Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter - Hardcover

Gordon Rennie; Emma Beeby; Tiernen Trevallion

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 099215085X ISBN 13: 9780992150853

Publisher: Renegade Arts Entertainment, 2014

Synopsis

Robert Burns' place in the literary canon is such that books have been published in almost every genre that reference his work. This though, is perhaps the first scene by scene depiction of Tam o' Shanter in graphic novel form. Imagining that the events of the epic happened to Burns himself it serves both as an excellent and humorous read in itself and as an accessible in for reluctant readers of Burns' original prose.

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Review:

"Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter is Scotland's famous son as he's never been seen before." --Rob Alexander - Rocky Mountain Outlook

"If you're looking for high-octane action with an historical twist, you can't go wrong with this book. Rennie and Beeby have crafted a story that expertly mixes the fear of the supernatural in post-Witchcraft trials Scotland with one of Burns' most-loved supernatural poems. Trevallion's excellent, highly atmospheric artwork is the icing on the cake." --Zoe Kirk-Robinson - webcomics.co

"A fast-paced work of frantic imagination [..] black humour, smart character work and inventive violence ensure superb graphic novel of the Bard of Ayrshire." --David Pollock - list.co.uk

"The witch hunting version of the Bard even delivers some of his best-known lines in quips while fending off witches, bog monsters and demons.." --Steven McKenzie - BBC News

"Smart, action packed, skilfully suspenseful, uproariously funny, divinely irreverent and genuinely scary or sad by turn, Robbie Burns Witch Hunter is a gloriously compelling and truly mesmerising romp: a doom-laden, wisecracking rollicking love story no sensitive soul or jaded comics fan could possibly resist. It's even educational too..." --Win Wiacek - Now Read This

"Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter' is a delightful, innovative presentation of the Ploughman Poet that brings him out of the 18th century and into the 21st. The volume itself is also a thing of beauty fit for gifting. [...] This is Burns for a new century." --John Kirk - Pop Mythology

"Four out of five stars and recommended." --Eamonn Clarke - 2000 AD

"This book was an absolute joy from page one [...] It is chock full of humour, tension, horror, action and beauty." --Antony Esmond - Down The Tubes

About this edition

• Publisher: Renegade Arts Entertainment
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 099215085X
• ISBN 13: 9780992150853
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96