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Watership Down: The Graphic Novel Hardcover – October 17, 2023

by James Sturm (Adapter), Richard Adams (Author), Joe Sutphin (Illustrator)
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EISNER AWARD NOMINEE • A beautiful and faithful graphic novel adaptation of Richard Adams’s beloved story of a group of rabbits on an epic journey in search of home.

“Every rabbit that stays behind is in great danger. We will welcome any rabbit who joins us.”

Watership Down is a classic tale of survival, hope, courage, and friendship that has delighted and inspired readers around the world for more than fifty years. Masterfully adapted by award-winning author James Sturm and gorgeously illustrated by bestselling artist Joe Sutphin, this spectacular graphic novel will delight old fans and inspire new ones, bringing the joy of Watership Down to a new generation of readers.
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    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 6
  5. Dimensions
    7.29 x 1.21 x 10.28 inches
  6. Publisher
    Ten Speed Graphic
  7. Publication date
    October 17, 2023
  8. ISBN-10
    1984857193
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1984857194
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graphic novel adaptation of Richard Adams’s beloved story of a group of rabbits in search of home.

Image of Hazel the rabbit saying, “Come and Look! You can see the whole world.”

“Every page of this adaptation is a loving tribute to Richard Adams’s masterpiece” –Andrew Peterson

An image of the sun that reads “He made the stars by scattering his droppings across the sky.”

“An immersive, breathtaking visual experience.” – Nate Powell, March trilogy cartoonist

Image of Hawkbit, Hazel, and Bigwig sitting in a field.

“. . . a beacon for how graphic novel adaptations should be done.” -Tillie Walden

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“Wonderful for those seeking re-entry to the forests and meadows of Watership Down, this version is also ideal for those who have yet to step foot in them.”—The Wall Street Journal

“This classic story is faithfully adapted into a new medium with beautifully earthy illustrations that give each rabbit personality and new life . . . the underlying commentary on environmental impact provides a deeper, more complex tale that will appeal to older audiences, even on repeat readings.”—Booklist, starred review
 
“This graphic novel version features outstanding art, with the rabbits drawn in such an appealing and distinctive way . . . a gripping page-turner of an adventure.”—Boing Boing

“Whether you’re an old fan or a new one, this is the book to read.”—Betsy Bird, School Library Journal

“The art manages to be both melancholic and dynamic, just like the tone of Adams’s novel. Sturm and Sutphin effectively convey a world as fraught and complicated as the human realm, yet entirely its own.”—Publishers Weekly

“A beautiful recapturing of what made the book so beloved when it was first published. The existential themes and dread from Adams’ novel are still there, but they’re beautifully translated in colorful artwork that’s reminiscent of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit stories. This smart decision makes the book more appealing to readers than ever before, seeing to it that Adams’ story will continue to live on for many years.”—Screen Rant

“An immersive, breathtaking visual experience that carries readers through all the danger and beauty of this literary classic. Mark my words: this version of Watership Down will be just as influential as the original.”—Nate Powell, award-winning cartoonist of the March trilogy and Save It for Later

“An absolute masterpiece. Whether or not you’ve read the original, you will be pulled into this visually mind-blowing story that was created with so much care and heart.”—Tillie Walden, creator of Clementine

“The artwork captures what the book is attempting: to give the reader the vertigo of seeing animals we are acculturated to view as harmless while at the same time seeing the tension, peril, and depravity that we pretend we don’t see in ourselves.”—Russell Moore, Christianity Today

“A wonderful way for new readers to discover the story and for hardened fans to reconnect with Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, and the gang.”—Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022–2024
 
“Watership Down is my favorite book, and I consider it to be one of the very greatest books of all time.”—SF Said, author of Varjak Paw and Tyger

“Every page of this adaptation is a loving tribute to Richard Adams’s masterpiece. I’ve walked the real Watership Down and can honestly say that Joe Sutphin’s gorgeous illustrations are the next best thing to being there.”—Andrew Peterson, author of The Wingfeather Saga

About the Author

Richard Adams (May 9, 1920–December 24, 2016), an English veteran of World War II, originally told the story of Watership Down to his two daughters, who insisted he publish it as a book. It became an instant classic, selling over a million copies in both the United Kingdom and the United States, winning both the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 1972. His other books include Shardik, Maia, Tales from Watership Down, The Girl in a Swing, and The Plague Dogs.

