An Inspector Calls The Graphic Novel: Original Text (Classical Comics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907127232 ISBN 13: 9781907127236

Publisher: Classical Comics, 2012

Synopsis

"So – for God's sake – don't say anything to the inspector."

A respectable household is shocked when a strange police inspector visits them shortly after dinner... and proceeds to unravel their prejudices and lies. Through this almost surreal murder-mystery, Priestley interweaves social comment with a gripping story that twists and turns every few pages.

True to the original vision of the author and featuring beautiful engaging artwork, the book features the entire play, unabridged (in the original British English), as well as an illustrated Character List (Dramatis Personae), 132 pages of story artwork, and fascinating support material that details the life and work of J.B. Priestley - all beautifully presented in color.

An alternative text edition with simplified US dialogue is also available enabling differentiation in the classroom.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

On a spring evening in 1912, in the English town of Brumley, the wealthy Birling family is celebrating the engagement of their daughter Sheila to Gerald Croft, son of Sir George and Lady Croft. It is a joyous occasion, but their pleasant party takes a turn for the worse when they receive an unexpected visit from a police inspector investigating the suicide of a young woman. Surely none of these respectable people could have anything to do with her sad fate
or could they?

J. B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls is a masterpiece of English drama. Written toward the end of World War II, it cleverly combines an intriguing plot line with insightful social commentary and superb characterization, resulting in a truly thought-provoking piece of theater.

Featuring the entire original script, this full color graphic novel of Priestley’s wonderful drama will give you a reading experience that will live with you forever.

About the Author:

J.B. Priestley (1894–1984) was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, and wrote many plays. Jason Cobley is an English teacher in the East of England. He is also a proficient comic book writer. Will Volley is a new artist to the world of sequential art, but one that is set for great things. He has a very strong sense of fine art coupled with a natural talent for capturing emotions, movement and pacing. He lives in Northampton. Jim Campbell is a professional comic-book letterer and has lettered many titles in the Classical Comics range. He lives in Nottingham. Alejandro Sanchez lives in Spain. Clive Bryant is the founder of Classical Comics, and the Editor-in-Chief of the entire range.

About this edition

• Publisher: Classical Comics
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1907127232
• ISBN 13: 9781907127236
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Bryant Clive
• Illustrator: Volley Will, Sanchez Alejandro, Campbell Jim