May 28, 20 cardboard ebook written by doug tennapel. Doug s graphic novel ghostopolis was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, was a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journal s top 10 graphic novels of 2011. Although i started this blog with sumo, i must admit it is not a great book for novice graphic novel readers. Doug tennapel has 38 books on goodreads with 64111 ratings. Doug tennapel is the acclaimed author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix.
Cardboard by doug tennapel 2012, paperback for sale online. The old man says once the cardboard is used up, he cant give any more, and any unused scraps have to be given back to him. If i knew someone who had doubts about the worth of sequential art as a story telling medium, i would give them this book. Among other honors, ghostopolis was an ala 2011 top ten great graphic novel for teens, a 2010 kirkus best book of the year, and a school library journal top ten graphic novel for 2011 and a 2012 ala. Two things set gear apart from dougs other graphic novels. Doug tennapels most recent graphic novel is nnewts. Cardboard by doug tennapel pdf free download ebook. Cardboard cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows its the worst present ever. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows its the worst present ever. Doug s graphic novel ghostopolis was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, is a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011.
Eyes bulge, fists loom large, and sound effects go crash. At times poignant and sweet, cardboard is mostly packed with action thats highlighted by tennapels cartoony illustrations. A cardboard boxer becomes a man called bill, a magic cardboard machine actually spits out new pieces of magic cardboard, and a figure of cams dead mother chastises his father for not moving on. This graphic novel tries to be about magic and goodness, but instead gets bogged down with creepy drawings, unfair stereotypes, and obnoxiously flat characters. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he. The series is based on dougs graphic novel gear and focuses on the ongoing animated antics of cats mr. Doug tennapel was raised in the town of denair, california. May 14, 20 on the other hand, cardboard by doug tennapel is a great graphic novel to start your exploration of the media. Hes been married for 27 years to the love of his life and has four book loving kids. Ill save that for a conversation with doug tennapel if i ever get to have one. It features one of tennapels core storytelling strengths. Doug tennapel is the creator of earthworm jim and the neverhood. Doug is an eisner awardwinning artist, and his first graphic novel for scholastic, ghostopolis, is a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novels for teens. He collects the pencil drawings from sleeping beauty, snow white and peter pan because there is a better chance that marc davis, ollie.
Cardboard by doug tennapel cam doesnt like his birthday present at first after all it is a cardboard box but him and dad make the best out of it by building a cardboard boxing man named bill but in the wee hours of night the cardboard box man comes to life. Its about a father and son who dont have a lot of money. Download read cardboard 2012 by doug tennapel in pdf. His work in animation helped him learn how to draw characters which helped him break into comic books. Gear is easily one of the most entertaining graphic novels doug tennapel has produced, especially now that it is in color. Cams father comes home with a cardboard box for cams birthday. He s been married for 27 years to the love of his life and has four book loving kids. Cardboard by doug tennapel 2012, paperback for sale. Cardboard when cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster. Cardboard by doug tennapel the weapons are made out of the magic cardboard and only injure cardboard creatures.
Strangely enough, this is the first graphic novel of his that ive read, even though these have been. Cardboard is a graphic novel not to be missed, from a graphic novelist at the height of his game. Douglas richard doug tennapel is the creatorwriterexecutive producer of catscratch for nickelodeon. When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster. Discover more about his work in tv, film and video games at the imdb doug tennapel s most recent graphic novel is nnewts teachers and students can find more information about his work at his scholastic author page you can find more of doug tennapel s graphic novels available at. Cams outofwork father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows its the worst present ever. Doug tennapel is the eisner award winning writer artist of over sixteen graphic novels he is published by image comics and scholastic graphics. In 1994, he created earthworm jim, a character who would go on to star in video games, toy lines, and cartoon series. He made the comic cardboard, the mysterious mothman and. So to make the best of a bad situation, they bend the cardboard into a man, and to their astonishment, it comes magically to life. The story isnt as deep and meaningful as that of his other books, but it works well and there are deeper messages sprinkled throughout the book.
Even with the specter of a deceased mom and an unemployed dad, kids will revel in the fantasy of creatures made out of cardboard who come to life. On the other hand, cardboard by doug tennapel is a great graphic novel to start your exploration of the media. See all books authored by doug tennapel, including cardboard, and bad island, and more on. Buy cardboard book online at best prices in india on. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 is best known for the video game character earthworm jim. I was first introduced to doug tennapel s work back in the mid 90s when i played the neverhood on pc.
Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books and is the creator of earthworm jim and gear. His work in television includes creating earthworm jim, nickelodeons catscratch and serving as show runner for the netflixdreamworks veggietales in the house. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Though dealing with the recent death of his mother, cam and his father are trying to make the best of a difficult time. Doug tennapel doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video. The book centers around cam, a goodnatured boy living with his father, mike, who is struggling to make ends meet.
