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Bringing Classic Literature to Life

the joy of the classics for all readers

Vibrant graphic novel adaptations of the Classics in up to 3 text versions - Original, Plain & Quick Text, to suit all reading abilities.

Macbeth Image

If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir.

If it's my fate to be king, then fate might make me king, without me having to do anything.

If I'm going to be king, it'll happen by itself.

Our books

WHAT MAKES CLASSICAL COMICS DIFFERENT?

Our full-colour adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays and literary fiction are faithful to the original works and by providing up to three text versions we create an inclusive engaging reading experience.

3 book spines showing the 3 text options available: Original Text, Plain Text and Quick Text

CHOICE OF TEXT VERSION

Original, Plain or Quick text to suit reading age 9+.

A teenager holding and reading the Quick Text graphic novel of A Midsummer Night's Dream

AUTHENTIC ADAPTATIONS

Our books remain faithful to the original works.

A pile of Teaching Resource Packs with the Frankenstein Teaching Resource Pack and CD on the top.

TEACHING RESOURCES

Relevant exercises written by teachers for teachers.

A panel comparison showing the same full-colour panel from 3 text versions: Original Text, Plain Text and Quick Text.

MISSION

Our foundations

Our main aim is to make classic literature appealing to all. To achieve this we provide a range of multiple text versions linked to vibrant and exciting, yet realistic artwork.

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