Robbie Burns

By (author): Gordon Rennie, Emma Beeby

Illustrated by: Tiernen Trevallion

TRIPLE AWARD WINNING GRAPHIC NOVEL

2015 Scottish Independent Book Alliance Awards Best Graphic Novel/Best Writer/Best Newcomer

The story asks what if the events of the narrative poem Tam o’ Shanter, Burns’ most famous work, were actually based on something that happened to Burns himself. Like his fictional creation, Robbie mistakenly takes the wrong road and ends up stumbling upon a full-blown witches’ sabbath being held in the ruins of the haunted old Alloway Kirk. Like Tam, the hot-blooded young poet is entranced by the sight of the dancing witches, but is saved by the sudden and dramatic intervention of the pair of witch-hunters, the old veteran McKay and his young apprentice Meg. And so begins Burns’ education in the ways of witch-hunting, as McKay and Meg struggle to keep him out of the clutches of the demonic Cutty Sark and out of trouble with witches, demons and local farm girls. Two visionary writers from Edinburgh, Gordon Rennie and Emma Beeby, have created a new depiction of the nation’s most loved poet, based on the epic character of the famous narrative poem Tam o’Shanter. Tiernen Trevallion, one of the UK’s most promising new comic artists, provides the artwork.

Reviews

“Exceptional writing and fantastic art.” (Rob Alexander, Rocky Mountain Outlook)

“A fast-paced work of frantic imagination.” (David Pollock, list.co.uk)

“Out just in time for Robbie Burns Day, fans of the Scot’s work will enjoy the fresh imagining in comic book form.” – Tim Alamenciak, Toronto Star

“I absolutely adored every single moment of this lovingly put together comic. You know those teenagers who glaze over when you bring up poetry? This is the book to give them. Call it a Burns Night bonus.” – Antony Esmond, Down the Tubes

“Who doesn’t love a creative take on history? And the dialogue is quite witty, while the illustrations of the otherworldly creatures were as gruesome as they should be.” – I’ve Read This

“This is a book that readers can have a conversation about. It is a wonderful story on a variety of levels and is one that lovers of Scotland, poetry and witch-hunters can agree upon. A tale of supernatural adventure for sure, to make sure you remember Tam o’Shanter’s mare in the 21st century. 5/5 stars.” – John K. Kirk, Pop Mythology

“Smart, action packed, skilfully suspenseful, uproariously funny, divinely irreverent and genuinely scary or sad by turn, Robbie Burns Witch Hunter is a gloriously compelling and truly mesmerising romp: a doom-laden, wisecracking rollicking love story no sensitive soul or jaded comics fan could possibly resist. It’s even educational too…” – Win Wiacek, Now Read This

“Few comics can seek to rewrite history with such love and devotion as this latest tale by Gordon Rennie and Emma Beeby…If you’re looking for high-octane action with an historical twist, you can’t go wrong with this book. Rennie and Beeby have crafted a story that expertly mixes the fear of the supernatural in post-Witchcraft trials Scotland with one of Burns’ most-loved supernatural poems. Trevallion’s excellent, highly atmospheric artwork is the icing on the cake. Read it, you won’t be disappointed.” – Zoe Kirk-Robinson, Web Comics

“Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter is definitely something a bit different and recommended to those that like something besides superheroes in their sequential art or have an interest in history and culture.” – Andy Haigh, Geek Pride


Awards

  • Best Graphic Novel Scottish Comics Book Awards 2015, Winner
  • Best New Writers Scottish Comic Book Wards 2015, Winner
  • Best writing Scottish Comic Book Awards 2015, Winner
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    Dimensions:

    96 Pages
    10.3in * 6.98in * .44in
    420gr

    Published:

    November 21, 2014

    ISBN:

    9780992150853

    Language:

    eng

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