Thursday, September 1, 2011

Classic graphic novels

Fairfield library holds some great and classic graphic novels, including the entire Sandman series by Neil Gaiman, Maus by Art Spiegelman, and Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

Writer and poet Norman Mailer has described Gaiman's graphic novels as: "a comic strip for intellectuals", while Maus has been acclaimed as "the most affecting and successful narratives ever done about the Holocaust" (Wall Street Journal), and Persepolis considered "a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today" (Goodreads).

So, come and discover some of the greatness and wonder of graphic novels.