‘Metaphrog presents a stunning adaptation of a famous French folk tale in Metaphrog’s Bluebeard.’
FOREWORD REVIEWS
‘Metaphrog’s illustrations glow with fluorescent intensity, and the saturated imagery conveys murderous suspense.’
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
‘Delightfully offbeat and thrilling, with an actively heroic lead and unexpected magical menaces.’
LIBRARY JOURNAL
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‘In a book of berry-bright colours… the images of heroic Eve and Tom the goat boy stand out,
weighty and rich, as though they might feel braided to the touch.’
THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
The Dark Side of Fairy Tales
‘Profound, moving’ ★ STARRED REVIEW SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Metaphrog aka Sandra Marrs & John Chalmers
Graphic novelists
Winners of
The Sunday Herald Scottish Culture Awards
Best Visual Artist 2016
‘A graceful, lyrical adaptation’
BOOKLIST
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![Had a lovely surprise today! The Herald has a double page spread interview with us, talking about Bluebeard, in their Magazine. We were interviewed on the phone by Teddy Jamieson and expected to be a small part of a bigger book round-up, but it ended up something much more extensive. Teddy's article is beautifully written, as, indeed, all his pieces are. Here's an extract or two: "And so, Chalmers and Marrs (a magical realist take on the story, one that resonates with echoes of Angela Carter, Daphne du Maurier and even Bram Stoker. One, too, that is political, progressive and yet suitable for both children and adults thanks to the clarity of its storytelling and the almost tactile appeal of Marrs' artwork."... "Perhaps Bluebeard is the ultimate fairy tale for these post #MeToo, post-Weinstein times. But the book’s feminism is not just to be found in the portrayal of Bluebeard. The story’s protagonist Eve has agency. 'We were not going to have her saved by her brothers [as happens in the original version]. ” You can read the full article here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ents/18417238.glasgow-graphic-novelists-metaphrog-feminist-version-bluebeard/ . . . #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #glasgow #scotlandart #scotland #scottishauthors #feminism](https://scontent-lht6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/95266148_661111898043924_3609334375220354754_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=jFTQrpJzfzwAX-A6Szj&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.cdninstagram.com&oh=46fa92580745c2b98de339d0e4a0d20d&oe=5F562705)
‘An arresting graphic novel… a beguiling sense of wonder permeates this radiant little book’
THE GUARDIAN
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Exciting news! Bluebeard finally arrived at the UK distribution warehouse after a 3 month delay! So: orders can now be fulfilled!
If you bought your copy ages ago, it's finally on its way! Thank you for your kindness and your patience. Readers: we'd love to see photos once you receive your copies. It's been so long we started to fear the worst and would love to see it in readers' hands.
Yeah, Covid has really played havoc with everything! It took this long for the book to make it to our shores.
Excited to announce our new residency with Create Paisley and Paisley is:
We'll conduct a series of virtual comic art workshops, for young people, exploring Paisley heritage through the life of Delno Fritz, the famous sword swallower who managed the Empire Music Hall in Paisley in the early 1900s.
The free Zoom sessions will happen once a week starting from 26th August. No drawing skills required, but if you like drawing, comics, films, the circus, you'll love it.
Young people can find more details and how to sign up here: www.createpaisley.org.uk/events/delno-fritz/
Here's the trailer to give you a flavour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xurtoKlf5qA
Delno Fritz Graphic Novel Workshops Promo
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‘Political, progressive and yet suitable for both children and adults thanks to the clarity of its storytelling
and the almost tactile appeal of Marrs’ artwork’
THE HERALD
EVENTS
BLUEBEARD TOUR DATES:
TCAF: Featured Kids Guests debuting Bluebeard 9-10 May 2020Glasgow Comic Con: 4 July 2020
KidLitTV StoryMakers: Now
Summer Reading Challenge (Virtual): 17 July- 4 Sept
The Delno Fritz Incredible Comic Workshops (Zoom): 26 Aug- 30 Sept
LICAF LIVE: Guests, 9-11 Oct 2020
Thought Bubble DIGITAL COMIC CON: Guests, 14-15 Nov 2020