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I noticed this graphic novel on goodreads. My library had it on the shelf, so I grabbed it. Set in the 1920‘s, an interesting retelling.

I do not read many graphic novels- but the local librarian recommended this when I asked about Snow White retellings- and I HIGHLY recommend it! I love the art, the story set in 1930‘s NYC- Just so good! #fairytalereading

Today‘s colour (or color) is Snow White. This was a great book! #12ColoursofDecember #WinterGames2020 #MerryReaders

I love this retelling of Snow White as a graphic novel! Taking place in NYC‘s roaring 20‘s it was fantastic. Most of the illustrations are black and white with the apple in a bright red. The dwarfs are 7 street boys. I think it‘s a bit maturely done for an average upcoming 4th grader so it‘s not going in my book club possibilities but it‘s pretty fantastic!

I love this version of Snow White, set in 1920s Manhattan. The red of the apple stands out so much against the black and white drawings.

#fallisbooked

A graphic novel, 1920s noir take on Snow White? Yes, please! The graphics here are stunning, with the black/white/gray palette dotted with splashes of red that are used effectively. This one could almost be wordless, as the illustrations are definitely the star, but Snow White works surprisingly well when the dwarves are seven street urchins and the evil stepmother is the fading star of the Ziegfeld Follies.

I‘ve been wanting to read this, not exactly #afairytaleofnewyork but a beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic fairytale set during the Depression era of NYC.
#winterwonderland

A very interesting re- telling of Snow White. The illustrations were awesome and I am not much on black and white graphic novels but this was very clever and bits of red were masterfully weaved into the black and white drawings. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#YAWednesday
I don‘t read a lot of #graphicnovels but these two have been on my radar lately. The tagged book is a #blameitonlitsy and because the updated story of Snow White in Jazz Age and Depression-era New York City sounds alluring.
Anya‘s Ghost is because Gaiman endorsed it. 😁💜

Your wish is my command @erzascarletbookgasm 🍎

Forgot to post yesterday ... too busy reading! 😅
This graphic novel I won from @bookriot was beautiful. The illustrations took my breath away! #curse #coolbooks #fairytales #bookreview

🤣😝 Just for grins and giggles. But, yeah, I‘d totally read that retelling. 😝🤣

🌻 Did not do much. Just a walk to the library taking advantage of the gorgeous weather! 🌞
🌻 Oh yes! - The Amazing Race 🏃, American Ninja Warrior 🏋 & all cooking shows 🍳
🌻 Snow White - a grahic novel. Retelling of this classic story against 1920s setting.
🌻 Totes 💕
🌻 The Room in Rue Amelie ❤

THANK YOU @MinDea #HumpDayPost!

Milestones are the greatest and soo are giveaways!! Congratulations @swishandflick ! What an awesome number!! 100,000! 🎁🤗 My backlist book would be the tagged book Snow White, a graphic Novel and my new book would be Court of Frost and Starlight to be released soon..
Thank you so much! #swishandwin 🎉🎈🎊

The best thing about living relatively close to New Orleans is that I don‘t have to go to work during Mardi Gras, which is probably good for my students as I‘m in a particularly Grumpy mood this morning 🤣

What an eximious retelling of the classic tale Snow White! Matt Phelan retold this classic creatively, using the pre-Depression era in the 1920s as the background setting for this story. I enjoyed this graphic novel especially the beautiful and powerful illustrations! .
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#bookworm #2018read #graphicnovel #bibliophile #classic #1920s #predepression

This was such an interesting reinvention of the classic tale. Phelan has definitely separated himself from all the others! The film noir style fit the tale exquisitely. #snowwhite #mattphelan #graphicnovel

If you like film noir, this adaptation is for you. Most of the art is black & white with intentional splashes of red and a few other colors. Story begins in 1918 moving through the Roaring 20s and Great Depression in the Big Apple of NYC. Phelan cleverly uses this urban setting to tell Snow White's story and explore class relationships. Snow's relationship with the "dwarfs" here is much more meaningful than the Disneyfied version.

Rounding out Author Day at #NWAL, Matt Phelan! Sorry I couldn't get a picture with Matt or of the program, I was out at the Circ desk during the event. But, our kiddos had a BLAST learning about how to write and plan a graphic novel and Matt was absolutely amazing to meet and talk to. I can't wait to see what he does next!! If you haven't already, check out his newest book "Snow White," it's fantastic! #AuthorVisit #GraphicNovel

5⭐️ This is the most beautiful retelling of Snow White I have ever read. This graphic novel story moves Snow and her friends to the Roaring 20s New York. The magic mirror has been replaced by a ticker tape, and the dwarves are more lost boys than short grumpy men. This has to be one of the best retellings of this story ever. The illustrations are amazing. Any would be worthy of hanging on the wall. A must read for anyone who likes graphic novels

Got this graphic novel at #bookcon and am finally getting around to starting it. I've read some of the authors other children's books and have enjoyed them along with my students.

