Seriously, you have to read this book. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay blew me away when I finally got around to reading it. It’s an amazing story set in 2 of my favorite worlds: New York City and Comics. It should really be required reading, and yet even I almost forgot about it — but in some cosmic way, just this AM I thought, “I should read that again…” and then lo and behold, I stumble upon this movie news. Someone is telling me something I think, and I’m going to listen.
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When did Portman become the grand lady of geek movies?
faaaaaaaaantastic book. I always pictured Adrian Brody as Joe.
If I wasn’t knee deep in novels I still haven’t read that I got as christmas presents, this would be right up there in my re-read list.
I actually leant this to the best friend of a girl I was involved with last year… and uh, yeah, I need a new copy now.
I kept all sorts of ex-girlfriends’ books. I’m all for keeping their shit after the breakup.
Yeah, this is a wonderful book, curious how it would translate to the screen. In a related note, have any of you read Jonathan Lethem’s “Fortress of Solitude”? I’ve never pulled the trigger on it, though I’ve considered it a few times…Brooklyn and comics figure prominently in the story, I believe.
I read this book a few months ago, EXCELLENT read. It’s a great story for comic fans and it’s also written so well. A truly exceptional book on all levels, everyone needs to read it.
Speaking of which, has anyone read The Escapist? I’ve read the first two trades and been completely underwhelmed. I guess since there’s nothing really that cohesive to them perhaps. Although I did see on Dark Horse’s site that Brian K. Vaughan is working on a series called “The Escapists” which is about Joe/Sam’s kid picking up his fathers’ comic work. That might be worth reading.
I am a HUGE fan of Kavalier and Clay, but I don’t know how I feel about a movie adaptation. It could be good or it could suck, I guess I need to hear a bit more about it first.
I agree with you, Ashley. This adaptation is going to have to be handled just right…
It’s too much for one movie. They’d have to cut a lot out.
But, on the other hands, they did a very good job adapting Wonderboys. Not sure how well it relates to this book, but he’s been adapted before. He writes in a filmic style I think.