An early look at Williams III’s reimagining of the classic monster tale in storybook form reveals stunning painted illustrations and story passages, with the book hitting shelves this October
Image Comics is pleased to reveal a first look excerpt of the forthcoming Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio by Eisner and multi-award-winning creator J.H. Williams III (Echolands, The Sandman: Overture, Promethea). The first look shows stunning storybook pages that retell the classic Dracula tale; the book will feature over 150 pages of painted illustrations and accompanying story passages, luring readers into a beautiful and terrifying gothic world. The hardcover Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio book hits shelves this October, perfectly timed to spooky season.
Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio is a unique exploration of art and story, centered on one of the most famous works in gothic horror. Its numerous painted illustrations and accompanying written passages create a storytelling experience that goes beyond the typical expectations of an art book, making for a potent combination of illustration and prose. New York Times bestselling writer and artist Williams III creates a fantastical and absorbing reimagining that adds an extra bite to Bram Stoker’s original Dracula story.
Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio, featuring a cover by Williams III (ISBN: 9781534371569, Lunar Code 0624IM266) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, October 9 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, October 22.
Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
ABOUT J.H. WILLIAMS III
J. H. Williams III is a longtime veteran of the Arts and a New York Times best-seller. He has created significant works for Image Comics, DC Comics, Amazon, and Marvel, among others. J.H.’s current work on the ACBD award-winning Echolands from Image Comics has been met with critical acclaim. He’s garnered multiple awards, including Eagles, Eisners, GLAAD, Harveys, Ringos, Inkwell, National Cartoonist Society, a coveted Nebula — all for projects such as The Sandman Overture, Promethea, Batwoman, Batman, Desolation Jones, and Where We Live. And he has happily gained an honor award from the Grey School of Wizardry. Never one to settle for a single artistic vision, Williams has also branched out into arenas beyond the comics industry, illustrating album covers for legendary rock bands Blondie and The Sword, art design for Jerry Other of the Misfits, music and art collaboration as one half of The Sound And Paint Men, Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio, and Illustrations for The Witness novella by J.M DeMatteis, and even has briefly dabbled collaboratively in fashion. Beyond visual arts, his other creative endeavors include various writing roles, with Echolands and Batwoman being prominent examples. J. H. lives with his ever cherished wife and adorable cats in a land of desert mountains and valleys of sand, listening to music and collecting vinyl records.
Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher