Shadowline Goes Surreal With Poe

**Dwight L. MacPherson** · 06-09-2007, 09:29 AM

BERKELEY, CA – June 5, 2007 --Edgar Allan Poe just lost everything.
His dead wife is haunting him in his dreams, his latest book has
bombed, and the imagination that fueled his stories has become a
curse. His prayer to never dream again is answered one evening as he
falls asleep in an outhouse. His discarded creativity takes the form
of his dream child, Edgar Allan Poo, who must now undergo a strange
odyssey through the poet's troubled mind. This August, Shadowline
presents a twisted glimpse into the dream life of America's greatest
fantasist in Dwight L. MacPherson & Thomas Boatwright's unusual epic
THE SURREAL ADVENTURES OF EDGAR ALLAN POO!

"By starting with the metaphor that Poe wants to discard his life and
creativity, we open a door into his incredible imagination at its
most troubled," explains writer Dwight MacPherson. "Though we're
irreverent, this isn't scatological humor, but a surreal tribute to
one of America's greatest writers told in a form that readers of all
ages can enjoy."

Thomas Boatwright complements MacPherson's script with lush paintings
reminiscent of classic Children's book illustrators. "Thomas does an
incredible job bringing Poe's imagination to visual life," says
Shadowline chief Jim Valentino. "He shows us a world filled with
fantastic beasts, strange gods, and frightening landscapes that
really capture the feelings that Poe evoked so strongly in his work."

A dark and beautiful fantasy in the tradition of Pan's Labyrinth, THE
SURREAL ADVENTURES OF EDGAR ALLAN POO will mesmerize readers of all
ages with its wholly original take on America's original gothic master.

THE SURREAL ADVENTURES OF EDGAR ALLAN POO ships this August, and is
available in Diamond Previews (JUN071887). It is a full-color 96-
page book in the 8.5" x 11" format similar to Image's hit book THE
WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ. It is available for order through Diamond
Previews (OCT061850).

For a free 22-page preview, please CLICK HERE.

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**Dwight L. MacPherson** · 06-24-2007, 07:07 PM

We just posted our 24th page. So, if you're on the fence about pre-ordering the book, please drop by the E.A. Poo site and read the free 24-page preview!

READ HERE

**H.W.** · 06-24-2007, 09:34 PM

Cool stuff, or is that poo?

**Dwight L. MacPherson** · 06-24-2007, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by H.W.

Cool stuff, or is that poo?

Either is appropriate. :D

Glad you enjoyed it, my friend!

**heavysoul** · 06-25-2007, 09:09 AM

This book looks absolutely wonderful. The premise reads fun and the artwork is rich in flavor. I'll definitely be giving this one a good thumb-through when it's released.

**Dwight L. MacPherson** · 06-25-2007, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by heavysoul

This book looks absolutely wonderful. The premise reads fun and the artwork is rich in flavor. I'll definitely be giving this one a good thumb-through when it's released.

Thank you, heavysoul! I look forward to hearing--or would that be reading--your thoughts. :)

Though "reading your thoughts" sounds kinda creepy.

**heavysoul** · 06-26-2007, 07:31 AM

No worries, Dwight.

I typically read black & white books, but the washes in this book are gorgeous. I'd like to know what went into the decision. Boatwright has laid the groundwork for visuals that are worthy of the kinda praise The Black Forest received upon its release.

In any case, I hope the thoughts you read are nothing but the best wishes. This looks to be a labor of love and that's what it should be about.

**Dwight L. MacPherson** · 06-26-2007, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by heavysoul

No worries, Dwight.

I typically read black & white books, but the washes in this book are gorgeous. I'd like to know what went into the decision. Boatwright has laid the groundwork for visuals that are worthy of the kinda praise The Black Forest received upon its release.

In any case, I hope the thoughts you read are nothing but the best wishes. This looks to be a labor of love and that's what it should be about.

Wow... that's high praise. I loved The Black Forest!

Thomas' work really caught my eye on Myspace and, when I told him I waned the book in color, this is what he came up with. The kid's a genius... no question about it.

And I assure you, this is a labor of love. I'm so happy you can tell that. :)

You just made my day. ;)

**H.W.** · 06-26-2007, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Dwight L. MacPherson

Wow... that's high praise. I loved The Black Forest!

Thomas' work really caught my eye on Myspace and, when I told him I waned the book in color, this is what he came up with. The kid's a genius... no question about it.

And I assure you, this is a labor of love. I'm so happy you can tell that. :)

You just made my day. ;)

Dwight's poo is a labor of love! :D

[Runs away]

**heavysoul** · 06-26-2007, 09:16 AM

I just read your bio. I have even more respect you, man.

By the way, check this out when you have time... www.musclesandfights.com

It's an anthology series I put together with Bud Burgy. My superhero team, The Goon Squad (Super Depressed Girl, The Cadaver and The Dead Cricket!) are featured in my portion of the book.

**Dwight L. MacPherson** · 06-26-2007, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by heavysoul

I just read your bio. I have even more respect you, man.

By the way, check this out when you have time... www.musclesandfights.com

It's an anthology series I put together with Bud Burgy. My superhero team, The Goon Squad (Super Depressed Girl, The Cadaver and The Dead Cricket!) are featured in my portion of the book.

Why, thank you. :)

Yep, I'll check it out--right after I choke Howard. :D