The Novel Life of Jane Austen

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 familiar. My 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 * 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 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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