Dec 14, 2017 then, i pull out the three gorgeous volumes of alex alices siegfried plus p. Alex alice siegfried delivers a fantastical adventure set in a world where man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969, and he marries this compelling highconcept premise with intricate, breathtaking art. The valkyrie available may 21 from archaia, read an interview with his translator, edward gauvin. Love the siegfried legendmythology, love alex alice s adaptation, love the art. Siegfried 1 by alex alice, 9788498475586, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Here, he discusses working in different formats, the challenges of fantasy, and. Very fine, alex alice, alice, alex, archaia, 20, 1st american, 9781936393794, 1936393794, hardcover, pictorial boards, english a threepart story inspired by wagners classic opera the ring of the nibelung. Siegfried hc 20122017 archaiaboom studios comic books. The breathtaking conclusion to master storyteller alex alices groundbreaking adaptation of wagners ring of the nibelung opera cycle brings the ancient norse legend to life with spellbinding artistry. He is an experienced investment banker working in londons docklands. Here, he discusses working in different formats, the challenges of fantasy, and some of his favorite french and american comic artists. Jun, 2012 i wasnt wholly amazed by it like when i watched the trailer online must be the music by wagner but i definitely want to know where everything goes and how it all turns out for siegfried. Castle in the stars, the new book from siegfried creator alex alice, is a thrilling depiction of retrofutristic technology set. Castle in the stars hc 2017 first second books comic books.
Blocking a user will prevent that user from commenting on your posts and messaging you. I could not find out much else about alice, he seems to keep a very low profile. Young explorer seraphin travels with his father to the castle in bavaria where the king dreams of finding a way to fly. Alex alice is a french comic creator who is most wellknown for his siegfried trilogy.
Siegfried graphic novel the seattle public library. Siegfried and the movie that will never be lil pickles. With mime as his reluctant guide, siegfried plunges headlong into the dangers of the swamp of the sorcerer volva, where he learns of his destiny to confront the dragon fafnir. His commitment to social standing requires him to have all of the latest professional. The children of siegfried, the son of gods and men, brought up among wolves by evn. Young siegfried has made it to the land of mists and now must face the great dragon fafnir at last. Jan 19, 2014 now i love 3d animation as much as the next person, but if the siegfried movie is to be, it will have to have, at the very least, a mix of both. A threepart story inspired by wagner s classic opera the. As you look forward to the american release of alex alices graphic novel siegfried ii.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Dec 09, 2011 continuing our christmas treats, i am thrilled to present the work of alex alice. Siegfried, volume 2 by alex alice overdrive rakuten. His other works include castle in the stars and the testament. Jun 27, 2017 the conclusion to master storyteller alex alice s siegfried trilogy based off the old norse legend and wagners ring of the nibelung opera cycle, in which young siegfried must face the great dragon fafnir, guardian of the rheingold, and fight for the survival of the land of men. It has been published by archaia and volumes 1 and 2 are available now wherever fine comic books are sold. Alex alice in the comiclopedia alex alice is a french comic artist, best known for the comic series le troisieme testament and siegfried. Alice also began developing siegfried, a retelling of norse myths as a graphic novel trilogy. Siegfried 3 alex alice hardcover books online raru. A threepart story inspired by wagners classic opera the ring of the nibelung.
Siegfried, halfgod and halfmortal, is a young boy being raised by mime, one of the last of the dwarfgoblin nibelungs, in a dark forest with only wolves for. The name above the title is a link click on it to bring up all the books related to that artist or author. Now i love 3d animation as much as the next person, but if the siegfried movie is to be, it will have to have, at the very least, a mix of both. Alex alice release catalog item date publisher price role. Apr 18, 2014 siegfried is a comic book adaption by alex alice of wagners classic norse mythos inspired opera ring of the nibelung, it follows the titular siegfried on his archetypal journey toward destiny. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books top books of the month. Edward gauvin siegfried is a young orphan being raised by mime. Written and illustrated by alex alice le troisieme testament, this lush hardcover masterpiece brings the epic saga to life in featurequality illustration. Comic and graphic books fantasy fiction a threepart story inspired by wagners classic opera the ring of the nibelung. Alex alice isnt just copying wagners ring cycle into comic book form, and hes not just transcribing the norse myth either as ive said before, the best transcription of wagners work into graphic novel form is by p.
