Manga: Literary adaptations

Book SynopsisIn what renowned translator Arthur Goldhammer called “a piano reduction of an orchestral score,” the first volume of Stéphane Heuet’s adaptation of In Search of Lost Time electrified the graphic community like no other—re-presenting the novel for anyone who has always dreamed of reading Proust but was put off by the sheer magnitude of the undertaking. Whereas the first volume described the narrator’s childhood in the pastoral town of Combray, the second volume portrays the narrator’s foray into adolescence, set in the opulent seaside resort of Balbec. Preserving Proust’s original dissection of the spontaneity of youth, translator Laura Marris captures the narrator’s infatuation with his playmates—his memories of their intoxicating afternoons together unfolding as if in a dream. Featuring some of Proust’s most memorable characters—from mysterious Charlus to beguiling young Albertine—this second volume becomes a necessary companion piece for any lover of modern literature.

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Midori and Sumire are soccer stars at rival middle schools, destined to collide-one's a striker, the other a goalie. But the two girls end up in the same high school, with a lazy coach and a bizarre teammate, Nozomi, who brags that she's a genius but can't seem to stop kicking the ball into her own goal. To become champions, they'll have to get over their rivalry and work some magic on the field-not to mention the challenges of growing up.

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric high school love story with a science fiction plot full of twists and turns. (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas!)Naomi, a shy teenage bookworm, is visited by his future self and tasked with fixing his biggest regret-his classmate and soon-to-be-girlfriend Ruri is going to die from an accident soon after they begin dating. But his chance to alter the future soon turns out to be far more complicated, as the very world the teens live in isn't quite what it seems. Also released as a critically acclaimed anime feature film in 2019, this intriguing sci-fi romance is a tale for the ages.

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Book SynopsisGiant fluffy honeybees, dad jokes from God, and a mountain of perplexing paperwork populate this illustrated book about an intern in heaven who is determined to solve the world's least pressing problems. At its heart, Fixing Flamingos is a comedic ode to the minute struggles of modern-day existence and a reminder that even small changes can make a big impact - often in the most unexpected (and sometimes disastrous) ways. The story follows Abby, an ambitious intern who is tasked with single-handedly reviewing and implementing suggestions from the recently deceased to improve life on Earth. Page through the wild but well-intentioned ideas - which include everything from flamingo design proportions and sideways sunsets to universal feet sizing and renewable energy powered by snoring and purring - and follow along as Abby researches their feasibility and decides whether or not to execute the changes. Whimsical illustrations by Brian Rea help readers envision the oddball improvements, while Lucienne Brown's witty writing brings Abby the Intern to life in all her self-starting, imaginative glory.

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Book SynopsisFall in love all over again in volume one of the graphic novel adaptation of the global phenomenon AFTER!Anna Toddâs original story comes to life with breathtaking illustrations by Pablo Andres. Featuring 12 pages of behind-the-scenes and character profile bonus content, After: The Graphic Novel is a great introduction to the bestselling series for new readers and the ultimate collectorâs item for fans everywhere!There was the time before Tessa met Hardin, and then thereâs everything AFTER . . .Tessa is a good girl with a sweet, reliable boyfriend back home. Sheâs got direction, ambition, and a mother determined to keep her on course. But sheâs barely moved into her freshman dorm when she runs into Hardin, with his tousled brown hair, cocky British accent, and tattoos. Good looking, confident . . . and rather rude, even a bit cruel. For all his attitude and insults, Tessa should hate Hardin. And she doesâuntil she finds herself alone with him in his room. Something about his dark mood grabs her, and when they kiss it ignites a passion sheâs never known before.He'll call her beautiful, then insist he isnât the one for her, making excuses and disappearing, again and again. Heâll turn away, yet every time when she pushes back, heâll only pull her in deeper. Despite the reckless way Hardin treats her, Tessa is drawn to his vulnerability, determined to unmask the real Hardin beneath all the lies.A good girl . . . a bad boy . . . something undeniable . . . and everything AFTER.Series note: AFTER: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL (Volume One) will be the first in a multi-title collection that presents the entire AFTER fiction series in graphic novel format. Volume Two is tentatively planned for late 2022/early 2023 and one to two books will be published each year.

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Book SynopsisFrom the #1 international bestselling author, film producer and Wattpad platform icon Anna Todd â the continuation of her bestselling love story AFTER in Volume Two of After: The Graphic Novel.As good girl Tessa Young embarks on her first year of college at Washington Central University, she has direction, ambition and a new circle of friends who are always trying to push her beyond her comfort zone. Chief among them is fellow student, campus bad boy â and son of the Universityâs Chancellorâ Hardin Scott, who has simultaneously enraged and seduced her. Tessa can hardly abide Hardinâs antics and ex-girlfriends yet, despite their differences, Tessa and Hardin are undeniably, passionately drawn to one other, and willing to risk a bumpy ride for a romance that will consume and change them both.

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