The Novel Life of Jane Austen by Janine Barchas

The Novel Life of Jane Austen by Janine Barchas

A graphic memoir exploring the life of Jane Austen, written by renowned Austen expert Professor Janine Barchas and bestselling graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg.

Where does wonderful literature come from? This exciting and thoughtful book explores this wondrous mystery for those who love the work of Jane Austen and for those who find her name only vaguely familiarMy hat is off to the terrific Janine Barchas and the terrific Isabel Greenberg. I wonder how they do it. * Daniel Handler, author of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events *
Truly delightful and charming; so fresh, informative and funny. Even the most devoted "Janeite" will learn something new. The graphics are sensational. All in all, a truly magical way to learn about the life and works of Jane Austen. * Paula Byrne, author of The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things *
The Novel Life of Jane Austen is a vivid, imaginative frolic through Jane Austen's life, times, and writings. Along with the beautiful illustrations of Isabel Greenberg, this colorful graphic biography includes an informative glossary by leading Austen scholar Janine Barchas, for those readers who want to dig deeper into the story. It's a pleasing and welcome addition to any Janeite's library, as well as an inviting read for those encountering the iconic author for the first time. * Devoney Looser, author of The Making of Jane Austen *
Stunning. Gobsmacking. Groundbreaking. What a gift to Austen fans the world over! -- Natalie Jenner * author of The Jane Austen Society, Bloomsbury Girls & Every Time We Say Goodbye *
What a beautiful book you have made... witty, clever, and incredibly moving. -- Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen's House
A treat for the international army of Janeites. * Kirkus Reviews *
Austen fans and newcomers alike will find this charming volume handsome, clever, and rich with Regency scholarship. * Publishers Weekly *
This vivid and compelling narrative illustrated by Isabel Greenberg beautifully celebrates the author's challenging and triumphant life. Sprinkled with Easter eggs and witty references to popular screen adaptations of Austen's novels, this is the perfect book for both casual and avid Austen fans. * The Bath Magazine *
...and now there's a graphic novel to impress Jane Austen fans. * Belfast Telegraph *
The illustrations perfectly show Jane and Cassy exploring Bath...It's such a lovely way to retell the Austen story and ideal for anyone - particularly tweens and teenagers - who'd love a potted Jane Austen story. * The Bishop Stortford Independent *
We love this vibrant, easily accessible and immersive graphic novel. * The Sunday Post *
A treat for the international army of Janeites. * Kirkus Reviews *

Janine Barchas is an internationally renowned Jane Austen scholar. She holds the Chancellor's Council Centennial Professorship in the Book Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Matters of Fact in Jane Austen: History, Location, and Celebrity and The Lost Books of Jane Austen. She is also the creator behind the digital project What Jane Saw (www.whatjanesaw.org). She lives in Austin, Texas.

Isabel Greenberg is a London-based illustrator and writer, and the author of three acclaimed graphic novels; The Encyclopaedia Of Early Earth (2015), The One Hundred Nights Of Hero (2017) and Glass Town (2020). Isabel studied Illustration at the University of Brighton and has an MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art. She is also an associate lecturer at Camberwell College of Arts, UAL.

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ISBN 13	9781529434644
ISBN 10	1529434645
Title	The Novel Life of Jane Austen
Author	Janine Barchas
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quercus Publishing
Year published	2025-04-24
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.