A few theories are thrown around as to why the cardboard is magical, and while im okay with leaving certain things a mystery, the only thing that bothers me is that theres apparent rules in place for using the cardboard. This cardboard powerfully projects the thoughts and desires of its users and becomes dangerous when cams wealthy, spoiled neighbor, marcus, uses it to create. Scholastic booksgraphix imprint, august 2012 9780545418737, softcover. Doug tennapel writes books, makes art and created catscratch, the neverhood and earthworm jim. Gideon, learns that mikes son cam is a really good boy and so he sells mike a cardboard box for 78 cents. Published by graphix, a division of scholastic inc. Teachers and students can find more information about his work at his scholastic author page. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books and is an artist best known for creating gear, earthworm jim, the neverhood, cardboard and nickelodeons catscratch. When i read doug tennapel s graphic novel cardboard, i knew i had found something special. Join facebook to connect with doug tennapel and others you may know. Ill simply sum up and say this book is great and it has a solid worldview bubbling under the surface. It features one of tennapel s core storytelling strengths.
Doug s graphic novel ghostopolis was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, was a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011. He is the author of over 18 graphic novels doug tennapel is the acclaimed author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix. But the neighborhood bully, marcus, warps the powerful cardboard into his own evil creations that threaten to destroy them all. When the book starts out its the boy cams birthday and his dad wants to get him a g. Fox plans to have the picture developed under its wedgeworks subsidiary. Buy a cheap copy of cardboard book by doug tennapel. Doug tennapel is the eisner award winning writerartist of over sixteen graphic novels. Interview in conversation with doug tennapel graphic novelist book news doug tennapel sketchbook archives kickstarter announced. Cardboard by doug tennapel good comics for kids blogs. In september 2012, fox animation optioned tennapel s published graphix novel cardboard, with plans for actor tobey maguires material pictures, graphic novelist doug tennapel and the gotham group to be executive producers. Discover more about his work in tv, film and video games at the imdb. Dougs graphic novel ghostopolis was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, is a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011. Doug tennapel books list of books by author doug tennapel. Comic books and graphic novels by doug tennapel include nnewts, cardboard, ratfist, bad island, ghostopolis, tommysaurus rex, power up, monster zoo, flink, creature tech, earthboy jacobus, iron west, gear and black cherry.
Tennapel is the author of other works such as ghostopolis and power up you might see a resemblance between mike, the father in cardboard and hugh the protagonist in power up. Doug tennapel four incompetent cats hijack a giant killer robot to change the course of a war between cats, dogs, and insects. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday. Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books, makes art and is the creator of earthworm jim. The rise of herk tommysaurus rex doug tennapel graphic novel bundle pack of 6 by doug tennapel paperback book collection the parent store. So to make the best of a bad situation, they bend the cardboard into a manand to their astonishment, it comes magically to life. Cardboard by doug tennapel graphic novels edes 546.
By marty mulrooney cardboard is the latest graphic novel from legendary video game designer earthworm jim, the neverhood and graphic novelist creature tech, power up doug tennapel. Jan 01, 20 another great graphix book by doug tennapel. At times poignant and sweet, cardboard is mostly packed with action thats highlighted by tennapel s cartoony illustrations. Doug tennapel graphic novel bundle pack of 6 by doug. Little do they know the havoc the cardboard will wreak on their lives. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday a. But the next day when marcus sees bill, he decides he wants one and tries to come up. He is the author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read cardboard. I know that this is a book the school library recommended for his grade to read. Even with the specter of a deceased mom and an unemployed dad, kids will revel in the fantasy of creatures made out of cardboard who come. Cardboard, like scholastics other tennapel graphic novels, ghostopolis and bad island, is a great standalone story that is a fantastic adventure for tweenteen readers.
I think it is a very creative story filled with action, imagination, and heart. Apr 28, 2019 so to make the best of a bad situation, they bend. Interview with doug tennapel created by cbr view on cbr share. Comic books and graphic novels by doug tennapel include nnewts, cardboard, ratfist, bad island, ghostopolis, tommysaurus rex, power up, monster zoo. Cardboard by doug tennapel paperback book the parent store. But while these three species fight for control of the world, a powerful mechanical being named gear arrives to risk his own life to save the lives of good cats. Give it a read whether you share that worldview or not and youre bound to have a good time. He made the comic cardboard, the mysterious mothman and created the youtube hit sockbaby. Aug 01, 2012 ill save that for a conversation with doug tennapel if i ever get to have one. In september 2012, fox animation optioned tennapels published graphix novel cardboard, with plans for actor tobey maguires material pictures, graphic novelist doug tennapel and the gotham group to be executive producers. I think that this is one of the best graphic novels ive ever read. Cardboard makerspace book club fitz between the shelves. Ive also very briefly played earthworm jim, but its not quite as engraved in my brain.