The art of adapting any piece of classic literature requires a lot of study and respect for the original work. Oftentimes, during the research and character design there is great debate over certain wording, art shading, and even context or the times in which the story is told.
Adapting the works of Mr. Poe was a special delight for the artists involved. Poe's Gothic storytelling sensibilities are a perfect match for manga. Probably the greatest challenge came with his narrative style for The Fall of the House of Usher as the reader is immersed in the impressions of the narrations and what used to be a wonderful place has fallen into deep despair and disrepair.
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With each and every Manga Classic, it is our passion and hope that we help the reader connect with the story in a meaningful way. We also feel this is an exciting way to introduce these classic stories to a new reader who may then go back to read the original texts.
We hope you enjoy our work!