The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

by Kevin J. Anderson and Alan Moore

A rip-roaring novelisation based on the bestselling League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen comic book series by Alan Moore, soon to be a major motion picture starring Sean Connery and Stuart Townsend.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074347676X
• ISBN13: 9780743476768
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Pocket Star Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Just like the movie

I wanted to read the novelization to get more insight into the characters' thoughts. Most novelizations reveal much more that the movie. The book follows the movie closely and you get some extra descriptions and dialogue in key moments. I did enjoy the book because I loved the movie. If you want to relive it in the written page than this is for you. Also, read the book if you want a better ending to the story. It's worth it.

A book that authors could be proud of

I have to admit that the first time that I met the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was on the big screen. It wasn't until I did further research that I found out about the series of comic books. However, after reading this movie novelisation I thought it wouldn't have done justice as a comic book. As a novel Kevin J Anderson brought out the actors who played the characters on the big screen as well as the characters from their corresponding classics. It was that that made the book worth reading. A great book turned out from a great movie. Absolutely brilliant.

a very enjoyable read!

Most of the negative reviews about this novel complain that it's not the comic book. It's not the comic, but I don't think that's a bad thing. The novel is well written and characters, like Quatermain, are closer to their literary selves than Moore's reworked versions. Fans of the original characters and the LXG movie will enjoy this the most. I did.

A Great Book!

If you like classic books like , 2,000 Leauges Under The Sea, or The Adventures Of Quatermain and the Solomon Goldmines, then you'll love this book. It involves all of the old classic characters like Dorian Grey and Captian Nemo in an action packed adventure book. They have to stop this man called The Phantom before he takes over the world. He is trying to start a world war but the characters must stop him at all costs. It is a very interesting book. It's that kind of book that you can read on a weekend or save it for a rainy day. I really hope you buy the book, unless you are a comic book fan then buy the comic.

wow - what a fun read!

I've had little experience with graphic novels, but this piqued my interest - 4 legends of 19th century literature brought together to combat another legendary villian of the same era. I am not ashamed to admit I love it!The characters themeselves are all true to their 19th century personas - Willhelmina (Mina) Harker (of Dracula), Allan Quartermain (of the Lost City of Gold), Captain Nemo (the Asian Indian intended by Verne), H.G. Wells' Invisible Man, and of course Dr. Jekyll - each with their foibles (Quartermain is an opimum addict, Jekyll a hopeless coward, the Invisible Man a letch ...) which makes them all the more real. I was impressed with the artwork - the detail was remarkable, which oftentimes caught my attention more than the story line (which also is quite good.) But what really cinched it for me was the little literary tidbits sprinkled throughout - for example, there are references to James Fennimore Cooper's "Hawkeye" (aka "Natty Bumpo"), Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist (look for the Artful Dodger ...) and others. I saw it as sort of an inside joke, and I loved it. Its a great story, fabulous art, and an interesting premise.