Interesting take on the classic tale set in NYC in 1928. Quick entertaining read.

Met Matt Phelan todayyyyy 🍎😴😘👸🏻

I'm sorry, this is just too adorable and hilarious to pass up. You get to meet a favorite fairy tale Disney princess, and the level of disappointment would make you lose every hand in your poker game. 😂👏🏻 Snow White handled it well, I'll give her that 👍🏻. Feel free to caption this image 😁. #LitsyHumor

This was pretty good, especially for the #readathon! Drawings were beautiful, but I would have appreciated a bit more text. The characters are very shallowly drawn (no pun intended).

This book is so lovely! I would highly recommend it!! The artwork is stunning!

Check out my full review here: http://ericarobynreads.blogspot.com/2017/04/graphic-novel-review-snow-white-matt...

This graphic novel retelling of Snow White is amazing. Set in Depression era New York and told with very few words and extremely evocative, atmospheric b/w art, it excellently brings the story to life. The art brilliantly evokes action & danger, and the wordlessness is filled in by historical clues in the era's images and the noir look of it lends emotional depth in a very short space. Excellent quick read for any fan of retellings!

Interesting interpretation of the classic Snow White fairytale. This version is set in the 1920's but still features the same cast of characters, except the 7 dwarves are now seven homeless children & the Evil Queen is a Broadway performer. This graphic novel is mostly illustrations so it could easily be read by younger readers, especially if they enjoy the original story. I always love retellings of classic fairytales, and this didn't disappoint.

Such a wonderful read!! I highly recommend checking it out! The artwork is stunning.

This is a graphic novel reimagining of the Snow White story. I absolutely love retellings of stories. The story is set just at the brink of the Depression in NYC which was great. I loved the way the author retold the story while staying really close to the original narrative. The illustrations were beautiful and spare with only a touch of red here and there. The author's take on the dwarves was perfect. Overall an intriguing version.

This was a lovely retelling of a classic. Both the story and the illustrations are worth the read. And it's quick! 🍎

I really liked this historical fiction twist on the classic. #artdeco #FeistyFeb

It was so quick, I sped through this one. It was just meh.

A noir version of Snow White sounds great.

I'll likely reread this one in color - have had the ARC around from BEA for forever though and wanted to read it. Love the story and the graphics even in B&W are gorgeous!

Graphic novels for the weekend! Finished Snow White already! Anyone read any of these?

"We're the Seven. That's all you need to know."

5⭐️- While I finished this book in 10 minutes, it was well spent. I love finding unique graphic novels that are different than the norm. While the dialogue was very small, the charcoal drawings explained this 1920/ Snow White rebelling superbly. The front describes it as "moody, dramatic feel reminiscent of film noir"; I concur but also it had a very cinematic feel to it- like a drawing board of the film prior to filming. Spectacular??

Gorgeous art in this retelling of Snow White set in 1920s New York. Such a lovely book.

#WhereIRead this afternoon--patio at work.
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Matt Phelan is scheduled to come to #TFOB where I'll tell him this is one awesome visual narrative! I'm enjoying the "darkly stylized noir" telling of Snow White.

To be the first finished book of '17 (it's a carryover from December tho!🙊)! Reading resolution this year is to complete the Litsy reading challenge!#readinggoals #catinabox

This graphic novel is just one of the books on #thismonthsTBR. #readjanuary

#currentlyreading

Gorgeous noir-esque retelling of Snow White set in 1920's New York City (which is a perfect setting for a fairy tale retelling!). The atmosphere is dark with both glamour and grit, but nothing I'd be afraid to hand a kid. There's so much wonderful nuance in these illustrations that I know I'll read this again and again.

This quiet graphic retelling of Snow White that takes place in depression era New York City took me a bit by surprise. For some reason I didn't think I would like it that much. But I loved it.

The expressive art and simplicity were captivating. I loved the seven dwarves reimagined as jaded urchins and sweet Snow with her unending hope.

Two small gripes: 1. The lettering. It was so generic and rigid. 2. I was hoping for a more subversive ending.

loved this graphic novel retelling of Snow White - the black & white illustrations with a touch of color were great, the setting of NYC in the 1920s provided a great backdrop, & the reimagining/updating of all the characters from the wicked stepmother to the seven street urchins make this a great retelling of this classic story 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A beautiful way to tell this Fairy Tale.

Gorgeous art and few words carry this atmospheric retelling set in depression-era New York City. A treat for all ages.

Nearly wordless graphic novel #fairytaleretelling begins in New York City, 1918.