

And they found this passion in the graphic novel as much as in the novel. Readers are very receptive when they find a work done with passion.

Giovanni Rigano: Even better than I’ve expected. What kind of response has the graphic novel adaptation received from readers?Īndrew Donkin: I’m happy to say that it seems to have gone down very well with both Artemis fans (of which there are many) and comic readers too.Įoin Colfer: The graphic novel has gone down a storm with the fans–for many it is their first graphic novel and they have become instant fanatics. A big thank you to everyone who voted for us. It put big smiles on all our faces.Įoin Colfer: Yes, it was lovely. Read on!Īndrew Donkin: Firstly, can I say that we were all delighted to hear that we had won the Cybil graphic novel category. The world in novel form." Naturally, we were eager to find out more about the process of creating this winning graphic novel.

The 2007 Graphic Novels judges said: "The comics format proves a good match for Eoin Colfer's tale of warīetween fairies and an obsessed young genius, already popular around Well, a few months down the line, we're just plain chuffed to present a full-length interview with the winning authors and illustrators: Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin, Giovanni Rigano, and Paolo Lamanna. This graphic novel adaptation of the internationally best-selling novel offers an exciting look inside both Fowl Manor and Haven City as it follow Artemis Fowl's battle against a cast of creatures beyond your wildest imagination.Back in February, in the 2007 Cybils Graphic Novels category, we were pleased to announce that Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel was the winner for Elementary and Middle Grade readers. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award.*** ***Winner of the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year Award and Children's Book of the Year at the Children's Book Awards. 'Artemis is a brilliant creation' - Anthony Horowitz Holly isn't armed but she's incredibly dangerous, and pretty annoyed with all the kidnapping.Īrtemis Fowl is about to find out that fairies fight back. And when Artemis captures Captain Holly Short for her fairy gold, he messes with the wrong elf. And he's just discovered that fairies are real.īut these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. Join the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer.ĪT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS.
