Overview
In this exciting and visually stunning book, the most talented Scottish novelist of his generation teams up with Jill Calder, whose bold and colourful illustrations are a perfect complement to one of the most dramatic tales in Scottish history. In addition to the big set pieces from the Bruce story not least of course the Battle of Bannockburn and the other famous elements such as the murder of the Red Comyn and Bruce and the spider book is full of accurate historical detail and imaginative touches which offer a fresh and vital perspective on one of the great heroes of Scottish history.
Full Product Details
Author: James Robertson ,
Jill Calder
Publisher: Birlinn General
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 22.00cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 31.00cm
Weight: 0.417kg
ISBN: 9781780275604
ISBN 10: 1780275609
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 04 October 2018
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
'A stunning new telling of the Robert the Bruce story' - Avocado Sweet 'A gloriously illustrated picture-book version, with expertly concise text by one of Scotland's finest novelists' - The Herald 'A lively pictorial account of the drama. Bolstered by Jill Calder's vibrant illustrations, it is as much for older children as adults, but avoids over-simplifying the battle and the complex factors that led to it' - The Lady 'This unique book will enthral readers of all ages' - Scottish Field
'A stunning new telling of the Robert the Bruce story' * Avocado Sweet * 'A gloriously illustrated picture-book version, with expertly concise text by one of Scotland's finest novelists' * The Herald * 'A lively pictorial account of the drama. Bolstered by Jill Calder's vibrant illustrations, it is as much for older children as adults, but avoids over-simplifying the battle and the complex factors that led to it' * The Lady * 'This unique book will enthral readers of all ages' * Scottish Field *
'This unique book will enthral readers of all ages' * Scottish Field * 'A lively pictorial account of the drama. Bolstered by Jill Calder's vibrant illustrations, it is as much for older children as adults, but avoids over-simplifying the battle and the complex factors that led to it' * The Lady * 'A gloriously illustrated picture-book version, with expertly concise text by one of Scotland's finest novelists' * The Herald * 'A stunning new telling of the Robert the Bruce story' * Avocado Sweet *
Author Information
James Robertson is one of Scotland's most significant modern writers, whose novels include Joseph Black (winner of the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year and the Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year 2003/2004), The Testament of Gideon Mack (longlisted for the Man Booker prize in 2006), And the Land Lay Still, and his most recent work, The Professor of Truth (2013). Jill Calder has been working as an illustrator since 1993. She is also a calligrapher, digital artist and lecturer with a love of drawing, ideas, colour, ink, typography, book-binding and sketchbooks. Her clients include Visa, The New Yorker, Adobe, Penguin, Siemens, Kellogs and a snail farm in the West Highlands of Scotland.
