Norma Editorial brings us one of Gulliver’s travels, where the protagonist will travel to Laputa and Japan

On 28 October 1726 the Irish writer Jonathan Swift published one of the best-known literary works of all time, Gulliver’s Travels. A novel where through the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, surgeon and ship captain, a criticism is made of human nature, travel stories, as well as the politics and science of his time. Although today, due to the various adaptations made, it is thought that this work is aimed at an audience of children, its social criticism and its philosophical depth demonstrate that the original work is more complex than one might think.

As mentioned, Gulliver’s Travels It has had hundreds of adaptations, some better than others. Bertrand Galic Yes Paul Echegoyen I wanted to adapt the third journey of this imaginary character to the comic format that reaches our country thanks to the work of Editorial standard. in this adventure Gulliver travel to the strange realms of Laputa, Glubbdubdrib Yes Luggnagg.

Trip to Laputa

After returning home from his latest adventures, Lemuel Gulliver He embarks on a journey again so much so that, once again, he ends up shipwrecked. He is saved by the floating island of Laputawhose inhabitants are obsessed with science and other sciences. The island is ruled by a king who also rules the land of Balnibarbi. The protagonist discovers that, although science is highly respected in Laputa, scientists conduct absurd and impractical experiments. Furthermore, they are so absorbed in their abstract practices that they are unable to see real-life problems.

After Laputathe protagonist goes Glubbdubdrib an island where wizards are able to summon the dead. In Luggnagg, Gulliver know the Struldbrugsimmortal people, but who are not immune to aging, discarding the idea of ​​”eternal youth”.

On the first island, Fast He criticizes the extravagant experiments of the time that were of no practical value, as well as scientists unconnected with reality. With what follows he criticizes ambition, hypocrisy and laughs at the absurd dream of immortality.

Bertrand Galic does a great job transferring the satire from the original novel to the comic. We’re talking about a novel that’s almost 300 years old, but the writer adapts it perfectly so that the story feels a bit contemporary. Although it summarizes the original work, the narrative doesn’t feel forced.

But the artist who needs to be highlighted in this case is the cartoonist Paul Echegoyenone of the most appealing aspects of the comic. The artist generates drawings that perfectly combine the fantasy and surrealism of the original work. Echegoyen It also plays perfectly with color contrast to reflect the divisions of society or the most diverse situations. An enormous work by the artist who gives free rein to his creativity.

Gulliver’s Travels edition. From Laputa to Japan by Norma Editorial

Norm once again brings us a good quality edition. With a cover created by Echegoyen that is a pleasure to look at, we are faced with a very nice edition consisting of 116 pages of excellent color quality. The comic is published in hardback format with a size of 22 x 31 cm. Gulliver’s Travels: from Laputa to Japan is on sale at 29.50. It’s possible that the comic would have earned points with an extra like a sketch gallery or something similar.

Gulliver’s Travels. From Laputa to Japan is a beautiful homage to Jonathan Swift’s work. An excellent job is done adapting a nearly 300 year old work so that contemporary readers understand the goal of the original book. But, without a doubt, the most spectacular thing about this comic is its artistic section, full of originality and surrealism, but without losing the essence of what Swift wanted to show. An essential comic for all lovers of classic literature.

Gulliver’s Travels. From Laputa to Japan

Author: Bertrand Galic Paolo Echegoyen Jonathan Swift

Editorial: Editorial standard

Format: Hard cover

Measure: 22 x 31 cm

Pages: 116 color pages

Price: €29.50

ISBN: 978-84-679-7172-9

Synopsis: A SPLENDID ADAPTATION OF JONATHAN SWIFT’S MASTERPIECE

After his visit to the legendary kingdoms of Lilliput and Brobdingnag, Doctor Lemuel Gulliver once again embarks with an uncertain direction on a journey that will take him as far as possible from the world he knows, visiting flying islets, traveling through regions ruled by tyranny . , discover the paradise of unreason and reveal the fearsome secret of immortality.

Screenwriter Bertrand Galic and artist Paul Echegoyen masterfully adapt the third book of Gulliver’s Travels in a version never seen before.