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The Lion Graphic Bible

The whole story from Genesis to Revelation
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The Lion Graphic Bible offers a comprehensive retelling of the Old and New Testament in a dynamic graphic-novel style. Illustrated by Jeff Anderson, renowned for his work on Judge Dredd, and written by Mike Maddox, it brings the Bible's stories to life with vivid emotions and characters. This unique approach captures the epic themes of origins, cosmic battles between good and evil, and human potential, making the Bible accessible and engaging for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children and young people who enjoy graphic novels and are interested in exploring the Bible in an engaging, visual format. Suitable for parents, educators, and youth leaders looking for an original tool to introduce biblical stories and the Gospel message.

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A new handy-sized edition of this highly original interpretation of the Bible

A new handy-sized edition of this highly original interpretation of the Bible

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A highly original interpretation of the Bible that is an ideal tool for reaching and engaging young people with the Bible and the message of the Gospel.

Illustrated and written in a dynamic graphic-novel style by illustrator Jeff Anderson, best known for his work on the Judge Dredd comic series, and authored by Mike Maddox.

Remaining true to the story of the Bible, The Lion Graphic Bible is a comprehensive retelling of the Old and New Testament, truly capturing the emotions and characters within the stories and making them engrossing. The Bible is a unique narrative of origins and cosmic powers; of the ageless battle between good and evil; of human potential and human treachery – the very stuff that graphic novels are made of.

Successfully published for over 40 years, refreshed with new covers to reach the next generation of readers. Available in hardback and paperback versions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745981437

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lion Books

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: Illustrations, colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Jeff Anderson (Author) Jeff Anderson is a leading graphic novel artist, best known for his workfor Marvel on Transformers and on Judge Dredd. Illustrator of the Angouleme Prize winning Graphic Bible. Readers of Comic World voted him runner-up in the best artist category for his Legends of Larian books. He lives with his wife and five children in Durham, England and is a licencedLay Reader. Mike Maddox (Author) Mike Maddox is a freelance writer. Apart from comics, Mike has written six Doctor Who audio adventures and won a New York Radio Award for his play "Mayflies," which starred Derek Jacobi, and Jason Isaacs. Married with two children, Mike is currently preparing forlife as a vicar’s spouse. He thought The Lion Graphic Bible might take six months. He still finds this funny.

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