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Title: Macbeth The Graphic Novel
Sub title: Plain Text
Publisher: Classical Comics Ltd
ISBN: 978-1-906332-04-4
Author: William Shakespeare
Contributors: Script Adaptation: John McDonald; Pencils & Inks: Jon Haward; Colouring & Lettering: Nigel Dobbyn; InkingAssistant: Gary Erskine; Design & Layout: Jo Wheeler; Additional Information: Karen Wenborn; Editor in Chief: Clive Bryant
Edition: First
Series: One of three versions available - Original Text - The full and unabridged play in comic book formPlain Text - The complete play translated into plain EnglishQuick Text - The full story with less dialogue for a fast-paced read
Publication date: February 25th 2008
Classification: General Fiction, FNS, FNG
Price: £9.99
Format: Paperback
Size: 246mm x 168mm
Pages: 144 pages
Illustration details: 140 pages of full colour comic book illustrations.
Age range: General
Brief description of the book: This full colour graphic novel presents Shakespeare’sMacbeth in modern English verse-for-verse. If you findthe original Shakespearean language rather cryptic thenthis is for you. Macbeth is probably the most dramaticof Shakespeare's tragedies and this version will give youa brand new and totally fulfilling view of the sheergenius of Shakespeare’s story telling. Coupled withstunning artwork, you can now finally understandShakespeare’s words.
Key sales points:• Fully appreciate the work of Shakespeare in modern
English. This version is ideal for anyone who may findShakespeare’s original language cryptic.
• Full colour graphic novel format.
Publisher information: Classical Comics is a new UK publisher creating graphicnovel adaptations of classical literature. True to theoriginal vision of the author, the book has been furtherenhanced by using only the finest artists - giving you atruly wonderful reading experience that you’ll return toagain and again.
Pre-order MacbethMacbeth is available for pre-order from thefollowing distributors:
Gardners Books Ltd:www.gardners.comDiamond Comic Distributors:www.diamondcomics.comEducation:www.classicalcomics.com/education
Contact us at Classical Comics:
Managing Director: Karen Wenbornemail: [email protected]: 0845 812 3000 ext.2
Creative Director: Jo Wheeleremail: [email protected]: 0845 812 3000 ext.4
Classical Comics Limited, PO Box 7280, Litchborough, Towcester NN12 9ARtel: 0845 812 3000 www.classicalcomics.com © 2008 Classical Comics Limited. All rights reserved.
Published by Classical Comics
Macbeth: The Graphic Novel Original Text
ISBN: 978-1-906332-03-7
Macbeth: The Graphic NovelPlain Text
ISBN: 978-1-906332-04-4
Macbeth: The Graphic NovelQuick Text
ISBN: 978-1-906332-05-1
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THREE TEXT FORMATS, ALL USING THE SAME HIGH QUALITY ARTWORK:
THE FULL AND
UNABRIDGEDPLAY IN
COMIC BOOKFORM!
THE FULL STORYWITH LESS
DIALOGUE FOR
A FAST-PACEDREAD!
THE COMPLETE
PLAYTRANSLATEDINTO PLAIN
ENGLISH!
AVAILABLE IN THREE TEXT FORMATS
This is the full, original script - just as The Bard intended.This version is ideal for purists,students and for readerswho want to experience theunaltered text; all of the text, all of the excitement!
We take the original script and"convert" it into modernEnglish, verse-for-verse. If you’veever wanted to fullyappreciate the works ofShakespeare, but find the originallanguage rather cryptic, then thisis the version for you!
A revolution in graphic novels! We take the dialogue andreduce it to as few words aspossible, but still retain thefull essence of the story. This version allows readers toenter into and enjoy the stories quickly.