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Quentin Tarantino's cinematic revolution in a new graphic novel

publication · 2026-04-26

A new graphic novel titled "Quentin Tarantino. The graphic novel" has been released by Gremese, authored by Christina Dumalasova and Katerina Horakova with illustrations by Michael Purmensky. The 112-page color book is divided into chapters named after Tarantino's most iconic films, including "Reservoir Dogs," "Pulp Fiction," "Inglourious Basterds," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." It traces the director's personal and professional journey, from his childhood and formative years to his rise as a global cinema icon. Each chapter explores the genesis of these films, from initial idea to writing, casting, and public impact, blending real events, cinematic references, pop culture, and personal anecdotes. The volume aims to provide a faithful portrait of Tarantino as a total author and the era he influenced.

Key facts

  • New graphic novel titled 'Quentin Tarantino. The graphic novel' published by Gremese
  • Authors: Christina Dumalasova and Katerina Horakova
  • Illustrator: Michael Purmensky
  • 112 pages, color
  • Chapters named after Tarantino's films: Le iene (Reservoir Dogs), Pulp Fiction, Bastardi senza gloria (Inglourious Basterds), C'era una volta a... Hollywood (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
  • Covers Tarantino's childhood, formative years, and career
  • Each chapter analyzes film genesis: idea, writing, casting, public impact
  • Blends real events, cinematic references, pop culture, and personal moments

Entities

Artists

  • Quentin Tarantino
  • Christina Dumalasova
  • Katerina Horakova
  • Michael Purmensky

Institutions

  • Gremese

Locations

  • Hollywood

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