LASSICS ILLUSTRATED aro adzptations of the world's greatest works of literature, produced by seme of the world’s most talented writers and artists. Each lavishly illustrated volume is an accurate representation of the original work — distinctive, fresh and innovative, yet faithtul to the book and (rus to the intentions of the author. “shere are reasons why the original works are classics: Each is unique, each has weathored the test of time, and each continues to rellect and address the undying spirit of humanity in today's world. CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED retloct those individual stylos that made the original works great — not just the stories, but the nuances as wall, These adaplations naturally are abridged, but care has bean taken to maintain the narrative sweap and as much of the original dialogue and narration as possible, hile they stand on their own marits, CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED are not substitutes for the originals. Rather, they are artistic interpratations, perfact introductions to an exciting world of romarkable ideas and unlimited possibilities — the werld of great lterature,Priel ron tas b evonts illustrated by GAHAN WILSON | eee oat mrey 9