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Title: Romeo and Juliet The Graphic NovelSub title: Plain TextPublisher: Classical Comics LtdAuthor: William Shakespeare

ISBN: UK: 978-1-906332-20-4 US: 978-1-906332-62-4

Contributors: Script Adaptation: John McDonaldLinework: Will VolleyColouring: Jim Devlin Lettering: Jim CampbellDesign & Layout: Jo WheelerEditor in Chief: Clive Bryant

Edition: FirstSeries: 1 of 3 versions available - Original Text, Plain Text & Quick TextPub Date: UK: September 2009 US: November 2009Classification: Shakespeare Plays: DDS, FXPrice: £9.99 / $16.95 Format: PaperbackSize: 246mm x 168mm Pages: 168 pagesAge range: GeneralIllustrations: Full colour graphic novel illustrations throughout.

Brief description of the book: This full colour graphic novel presents Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet in modern Englishverse-for-verse. If you find the original Shakespearean language rather crypticthen this is for you. Experience a brand new and totally ful lling view of the sheergenius that is Shakespeare’s story telling. This teenage love story of Romeo Montagueand Juliet Capulet and their feuding families in 15th Century Italy is brought to lifewith stunning artwork. Now anyone can finally understand Shakespeare!

Key sales points:• THE ENTIRE PLAY TRANSLATED INTO PLAIN ENGLISH.• Fully appreciate the work of Shakespeare in modern English. This version is ideal

for anyone who may fi nd Shakespeare’s original language cryptic.• Full colour graphic novel format.• Teaching Resource Pack available.• Perfect partner to the Original Text version (978-1-906332-19-8) that contains the full text.

Publisher information: Classical Comics is a UK publisher creating graphic novel adaptations of classicalliterature. True to the original vision of the author, the book has been furtherenhanced by using only the finest artists - giving you a truly wonderful readingexperience that you’ll return to again and again.

Reviews:

"Because Shakespeare is the only author wehave to teach in the national curriculum,teachers appreciate any kind of help in makingthe plays accessible and enjoyable."

Ian McNeilly, National Association for the Teaching of English

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/6647927.stm

"...Shakespeare's plays were originally acombination of the visual and oral mediums....A graphic novel bridges the visual gap forsomeone reading the plays. They provide themissing visual element and Classical Comics'artwork is vibrant and skillfully rendered. Itleaves the page and enters the stage of thereader's mind, adding dimension and characterto the text."

Lori A. Basiewicz, The Commune November 2007

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