clgibbons's review
3.0
This was fun, but not quite up to the awesomeness that is the cartoon. if you like the show, check out the book.
matos's review
4.0
Este libro destila sarcasmo puro y es una delicia por eso.
"Escrito" por Hunson Abadeer, el padre de Marceline, se dedica a describir a los habitantes de la tierra de Ooo en su bajeza, en sus evidentes carencias y costumbres despreciables, en sus físicos aborrecibles y desagradables, en todas sus fallas morales y falta de inteligencia.
Es un libro para hardcore fans of AT, si no han visto la serie no van a entender nada, porque además está anotado por Marceline, Jake y Finn
"Escrito" por Hunson Abadeer, el padre de Marceline, se dedica a describir a los habitantes de la tierra de Ooo en su bajeza, en sus evidentes carencias y costumbres despreciables, en sus físicos aborrecibles y desagradables, en todas sus fallas morales y falta de inteligencia.
Es un libro para hardcore fans of AT, si no han visto la serie no van a entender nada, porque además está anotado por Marceline, Jake y Finn
thereistime's review
4.0
This was a really fun, quick read that definitely possessed the same tone as the cartoon. Definitely a great read for anyone who is a fan of the show.
hollowspine's review
4.0
The Adventure Time Encyclopaedia was written by Martin Olson, who actually voices Hunson Abadeer in Adventure Time and his daughter, who helped out by contributing her handwriting to the book, voices Marceline the Vampire Queen his daughter.
I saw them at the Denver Public Library talking (and singing) about this book and working together on AT. It was a lot of fun and really added to reading this book and watching the show. Adventure Time really is one of the best shows because it is made by people who care, who put a lot of effort and personal love into it. It shows!
Anyway, I loved the snarky way that Olson wrote the encyclopaedia, it was very true to the voice of Hunson and the world of AT in general. He also does a bang up job writing Ice King's 'zine, BMO's guidebook and other entries throughout the book. It's much more than just an character encylopaedia with entries describing the various AT folks and how Hunson's going to eventually suck their souls. There is a travel section, a bit where the book is alive and handwritten comics and doodles by Finn, Jake and Marceline.
As you read try to find the snail in every illustration heading a chapter! My favorite entries were of course for the Ice King and Jake's doodles on the Rainicorn entry. Also, that backwards forward was almost impossible for me to read...but I did it, I had to, or else I wouldn't have felt complete, but beware, I did get a bit of a headache after starring at it for so long...
If you like Adventure Time enough to watch the show and read the comics, check this book out, it is well worth a read.
I saw them at the Denver Public Library talking (and singing) about this book and working together on AT. It was a lot of fun and really added to reading this book and watching the show. Adventure Time really is one of the best shows because it is made by people who care, who put a lot of effort and personal love into it. It shows!
Anyway, I loved the snarky way that Olson wrote the encyclopaedia, it was very true to the voice of Hunson and the world of AT in general. He also does a bang up job writing Ice King's 'zine, BMO's guidebook and other entries throughout the book. It's much more than just an character encylopaedia with entries describing the various AT folks and how Hunson's going to eventually suck their souls. There is a travel section, a bit where the book is alive and handwritten comics and doodles by Finn, Jake and Marceline.
As you read try to find the snail in every illustration heading a chapter! My favorite entries were of course for the Ice King and Jake's doodles on the Rainicorn entry. Also, that backwards forward was almost impossible for me to read...but I did it, I had to, or else I wouldn't have felt complete, but beware, I did get a bit of a headache after starring at it for so long...
If you like Adventure Time enough to watch the show and read the comics, check this book out, it is well worth a read.
otterno11's review
4.0
Back in May, I happened to be in Denver for the Denver Public Library's author event inviting actor and comedian Martin Olson, and his daughter Olivia Olson (who voice Adventure Time characters Hunson Abadeer and his daughter Marceline the Vampire Queen, respectively). Both daughter and father are talented writers, voice actors, and comedians, so it was fun seeing them discuss the Adventure Time show from behind the scenes and how their parent-child relationship shapes the dynamics between their characters. All around a fun time, and the two also discussed some of their writing, in which they expand the show's world, including some very interesting sounding upcoming books as well as this, "The Adventure Time Encyclopaedia."
