Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel (English and Hebrew Edition) Hardcover

by Jordan B. Gorfinkel (Author), Erez Zadok (Author)

Hardcover: 169 pages

Language: English, Hebrew


Koren Publishers is proud to announce the publication of the world's first Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel, conceived and written by acclaimed Batman comics creator and Jewish cartoonist Jordan B. Gorf Gorfinkel, and illustrated in gorgeous color by Israeli artist Erez Zadok. The Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel integrates a brand-new, modern translation into sophisticated and super-fun sequential art that brings the epic story to life. The result of extensive historical and linguistic research, every gorgeous panel imbues the classic narrative with renewed relevance and excitement. The graphic novel pages are presented alongside the unabridged, traditional Seder service text, in Hebrew and transliteration, and accompanied by how to instructional cartoons depicting all of the rituals, as celebrated every year for the last 4000 years in Jewish homes around the world. This historic publication will appeal to family members and guests of multiple generations and diverse backgrounds. After all, aspirational stories of heroes, liberation and hope are universal. And there s no more universal medium for telling heroic stories, one that bridges all cultures, faiths and languages, than the sequential art form of the graphic novel itself a Jewish innovation!

About the Author

Jordan B. Gorfinkel - Gorf - is a cartoonist, musician, writer, producer and proud husband and father of four children. For nearly a decade Gorf was a manager of the Batman franchise at DC Comics, where his creations serve as inspiration for television, film, games and more. Gorf's creative studio, Avalanche Comics Entertainment, produces custom content for corporations, non-profits and entertainment companies. As a cartoonist, Gorf draws JewishCartoon.com, the weekly comic strip featured in newspapers and online. His Jewish Cartoon Workshop, for schools and camps, gets participants of all ages and backgrounds drawing comics about the Torah portion of the week and other Jewish themes, which he then collects into a comic book for everyone to enjoy and learn from. Gorf serves as a speaker and artist-in-residence for synagogues, Passover retreats and fundraising events. Erez Zadok is a comic book artist, illustrator and caricaturist. Erez received his degree in Visual Communications from the world-renowned Bezalel Academy of Arts in Jerusalem, Israel. After he graduated, Erez gained immediate recognition for his Israeli comics publications, Tranquillo and Miko Bel: Master of Potions. Erez and Gorf collaborated with Butch Hartman ('Fairly Odd Parents', Nickelodeon) to create 3 O'Clock Club, an original comics series published by Lion Forge Comics. Erez produces 'Bundle of Joya,' his autobiographical comic strip released weekly on Instagram.