![]() ![]() It perfectly captures the beauty and the whimsy of McCay’s original works but adds a modern eloquence. Let me say that the artwork here, by Gabriel Rodriguez, is stunning. But as Nemo learns to have fun in Slumberland he can hardly wait to go back to sleep to have more fun. And once, when he doesn’t wake, he winds up sidetracked by Flip Flap. ![]() There are a number of false starts as Nemo wakes up on his journey to Slumberland, sending back home to his room. This Nemo is hesitant to leave the safety of his bed, and is definitely not interested in playing with a girl, even if she is a princess, but does reluctantly agree to leave. He is chosen because his middle name is the same as the young lad who visited Slumberland and the princess many years before. The person chosen is one James Nemo Summerton. King Morpheus’ daughter, the Princess of Slumberland, is looking for a new playmate. Fortuitous timing as I would otherwise not understand the background for this beautiful graphic novel, Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland. Not too long ago I reviewed a book about Winsor McCay, titled Wide Awake in Slumberland (you can see that review here). ![]()
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