bir şey düşünemez. Bu uğurda gemisini, tayfalarını, kaptanlarını bile gözden çıkarabilecek, denizde oğlunu kaybeden bir başka geminin kaptanının yardım çağrısını reddedecektir. Öte yandan moby dıck te onun kadar hırslıdır. Sırtına saplanmış zıpkınlara karşın yaşama tutkuyla sarılacak o da insanĺardan intikamını almaya çalışacaktır.
March 12, 2020
I have read a lot of Jules Verne books and I got interested in adventures book and I thought this book was about an adventure in the seas but I was wrong
It is a great book I can see the very poetical writing and the amazing development of the history, however I was expecting something else like a very intense climax or sg least a decent final but I just got a ton of definitions and information I didn't want to know
I don't know what else I have to say, but is not a bad book at all and it gets you thinking about the deeper meaning of the story of Ahab and Moby dick
It is a great book I can see the very poetical writing and the amazing development of the history, however I was expecting something else like a very intense climax or sg least a decent final but I just got a ton of definitions and information I didn't want to know
I don't know what else I have to say, but is not a bad book at all and it gets you thinking about the deeper meaning of the story of Ahab and Moby dick
November 7, 2017
Ahab was determined to kill Moby Dick ( Whale). Ahab spend many year's on sea to hunt down Moby Dick. Everybody give up, many friend died. But he was standing firm on his believe. Moby Dick was so dangerous that She ripped the ship apart. But Ahab believed he will die with rope only. That 's what happen when he had a great war with Moby dick, but she didn't kill him but rope did.
January 17, 2020
I think this book was amazing! it had the right amount of action and suspense, I could not stop reading it! I would say this book is for ages 9 and up. I love that it seemed like the author knew a lot about waling ships!
February 29, 2020
Ганц л амьдрах амьдралдаа дэмий зүйлд цагийг үрэх ямар хэрэгтэй вэ. Өш хонзон амьдралын утга учир, бодит байдлыг харах нүдийг яаж байхгүй болгодог вэ. Сонирхолтой ном байлаа. Хүйтэн далайд гарч үзээгүй намайг хэд хоногтоо л загас агнуурын онгоцон дээр амьдруулах шиг болов.
September 7, 2018
Great classic fantasy, would recommend but kind of hard to understand some language used
November 18, 2019
Book is eloquent yet it is boring. It still delivers a good plot and mildly captures attention.
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November 20, 2019My review is a very good story
January 23, 2020
Un clásico muy bueno, la versión me dejo mis sinsabores...
February 25, 2020
I don't really enjoy classics
April 3, 2020
Interesting read
April 15, 2020
Boring..
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July 21, 2021
It was an adventure into mind of fishermen. I am glad I went for the journey.
December 2, 2023
This graphic novel is probably as close as I will get to the real thing.
October 8, 2025
I read the comic book because I needed to reread this for a class and I attempted Bert Reynolds rendition of the audiobook and it was unlistenable.
February 27, 2020
the book is so good it has action in it you should read this book
October 5, 2017
I enjoyed this book a lot, Its about the Ocean and thats about all I know about this book. I remember something about the Whale, The Whales nickname was Moby Dick, the Whale is known for its great size and his ability to be very dangerous to hunters trying to kill him. I believe the crew on the ship tried to hunt Moby Dick, But Moby Dick destroyed the ship. I give this book a 5/5 stars because I dont really know what else to compare it too, I just really liked the moments of suspense leading up to the intense moments in the book.
October 22, 2022
Honestly, I don't see a great philosophical meaning behind this story but it is great merit is the narrative. It is so well written.
It basically tells the story about a captain that wants to revenge against a whale that made him loss a leg and although he was given many chances to him just give up he still tries and makes everyone of his (including himself) to die.
With just this synopsis it doesn't see a very good story but the narrative is so good (especially in the beginning) that I can see why this book is so popular.
It basically tells the story about a captain that wants to revenge against a whale that made him loss a leg and although he was given many chances to him just give up he still tries and makes everyone of his (including himself) to die.
With just this synopsis it doesn't see a very good story but the narrative is so good (especially in the beginning) that I can see why this book is so popular.
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September 12, 2014
3,5 stars.
Bought at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts, this book is an excellent tool to introduce youngsters to Melville's tale. The illustrations follow Huston's 1956 Moby Dick movie with Gregory Peck performing as captain Ahab. Whenever you are in MA, USA, go visit this excellent museum!
Bought at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts, this book is an excellent tool to introduce youngsters to Melville's tale. The illustrations follow Huston's 1956 Moby Dick movie with Gregory Peck performing as captain Ahab. Whenever you are in MA, USA, go visit this excellent museum!
September 27, 2014
This one makes a nice complement to the one done by Will Eisner. It has a bit more information of Herman Melville and on the practice of whaling. OTOH it has much more of an old-school comic feel and indeed almost looks like a Classics Illustrated.
May 13, 2009
This was pretty cool!
April 16, 2015
This had lots of facts about the author and whales. I enjoyed the graphic novel of the book also. I might read the original Moby Dick some day.
August 11, 2016
Read this purely out of peer pressure. Imagine telling someone that you haven't read Moby Dick... you might as well be dead. And i loved it.
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