It’s interesting to see the book divided this way, relating each aspect of the show to the character that it most identifies with. Titan Books’ new release, The Art of Hannibal, written by Jesse McLean, is everything a fan of the show can hope for, blowing the lid off of virtually every aspect of the show, from it’s cast, production design and every single, delightfully savage death.Īfter some great intros from show co-creators/conspirators Martha De Laurentiis, Bryan Fuller and director David Slade, the book is smartly divided into sections that make up full course meals, going from the aperitif to the digestif, and dividing production articles on the series’ “main course” of elements into three sections, Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham and Jack Crawford. Part of its success is how visually driven it is, with rich metaphors and a keen juxtaposition which turns its stomach-churning brutality into a thing of beauty. When I first heard that they were going to bring the iconic killer to television, I had my reservations, but it’s easily turned into the definitive, non-written iteration of the character for me, and that’s saying a lot. Fact: Hannibal isn’t just one of the best shows on television (broadcast or cable), it’s also the most visually stunning show on the small screen.
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