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Available
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Series
Publication
Vertigo (2010), Edition: Deluxe, 264 pages
Description
Follows the adventures of storybook and nursery rhyme characters who live side-by-side with humans since being chased out of their own worlds by an enemy known as the Adversary.
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LibraryThing member AHS-Wolfy
The second of the deluxe editions collects stories 11-18 and adds The Last Castle into the mix as well. It also contains the prose only story of the first encounters between Snow White and Bigby Wolf called A Wolf in the Fold.
Snow & Bigby again take centre stage throughout the majority of this book
This book actually kicks off with a Jack of the Tales story and features an encounter with Death during the American Civil War where Jack wants to claim his just rewards from a Southern Belle who is suffering from a family curse and is about to expire from the mortal plain. Her disease hasn't ruined her good looks though so Jack vows to save her if she will give herself to him if he can prevent her death. This would probably be a good time to add that these books are not for kids and deal with adult themes and there is nudity depicted in the drawings.
We also get to see what happens when an investigative reporter from the Mundy world uncovers the existence of Fabletown, wrongly believing it to be a community of vampires, and what plan the Fables come up with to deal with him and stop the story from getting out. There's also a cute Barleycorn story and the origin of Smalltown.
Finally we have The Last Castle which is a real tearjerker detailing the final stand of the last bastion of The Homelands in their war with The Adversary which allowed so many to escape at the end. This tale is narrated by Little Boy Blue who acted as aide de camp to the commander of this Alamo like situation as he finds and loses love at the death. So many heroes stand together against an overwhelming force as they try and buy enough time for the last ship to make it out.
Once again the artwork is magnificently shown in this hardback format really doing justice to the work of the artists involved. The book also includes some original drawings of the various characters so we get to see how they developed into the creations that made the final pages.
Snow & Bigby again take centre stage throughout the majority of this book
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and during the main arc, Storybook Love, we get to learn what drives the relationship between these two characters. Bluebeard fears his latest plotting will be uncovered so manages to enchant the couple and send them out of town with Goldilocks on their tail with instructions to keep them out of the way in a more permanent manner. Meanwhile, back in Fabletown, Prince Charming is looking into the activities of Bluebeard and discovers the plot to dispose of his former wife and her current beau (whether she realises that or not) and decides to dispense some justice himself. Though an ulterior motive does exist to tarnish the goody-goody sentiments of his actions.This book actually kicks off with a Jack of the Tales story and features an encounter with Death during the American Civil War where Jack wants to claim his just rewards from a Southern Belle who is suffering from a family curse and is about to expire from the mortal plain. Her disease hasn't ruined her good looks though so Jack vows to save her if she will give herself to him if he can prevent her death. This would probably be a good time to add that these books are not for kids and deal with adult themes and there is nudity depicted in the drawings.
We also get to see what happens when an investigative reporter from the Mundy world uncovers the existence of Fabletown, wrongly believing it to be a community of vampires, and what plan the Fables come up with to deal with him and stop the story from getting out. There's also a cute Barleycorn story and the origin of Smalltown.
Finally we have The Last Castle which is a real tearjerker detailing the final stand of the last bastion of The Homelands in their war with The Adversary which allowed so many to escape at the end. This tale is narrated by Little Boy Blue who acted as aide de camp to the commander of this Alamo like situation as he finds and loses love at the death. So many heroes stand together against an overwhelming force as they try and buy enough time for the last ship to make it out.
Once again the artwork is magnificently shown in this hardback format really doing justice to the work of the artists involved. The book also includes some original drawings of the various characters so we get to see how they developed into the creations that made the final pages.
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LibraryThing member devilwrites
The premise: ganked from BN.com: As Snow White slowly recovers from a bullet to the brain, she and Bigby spend a lot of time in each other's company. But when they announce that they'll be vacationing together, all of Fabletown is shocked...and not just because Snow White has never taken a holiday
My Rating: Couldn't Put It Down
Again, I tried to read just one issue at a time, but I had a stretch where I didn't get to read it at all, so when I picked it up again, I tore through the issues, which was easy to do, because the stories were so captivating. I'm definitely invested in this series, and I look forward to reading book three, which is waiting for me on my nightstand. The main characters of Bigby and Snow I'm really pulling for, but Willingham is developing the world and characters in such a way that I don't mind if I'm reading about someone else. Everything fits together so well, and it's a lot of fun to read.
Spoilers, yay or nay?: Actually, yay. There's a few plot points I want to review, and it'd be a real shame if you spoiled them for yourself. If you aren't caught up (this edition collects Fables #11-18, "The Last Castle," and includes a prose story entitled "A Wolf in the Fold"), do not read the full review. However, for those of you caught up, the full review may be found at my blog, which is linked below. As always, comments and discussion are most welcome!
REVIEW: Bill Willingham's FABLES: DELUXE EDITION: BOOK TWO
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before. The twosome's sudden departure from New York City -- and the deadly peril they're about to fall into -- is surely no match for the ruthless enemy who's still lurking in the back woods. This volume also includes the special FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE, we learn of the great war that forced Bigby Wolf, Prince Charming and Bluebeard to leave their homeland in search of a safe haven. As the battle rages, we meet a mysterious woman in red, and learn why Snow White's deputy, Little Boy Blue, only plays the blues on his trumpet.My Rating: Couldn't Put It Down
Again, I tried to read just one issue at a time, but I had a stretch where I didn't get to read it at all, so when I picked it up again, I tore through the issues, which was easy to do, because the stories were so captivating. I'm definitely invested in this series, and I look forward to reading book three, which is waiting for me on my nightstand. The main characters of Bigby and Snow I'm really pulling for, but Willingham is developing the world and characters in such a way that I don't mind if I'm reading about someone else. Everything fits together so well, and it's a lot of fun to read.
Spoilers, yay or nay?: Actually, yay. There's a few plot points I want to review, and it'd be a real shame if you spoiled them for yourself. If you aren't caught up (this edition collects Fables #11-18, "The Last Castle," and includes a prose story entitled "A Wolf in the Fold"), do not read the full review. However, for those of you caught up, the full review may be found at my blog, which is linked below. As always, comments and discussion are most welcome!
REVIEW: Bill Willingham's FABLES: DELUXE EDITION: BOOK TWO
Happy Reading!
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LibraryThing member TomDonaghey
Fables: The Deluxe Edition, Book 2 (2010) by Bill Willingham, etc. This is a nice collection of both short and long stories from the land of make believe. You know, New York. There are a few more characters added to the group found in the first collection. And we learn more about the homeland, the
Boy Blue’s story is as touching as it gets but all are worth reading. Using different artists in the various stories does leave the main characters looking different to various degrees, but in all this is a strong follow along to the original collection.
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Adversaries, and the life of all who came over.Boy Blue’s story is as touching as it gets but all are worth reading. Using different artists in the various stories does leave the main characters looking different to various degrees, but in all this is a strong follow along to the original collection.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2010
Physical description
264 p.; 7.39 inches
ISBN
0043