£8.39 . V for Vendetta by Alan Moore. Beneath this mask there is an idea... and ideas are bulletproof.”, Harvey Awards Nominee for Best Continuing or Limited Series & Best Writer (for Alan Moore) (1989). I will talk first about the comic book, then about the movie, then about my general impressions. Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing and Miracleman. a great book for an avid fan of the movie. ” ― Alan Moore, quote from V for Vendetta “I know there's no way I can convince you this is not one of their tricks, but I don't care, I am me. V for Vendetta is, like its author's later Watchmen, a landmark in comic-book writing. The campaign believes council housing should stay with councils. V Good As a previous reviewer has said Simon Vance is an excellent reader. Start by marking “V for Vendetta” as Want to Read: Error rating book. 5. His only ally? Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing and Miracleman. The producers of "V for Vendetta" reluctantly agreed to strip Mr. Moore's name from the film's credits, a move that saddened Mr. Lloyd, who still endorses the film. Moore, a native of Northampton, England, distinguished himself as a darkly philosophical voice in the medium of comic books — a rare talent whose work can sell solely on the strength of his name.”—. Basically after a nuclear war Britain survived, but now has a pseudo-fascist government - with concentration camps and such. 4.5 average based on 2 product ratings. I can mail it to you when I am done if you want! This story follows V, an unbelievably charismatic anarchist who seeks to overthrow the fascist government that rules a future United Kingdom’s. 6 out of 12. Hugo Weaving portrays the mysterious, masked V, with Natalie Portman as the TV network employee sucked into his world. Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Library Edition: Series I & II Collection, Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria--The Mighty Nein (Deluxe Edition). Alan Moore (born 18 November 1953) is an English writer known primarily for his work in comic books including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, The Ballad of Halo Jones, Swamp Thing, Batman: The Killing Joke and From Hell. Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by David Lloyd Perhaps Moore's most powerful work. Read more: Alan Moore attacks superhero movies. Set in a futurist totalitarian England, a country without freedom or faith, a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask strikes back against the oppressive overlords on behalf of the voiceless. The content of Moore's works often reflects his pro-anarchist and mystical views. EXCLUSIVE: As the creator of Watchmen, V For Vendetta and many more celebrated comic series, Alan Moore is one of the industry’s biggest … V for Vendetta. And she is in for much more than she ever bargained for…. I love V for Vendetta! Find the quotes you need in Alan Moore's V for Vendetta, sortable by theme, character, or chapter. PORTLAND MERCURY A new trade paperback edition of the graphic novel that inspired the hit movie! There was a problem loading your book clubs. Can we become imprisoned without being aware of it? Welcome back. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow … V for Vendetta, Paperback by Moore, Alan, ISBN 140120841X, ISBN-13 9781401208417, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK In a futuristic Britain where a totalitarian regime rules, a young woman is rescued from death by a masked vigilante calling himself "V," who launches a one-man crusade against government tyranny and oppression. Every November for the past few years I either watch the film or read the graphic novel. For the longest time, V for Vendetta was one of my favorite movies. Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing and Miracleman. I felt myself trying to read what it would actually sound like attempting to channel my best British accent in my head while reading. Price: £7.99. Included with a Kindle Unlimited membership. AMFS Contest. V for Vendetta is one of those books that has the reputation for being one of the greatest comics ever written and frequently appears on “graphic novels everyone must read” lists. The movie that I have chosen for my final movie report is V for Vendetta. He is also the man responsible for Watchmen, another wildly successful graphic-novel turned movie with a very deep message. None the less it is a wonderfully gripping version and one of the best stories I have had the pleasure of listening to. About Alan Moore. Please try again. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. This is certainly one comic that is meant for adults and like any true classic I found myself getting even more out of subsequent readings. Another Alan Moore classic, but one that loses direction as it progresses, from my point of view. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Book cover was black with red letters I think? In essence, Moore leads us to ask, “Is V motivated by revenge, or by a more abstract, philosophical objection to the… read analysis of Vendettas, Revenge, and the Personal V for Vendetta was created in comic book form by Alan Moore and directed for the big screen by James McTeigue, working from a script penned by the Wachowski siblings. Control them, and you control the entire story.” The battle for that control will determine your future. Before I offend hardcore fans of the genre, let's move on to my review of this one, shall we? by Vertigo. The film earned a solid $133m (£102m) … Moore tells us that what ills the world is humankind's senseless need and desire to delegate the "chore" of thinking for itself to others and that the choices for these roles of authority frequently fall way short of the mark and end up making the collective ever more miserable while the few sociopathic individuals that are put into places of authority not only abuse their powers but also go to great lengths to hang on to said power requiring in the end painful sacrifices to be made by the masses to overcome the damage done. Alison and her teenage son survived a pandemic. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Lowest price and Replacement Guarantee. The government is Fascist and uses Orwellian terminology for it's different departments-the Head, the Fingers, the Eye, etc. Everybody is a hero, a lover, a fool, a villain. i've been searching for this book since forever !! V for Vendetta comes to UK 4K Blu-ray courtesy of Warner, with a glorious full-fat native 4K release that looks likely to be identical to Warner's near-simultaneous US release.. Alan Moore and V for Vendetta. Through his graphic novel, V for Vendetta, Alan Moore provokes his readers to analyze both fascism and anarchism in order to determine their ideal society.Through specific attention to detail, Moore shares a narrative, which focuses on his main character, V, prompting the reader to question V… RELATED: Alan Moore's 10 Best Comics, Ranked While V for Vendetta and Watchmen are similar in that they are darker takes on superheroes and takes place in dark alternate timelines, beyond those surface-level similarities, these works are different in many ways. 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