The Fountain

Darren Aronofsky · Kent Williams

Oct 2006 · The Fountain Vol 1 · DC

About this ebook

From Darren Aronofsky - the acclaimed director behind such critically acclaimed films as Pi, Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan and Noah. The Fountain follows Thomas as he feverishly travels through three distinct eras: as a 16th century conquistador battling a fierce Mayan army, as a present-day scientist searching for a cure for his wife's mortal disease and as a future explorer seeking to uncover the secrets of a dying star. The Fountain graphic novel is a sister-project to the film, which is released by Warner Bros. Pictures and Regency Enterprises and stars Tony-Award-winner Hugh Jackman (The Boy from Oz, X-Men) and Oscar-winner Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener, The Mummy). Using the same story as its seed but stretched instead upon the limitless canvas of the comics medium, the graphic novel provides an insider's accompaniment to the movie, providing perhaps the ultimate "director's cut."

Ratings and reviews

This is a must-read for the fans of the film The Fountain or Darren Aronofsky in general. The visual aspect of the graphic novel is often breathtaking and does not fall short of what its film counterpart offers. The plot has the same foundation as the film but has many unique aspects as well. It is a fantastic complement to the film and is no less stunning as a standalone graphic novel. Highly recommemded.

About the author

Darren Aronofsky - the acclaimed director behind such critically acclaimed films as Pi, Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan and Noah.