BrontëBlog: Classical Comics' Jane Eyre

As we have been informing, Classical Comics has just released a Jane Eyre graphic novel in two versions: Original Text (abridged) and Quick Text. It's certainly one of the most expected Brontë events of the year and BrontëBlog will publish a review in the coming days.

Jane Eyre. The Graphic Novel
Charlotte Brontë

"I scorn your idea of love and the counterfeit sentiment you offer. And I scorn you when you offer it."

The Bronte classic from 1847, is brought to vibrant life by the artist John M Burns. His sympathetic treatment of the classical romance will delight any reader with its strong emotions and wonderfully rich atmosphere.

Script Adaptation: Amy Corzine
Artwork: John M Burns
Lettering: Terry Wiley

UK Publication Date: 29th September 2008
Format: 144 pages
full colour, paperback
246x168mm
Versions: Original Text (abridged) and Quick Text (2 different books)
Cover Price: £9.99

Charlotte Bronte's classic Jane Eyre is brought to vibrant life by legendary artist John M Burns. Perhaps best known for his daily newspaper comic strips (such as The Seekers, Modesty Blaise, Danielle, and George and Lynne), John has also worked on Dan Dare, Judge Dredd, and Trueno; he co-created Bendatti Vendetta for the Judge Dredd Megazine, and is lead artist of Nikolai Dante. John's sympathetic treatment of this classical romance from 1847 perfectly matches Amy Corzine's inspired script adaptation. (Booktrade)

The two versions include a biographical account of Charlotte Brontë, a Brontë Family Tree, a Chronology, a letter from Charlotte Brontë to W.S. Williams concerning Jane Eyre (the original and a transcription) and a brief 'making of' of a page creation.

As a complement to the publication, Classical Comics also releases a Study Guide, aimed at upper Key Stage 2 and above.

Classical Comics Study Guide: Jane Eyre
Black and white,
spiral bound A4 (making it easy to photocopy)
Price: £19.99
ISBN: 978-1906332-12-9
Published: October 2008