To save the kings throne and prove his sanity, they must push the aethership even fartherout of the sky and into the stars. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Alex masterley born 24 february 1960 is the protagonist of the comic strip. Siegfried is a threepart herofantasy comic which alice has devoted himself to. While his foster parent only wants to live in peace and solitude, siegfried yearns to discover who his real parents were and live amongst his own. Craig russels the ring of the nibelung some of my favorite books out of my entire collection. Books, collectibles, collecting profile, columns, marvel comics. Siegfried, born of the love between a mortal man and a valkyrie, is a young orphan being raised by mime, one of the last of the dwarfgoblin nibelungs, in a dark forest with only wolves for friends and family. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Jan 14, 2014 with mime as his reluctant guide, siegfried plunges headlong into the dangers of the swamp of the sorcerer volva, where he learns of his destiny to confront the dragon fafnir. All around amazing, probably one of the best graphic novels ive ever read. Mar 20, 2019 alex alice is a french comic creator who is most wellknown for his siegfried trilogy.
After some more musing on how getting physically fit can improve your life i open a very indie brick of books. Love the siegfried legendmythology, love alex alices adaptation, love the art. In 1997, he teamed up with scriptwriter xavier dorison, with whom he created le troisieme testament for. Besides, he already has a natural talent of capturing movement within a still drawing. Small press expo has announced its international special guests for spx 2017. I think i was first introduced to his work when i stumbled on the trailer for siegfried. Siegfried, halfgod and halfmortal, is a young boy being raised by mime, one of the last of the dwarfgoblin nibelungs, in a dark forest with only wolves for friends and family. The spectrum books are an annual compendium of the years fantastic art in every field from book covers to advertisement to concept design. Siegfried is a comic book adaption by alex alice of wagners classic norse mythos inspired opera ring of the nibelung, it follows the titular siegfried on his archetypal journey toward destiny. Alex is totally obsessed with personal status, with his work coming second and his family a distant third. A superb illustratorartist, and a prolific writer, alices work is nothing short of amazing.
Alex alice co created le troisieme testament the third testament, a story of adventure and esoteric investigation across europe in the middle ages influenced by the likes of umberto eco. Siegfried volume 1 is a fantastically illustrated but otherwise slim volume, immaculately produced by archaia, who you can always trust to deliver a quality product even if the contents inside dont meet your expectations. The book is really in 2 halves, the first 70 pgs are the comic and the rest is concept art and interviews with alex alice about his process of creation. Siegfried comic read siegfried comic online in high quality. Continuing our christmas treats, i am thrilled to present the work of alex alice. Jan 14, 2015 i just got news that the cover to siegfried iii has been nominated for the spectrum awards. Jun 15, 2016 first second books will be publishing castle in the stars from alex alice, a french graphic novel writer and artist.
Born in 1974, alex alice possessed a passion for comics and animation from an early age. Alex alice s wagnerinspired graphic novel trilogy concludes. Siegfried, tome 1 by alex alice goodreads share book. I just got news that the cover to siegfried iii has been nominated for the spectrum awards. You could say im not well versed in the comic book area. Alex alice is a french comic artist, best known for the comic series le troisieme testament and siegfried. Apr 30, 2016 alex alice co created le troisieme testament the third testament, a story of adventure and esoteric investigation across europe in the middle ages influenced by the likes of umberto eco. Jun, 2012 siegfried volume 1 is a fantastically illustrated but otherwise slim volume, immaculately produced by archaia, who you can always trust to deliver a quality product even if the contents inside dont meet your expectations. His bestselling first two series, the third testament and siegfried, have been translated in more than fifteen languages. Alex alices wagnerinspired graphic novel trilogy concludes. Less than one percent of european comics are translated into english often the u s print runs are miniscule in comparison with the european print run and. Siegfried, volume 1 by alex alice overdrive rakuten. Alex alices art style wouldnt lend itself well to cgi rendering for the characters, in my opinion.
The space race of 1869 by alex alice is a steampunk graphic novel that moves from paris to munich with scenes in berlin. Alex alice, alice, alex, archaia, 20, 1st american, 9781936393794, 1936393794, hardcover, pictorial boards, english. I was looking to interview him for this post but i could not find any contact info that was current. The main problem with siegrfried is that, at 90 pages, the story barely gets going. Jul 29, 2017 small press expo has announced its international special guests for spx 2017. All the news about jon le bon, minijon and the universe is a ninja comic books, created by alex a. The conclusion to master storyteller alex alices siegfried trilogy based off the old norse legend and wagners ring of the nibelung opera cycle, in which young siegfried must face the great dragon fafnir, guardian of the rheingold, and fight for the survival of the land of men.
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