James Sturm’s graphic novels include Off Season, The Golem’s Mighty Swing, and Market Day; he co-authored the popular instructional series for children Adventures in Cartooning with Andrew Arnold and Alexis Frederick-Frost. Winner of two Eisner Awards, Sturm co-founded the Seattle alternative weekly The Stranger and The Center for Cartoon Studies, where he currently serves as director.

Joe Sutphin is an illustrator of books for kids such as Helen Taylor’s Little Pilgrim’s Progress, Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga, and the New York Times bestseller Word of Mouse by James Patterson. His love of nature, and of the living creatures in the fields and woods around his home, has informed his art for much of his life. Joe lives in a barn in Ohio with his wife, Gina, and a bunch of cats.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Graphic (October 17, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984857193
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1984857194
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10+ years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.29 x 1.21 x 10.28 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 234 ratings

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    Joe Sutphin is an illustrator and cartoonist of children’s books and graphic novels. His body of work includes the official graphic novelization of Richard Adams’s masterwork Watership Down, the re-envisioned edition of Helen Taylor’s timeless classic Little Pilgrim’s Progress, Andrew Peterson’s beloved Wingfeather Saga, and many others. His love of nature and the living creatures in the fields and woods around his home has informed his art for much of his life. Joe lives in a barn in Ohio with his wife Gina and a bunch of cats.

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    Hello! I'm a cartoonist and educator. I've created many award-winning graphic novels and have collaborated on several more. I'm also proud to have cofounded The Center for Cartoon Studies, a wonderful little cartooning school in White River Junction, VT.

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    Richard George Adams (born 9 May, 1920) is best-remembered as the author of Watership Down, but wrote many other novels, short stories, poems and a biography.

    He originally began telling the story of Watership Down to his two daughters, Juliet and Rosamond, on a trip to Stratford-on-Avon, to see a play. They insisted he publish the tale as a book. When Watership Down was finally published, it sold over a million copies in record time in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Watership Down has become a modern classic and won both the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 1972.

    Others of his books include Shardik, Maia, Tales from Watership Down, The Girl in a Swing and The Plague Dogs, the last two of which, together with Watership Down, have been filmed. His goal was always to tell a good story, ideally one so good you can't put it down! His last work, 'The Adventures of Eggbox Dragon', which is a picture-book for younger children, will be published posthumously by Hodder in 2017. It was written when he was 93.

    During his later years Richard and his wife Elizabeth lived in Whitchurch, Hampshire, very close to Watership Down, and not far from where they had both grown up. He wrote about his childhood and youth, including the time he served in the army in World War II, in his biography 'The Day Gone By'.

    During the last year of his life he kept a blog: https://www.watership-down.com/blog/. He died peacefully on Christmas Eve 2016.

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I was deeply moved and encouraged by his novel!
I was a comic book fan for nearly a decade, two decades ago. I lost my love for the stories and the art, largely due to a lack of nobility class in the comics. But this book has drawn me in in a special way. It has the warmth, character and feel of the classic film (not the Netflix version). The art is gentle when it calls for it, and sharp and graphic where necessary. I have been moved and stirred by the love and loyalty of the characters and the weight that is given laying ones life down for his friends! So well done!
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Alex Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning adaptation
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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I was super excited for this adaption. The art style is beautiful and feels very suitable for the story. It holds relatively true to the original story, not many changes made— and the changes that did occur did not effect the story whatsoever.
Watership down is my favorite novel— seeing it adapted so perfectly is wonderful and I feel Richard Adams would be quite fond of it as well.