I checked it out and read it quickly; Martin Olson, writing as his AT alter ego, the demon lord of the Nightosphere, Hunson Abadeer, compiles some information on the Land of Ooo and its inhabitants, all the time also dryly expressing his disgust at their insufferable cuteness and good alignments. Scrawled into the margins are the, often hilarious and spot on, interjections of Marceline, Finn, and Jake. Much of the book consists of character bios, maps, and other supplementary material for the series This probably won't offer too much to people new to the cartoon, but for those who've already been sucked into it (not unlike Abadeer's poor tech support guy), there's a lot of gold to be found. I particularly liked BMO's user guide and the Ice King's fanzine. This is well worth checking out by any Adventure Time fan. All in all, a bit of witty, light reading fit for kids and adults alike. I must admit, I've rarely been so big a fan of a show that I'd read its supplementary materials, but Adventure Time seems to be quality across the board.
I checked it out and read it quickly; Martin Olson, writing as his AT alter ego, the demon lord of the Nightosphere, Hunson Abadeer, compiles some information on the Land of Ooo and its inhabitants, all the time also dryly expressing his disgust at their insufferable cuteness and good alignments. Scrawled into the margins are the, often hilarious and spot on, interjections of Marceline, Finn, and Jake. Much of the book consists of character bios, maps, and other supplementary material for the series This probably won't offer too much to people new to the cartoon, but for those who've already been sucked into it (not unlike Abadeer's poor tech support guy), there's a lot of gold to be found. I particularly liked BMO's user guide and the Ice King's fanzine. This is well worth checking out by any Adventure Time fan. All in all, a bit of witty, light reading fit for kids and adults alike. I must admit, I've rarely been so big a fan of a show that I'd read its supplementary materials, but Adventure Time seems to be quality across the board.
madscibrarian's review
3.0
It's a fun book for people who like the show. It is a very colorful and artsy book.
thehmkane's review
3.0
A fun read, and a fun thing to have on-hand. Very cute. I'm the Adventure Time queen, so I knew a lot of the information, but it was enjoyable to see it presented in such a fitting manner.
tatidengo's review
4.0
LOVED it and would definitely recommend it to any Adventure Time fan.
This book is PACKED with illustrations from a variety of artists, and fun facts from the Land of Ooo. Most of the info here is what we've already learned from the show, but there's a handful of tidbits that are new.
Giving it 4 stars for a few reasons:
1) The writing soon became repetitive since there's only so many hilarious insults Hunson Abadeer can continuously throw around.
2) The book is interspersed with graffiti/notes from Marceline, Finn, and Jake, and while these are SO fun to read, it would have been even more entertaining if the book had been irreverently plastered with them (which would also counteract the aforementioned repetitiveness).
3) Again, a lot of it is info we already knew from the show, so to make it even better, I would have increased the amount of new information; though I wouldn't make it the kind of info that is essential to the storyline of the show. Keep it at inconsequential fun facts.
Also, the embossed hardcover is super neat.
This book is PACKED with illustrations from a variety of artists, and fun facts from the Land of Ooo. Most of the info here is what we've already learned from the show, but there's a handful of tidbits that are new.
Giving it 4 stars for a few reasons:
1) The writing soon became repetitive since there's only so many hilarious insults Hunson Abadeer can continuously throw around.
2) The book is interspersed with graffiti/notes from Marceline, Finn, and Jake, and while these are SO fun to read, it would have been even more entertaining if the book had been irreverently plastered with them (which would also counteract the aforementioned repetitiveness).
3) Again, a lot of it is info we already knew from the show, so to make it even better, I would have increased the amount of new information; though I wouldn't make it the kind of info that is essential to the storyline of the show. Keep it at inconsequential fun facts.
Also, the embossed hardcover is super neat.
More...