{"product_id":"an-inspector-calls-the-graphic-novel-original-text-paperback","title":"An Inspector Calls the Graphic Novel: Original Text - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJason Cobley\u003c\/b\u003e (Adapted by), \u003cb\u003eWill Volley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eAlejandro Sanchez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo - for God's sake - don't say anything to the inspector.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTrue 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn alternative text edition with simplified US dialogue is also available enabling differentiation in the classroom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn 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...\u003cbr\u003e...or could they? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJ. B. Priestley's \u003ci\u003eAn Inspector Calls\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ.B. Priestley \u003c\/b\u003e(1894-1984) was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, and wrote many plays. \u003cb\u003eJason Cobley\u003c\/b\u003e is an English teacher in the East of England. He is also a proficient comic book writer. \u003cb\u003eWill Volley\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003eJim Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional comic-book letterer and has lettered many titles in the Classical Comics range. He lives in Nottingham. \u003cb\u003eAlejandro Sanchez\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Spain. \u003cb\u003eClive Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Classical Comics, and the Editor-in-Chief of the entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.6 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770033799456,"sku":"9781907127236","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/eec268b7036c1de7a54496dceb73b72e.webp?v=1780362857","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-inspector-calls-the-graphic-novel-original-text-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}