The book came in wonderful quality, it is a lot larger than expected, but that’s no issue! The only downside I have is the story does feel a lot more face paced— but that may just be me! After all, the surroundings aren’t being described anymore, as they are illustrated.
This book is great for anyone who wants to read watership down, whether it is their first time, or they are familiar with the book.
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Jessica Chipps
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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I bought this for my son who loved me reading the full version out loud for him several years ago. He was impressed how true to the story it went.
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Notami
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully rendered graphic novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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Found this to be gorgeous graphic novel version of a classic. Got it for my daughter, but love it myself as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect adaptation!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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As a long time fan of both Watership Down as well as the graphic novel format, I was immediately interested in this work. I could not be happier with this. Beautifully done. A lengthy, faithful adaptation. Honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't more costly given the craftsmanship & quality. Stunning artwork that really brings the story to life. I was so excited to see the "final conflict" on page & it did not disappoint. Some stories are really tough to pull off in graphic novel format...this is not the case here. Highly recommend & thanks you to those involved with creating it! Buy it..or the "General" may get you!!!
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Natalie
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful art and true to the original
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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I really like the style of the art! I had read the original book quite a few times and so far the story and feeling of this one seems true to the original. This was a gift for my husband and he said it reminds him of the original animated movie in parts. I feel like it's a little less intense visually than the original animated movie, which I kinda miss but I'm happy with this version. It's an easy read and it's visually pleasing.
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Lindsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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It is a beautiful book from front to back to the pages inside! I am very protective of the novel, Watership Down. I cherish that book and it was a huge part of my childhood. Apart from the 1999 TV Series (which I feel captures the heart and spirit of the tale perfectly and seriously even though it takes detours from he original storyline), and the old 1978 movie, I have not been too happy with any of the newer adaptations of the novel since such as the Netflix series etc. I feel that many new adaptations, whatever form they may be, tend to water down the story and perhaps even misunderstand it.

However, this graphic novel does not do that. It has a lot of heart and beautiful illustrations. It is full of life and captures the story seriously and beautifully. The illustrations are simplistic but they are good. The hardcover of the book is beautiful and exciting and in no time at all will be thought of as a gorgeous collectors item that will complement the original novel. ❤️
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Jordan H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, however….
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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Watership down is one of my favorite books. One of the few I reread every so often or will watch if the mood arises. I was naturally excited to see a graphic novel version coming out because now it was something I can share with my nephews and nieces since they are into pictures still. It did not occur to me however that it would be an abridged version and while it looks gorgeous, I find myself missing someone of the rich prose that rabbits have among themselves. Still a worthwhile buy.
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Pamcake318
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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This is such a beautiful book. I have loved Watership down for years and thought a graphic novel would be hard to pull off. This is very very well done. It captures the essence of the story and, though it could have been depicted very differently, the gory parts are not overdone. It is appropriate for my kids I think, though the subject matter is weighty. This is a masterful tribute to a fabulous book.
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Rebecca H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and captivating
Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2024
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My 5 and 7 year old have just been eating this up. Dad read it to them and immediately after they finished they said "can we start over?!". And excellently done graphic novel of a great story.
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Mr Gary James
5.0 out of 5 stars Watched Watership Down as a young lad!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2024
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What an absolute joy and the drawings are amazing!
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Forud
5.0 out of 5 stars A nostalgic treat for me
Reviewed in Germany on March 10, 2024
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I love the Watership dow novel, I read it as a teen ager and I enjoyed every single page of it. Maybe I read it more than 10 times.
The moment I realized this comic book exists I bought it, and I read it an hour after delivery.
Man this novel is amazing! This adoptation is also great, albeit I hoped for more story of El-ahrairah but even without that, it was amazing.
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Olivia
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and good quality!
Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2024
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This is an absolutely stunning book, filled with beautiful and colorful art! I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to add an artistic take on a modern classic to their collection.
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Pam Kitchin
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2024
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Watership Down has been my favourite book for decades. I bought a second-hand copy in a bookshop in the early '80s and have loved it ever since. I have a newish paperback, and the hardback with illustrations, so held off from buying this one as I thought three copies were too many, but I'm so glad I bought it in the end. It gives an outline of the story rather than the whole tale as written in the original, but is beautifully illustrated. I sometimes just sit and look through it at random, remembering the story. I have kept rabbits myself for many years and have to say that Richard Adams got their characters just right.
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