The rights issues are a bit confusing: this particular story is in public domain in the USA, but (apparently) not in the UK, so I'm not sure if a book is even a possibility. Nevertheless, I've adapted it as a comic (originally published in 1916 in the Saturday Evening Post under the title "Leave It to Jeeves") to show what I could do with it if given the opportunity. Regardless of its eventual destination, I hope you enjoy it.
I'm making sparkly eyes at this - it's soooo good! Just that title lettering alone. I hope something comes of this.
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DeleteAny thoughts to kickstarting it like Rick Geary does? And then later placing it w/ a publisher? I'll back it if you do!
ReplyDeleteThe copyright situation is a bit of a minefield but I'm talking to a publisher who's working on that. Ever hopeful.
DeleteThat's a winner. I would happily buy it as a comic The bonus is seeing the Baby Blobbs strip. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAny chance you can do the public domain ones through kickstarter? I'd support that with some $$.
ReplyDeleteThey're only public domain in the USA, and I'm in the UK, I'm afraid. Bit complicated.
DeleteSimply great. But given my digital illiteracy, I would need some guidance as to how to enlarge the strip so I can read it through and through without straining my eyes too much. One needs to savour something like this without further delay. Pip pip.
ReplyDeleteThey enlarge if you click on the images - but I'm hoping print will eventually be an option.
DeleteI don't know if I've ever wanted a comic more than I want a Roger Langridge Jeeves and Wooster. This is fantastic-- I would blissfully read a thousand pages of this.
ReplyDeleteVery high praise coming from you - thank you!
DeleteOne of my favourite artists adapting one of my favorite authors!This is absolutely fantastic!You've excelled yourself Mr Lagridge.
ReplyDeleteWhat needs to be done for a full graphic novel of these?
The current copyright holder needs to be wooed and cajoled into letting it happen. I'm in contact with parties who are working on this.
DeleteWonderful stuff! :) top of page 11 especially good and loved the retro strip. Aaaah those were the days. A full page of cartoon in the paper!
ReplyDeleteOh yiss.
DeleteThis is fantastic, I was just thinking the other day tht somebody should adapt Jeeves and Wooster for comics, and not only has my wish instantly come true, but you've got it absolutely spot on! Thank you for sharing this :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteBloody BRILLIANT. Wish I had the dosh to commission the lot.
ReplyDeleteI'd happily do more for a very reasonable sum if I could ensure they'd be published at some point. That's the hurdle, alas!
DeleteThat was hilarious! Hope you get the opportunity to do more.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteThis was terrific! I genuinely laughed aloud many times! I've read some of the books and particularly love the television series adaptations that featured Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. Hope this leads to more!
ReplyDeleteYour words to Penguin's ears.
DeleteIf this story is, indeed, public domain in the US, then visit an intellectual property lawyer (legalzoom.com can make doing this easy and economical) then self publish in the US. Seriously, this is magnificant!
ReplyDeleteVery kind! Thank you!
DeleteMy actual name is Bill Vallely, and I'm currently doing the legal stuff to create my own (American) publishing company, Necessary, to publish MY graphic novel "Tips To Fight Dry Eye ... That Work!" As long as I did the heavy lifting to establish a company, I'm publishing a friend's book "Tips to protect your small business computer ... on a shoestring." If there are no wise traditional publishers, perhaps we could talk? My email is eyetoonist@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI literally only found this unmoderated comment today and it's exactly a year after you wrote it, so my apologies for that. I'm currently talking to a publisher who are working on the copyright stuff but I will definitely keep your kind offer in mind if that doesn't pan out, thank you.
DeleteThis is great. Would certainly buy. Have you considered funding through UNBOUND?
ReplyDeleteSure have. Copyright issues need to be resolved first, though.
DeleteWow. A perfect blending of the Lord of British wit and your wonderful art.
ReplyDeleteThank you too much.
DeleteHow can I buy this?
ReplyDeleteWorking on it.
DeleteSmashing! Your work is always an inspiration to me. I would happily buy a Jeeves and Wooster series, graphic novel or what have you! I hope I get the opportunity one day!
ReplyDeleteSo do I!
DeleteExcellent translation from words to pictures. Jeeves' expression oozes quiet dignity, Corky's baby portrait couldn't be more hellish, and the Baby Blobbs cartoons are redolent of the cartoon humor of that time. I was happy to see references to old favorites like Ignatz's brick and Spark Plug's patched horse blanket. My one quibble is that in changing Wodehouse's phrase from "his main income came from his rich uncle" to "his principle source of income..." you misspelled the adjective, which should be "principal" (though "as a matter of principle" is perfectly correct--go figure). Good luck with this project!
ReplyDeleteYes, there are a couple of flubs that crept in (which I've since corrected but haven't updated here). I appreciate your eagle eyes!
DeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteAs a Wodehouse fan, I must compliment you. Very good, and loyal to the original
Thank you!
DeleteSmashing!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteRoger, as a huge fan of both you and Wodehouse, this is wonderful. I'd love to see a full Wodehouse book adapted by you! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI would like to see that also. Thank you!
DeleteThis is perfect in every way.
ReplyDeleteExtremely kind, much appreciated!
DeleteLOVE THIS! I just read this story two weeks ago (bizarre coincidence) and thought it'd make a great comic what with the comic-themed resolution! Nice stuff, Mr. Langridge!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The Sunday Page opportunity was what made me settle on adapting this one - I thought it was perfect for the medium.
DeleteFantastic!! Would love to see this in print, as a life-long Wodehouse fan.
ReplyDeleteThank you, me too!
DeleteGreat job! I liked the shout-out to Krazy Kat too...
ReplyDeleteBut uff cuss.
DeleteThank you, that is most diverting.
ReplyDeleteDamn, this is so charming. I really hope somebody agrees to publish a book of these!
ReplyDeletePlans are in motion (or wheels are afoot, one of those).
DeleteThis is terrific! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI love PG Wodehouse, and enjoyed your adaptation immensely. I don't know who his UK publisher currently is, but you should pass this along to someone at Overlook Press in the US. I'd love to see you try some of his other characters--I can just imagine you doing an Empress of Blandings story!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to do that too. I can imagine a rougher, more organic sort of style for the countryside.
DeleteI have no idea about the commercial possibilities, but you have done a jolly good job with the visual. Well done!
ReplyDeleteGreatly appreciated, thank you!
DeleteThis is awesome! I've been thinking recently that Wodehouse would work well as a comic. Your take on this is perfect. Thanks for sharing. I hope you get to do more.
ReplyDeleteI also hope for such an eventuality.
DeleteI am a fan of PG Wodehouse and this is absolutely wonderful! Made my day :) Great job and wish you the very best for the future!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deleteloved it and hope you can do more! I'll buy three.
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