Classic Book Fahrenheit 451 Remade Into a Graphic Novel

Fahrenheit 451 is one of the most influential books in the last 100 years and now will be more accessible to a generation that has grown up with graphic novels. Acclaimed author Ray Bradbury has given his okay to a new adaption of the book in a comic book form telling USA Today:

"It's beautiful," the 89 year says adding. "(he sees) someone giving it to a 10-year-old kid who then wants to read the original novel. That's what good graphic novels can do. They can make you read more."

Fahrenheit 451 hit book stores 56 years ago and and follows the life of Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" whos job it is to dispose of books. The book was released as a film in 1966 and Mel Gibson has long stated plans to adapt a new version that has still not seen the light of day. The new graphic novel hit stores late last month.