"The concept of Classical Comics is truly inspirational. The stage and page are brought vividly to life. The artwork of Jon Haward is both dramatically compelling and beautifully illustrative. His pictures illuminate the words to perfection and bring these great works leaping to mind and eye. This format is immediate, vital, energetic and engaging. Highly recommended for any student of Shakespeare!"

- Sir Derek Jacobi, Actor and Director

"I'm fascinated by your approach to the play and its language. I find them gripping, dramatic and, although for me the original Shakespeare is always my reason for turning to these plays, I think that what you are doing in illuminating and making perhaps more lucid, especially for young people, is clever and meaningful."

- Sir Patrick Stewart, Actor

"'Classical Comics break down so many of the barriers that children see when confronted with that dreaded word, 'Shakespeare'. Juliet Stevenson and I really felt we were putting our shoulders to the wheel of a great cause. It's also great to try and get a voice to suit the face in the cartoon. A very different kind of work for us and, hopefully, for the children. Onward, Classical Comics!."

- John Sessions, Actor & Comedian,
speaking after the audio recording for the
Romeo and Juliet Interactive Motion Comic

"This is a fun way of getting into the stories. Plays are not meant to be read but to be seen. The illustrations in these books are an easy way of following what is going on.
The genius of Shakespeare is in the language but for some students understanding it can be a struggle. It will be useful for teachers to have three different versions of the text."

- Ian McNeilly, director of the National Association for the Teaching of English

"It's wonderful to see boys reading Shakespeare for pleasure. The Classical Comics are far superior to anything similar.'"

- Ms Garnett, Elizabeth College, Guernsey

"It is fascinating to see how this high quality graphic-novel format highlights so successfully the drama whilst maintaining the language of Shakespeare making this one of the most successful of book versions I have ever come across. All in all these are very impressive books and at a surprisingly reasonable price."

- The School Librarian Magazine - Spring 2008

"What a marvellous way to bring Shakespeare to new audiences and venues.
Bridging 400 years with a graphic pen is brilliant."

- Barbara Romer, founder of The New Globe Theater, New York

"Where was this when I wasn't reading King Lear and Tale of Two Cities in High School? Seriously, I think it is an inspired idea. Some would say that this would be a good tool for the lazy student, but the fact is that there are students that cannot read that well, no matter how hard they try. Why shouldn't they have the chance to understand the content and participate in class discussions?"

- Scott Tingley, Comics in the Classroom, Canada

"With Cinebook I thought we had seen the best quality we ever would on books in the UK but Classical Comics are just as good.

Buy!"

- Terry Hooper - ComicBitsOnline.com

"A beautiful production all around."

- Dez Skinn, talking about Henry V

"Thanks so much for creating these books. I cannot express how excited I am to be using them next semester."

- Leah, a teacher in Canada

"The idea behind this collection is so simple that I'm surprised that it hasn't been done before. This is an essential purchase for all who want to get to grips with Shakespeare's original play."

- Nick Smithson, Sci-Fi Online

"Classical Comics graphic presentation of Henry V is a wonderful, colourful, exciting way to learn Shakespeare, especially for boys."

- Christine Best, Ingleton Middle School

"Recreating Shakespeare's plays as graphic novels, based on the scripts is probably an even better idea. Not only can we see the action and visualisations of the characters, as if it were being performed, we can spend as much time as we need time on the text too."

- grovel.org.uk

"I applaud the publishers for using a graphic novel approach to Shakespeare. The art work is excellent, the publication standards high, using rich color on heavy, semi-glossy, heavy paper. The printing is very clear, with bold used to relay emphasis."

- Mr William Shakespeare and the Internet

"I had to admit, not only was it a really cool idea, there was sense and logic to it. After all, Shakespeare's plays were originally a combination of the visual and oral mediums. They were meant to be seen and heard. A graphic novel bridges the visual gap for someone reading the plays. They provide the missing visual element and Classical Comics' artwork is vibrant and skillfully rendered. It leaves the page and enters the stage of the reader's mind, adding dimension and character to the text."

- Lori A. Basiewicz, The Commune

"I came across your amazing site by accident (!) while browsing on the internet for some ideas for 2008. I was thrilled to see that The Tempest was available in comic form. I have downloaded it and can't wait to see my students' reactions. Thank you so much - I can't tell you what a help it will be!"

- Kerryann, a teacher in South Africa.

"The sixth formers were very excited by the books and think they are great. They particularly liked the plain text because they could read it quickly and then found it easier to go on to the original. The less capable students have started with the quick text; they still need to progress up the ladder, as it were, but because of the nature of the student it takes them longer to do everything and they are less likely to act on their initiative and ask for the next text.
One lad has even said he is going to take his books skiing with him over the holidays and I had not put him down as the sort to do that!
I think the texts have given the students confidence in their understanding of the play and that is extremely important."

- Ms Breeze, a teacher in Northamptonshire.

"Classical Comics Henry V is a superior example of this cinematic style."

- The Globe review panel

"A superb visual resource giving time to examine the picture in relation to the text. Shakespeare is so much a visual experience, or should be. DVDs are OK, but have you tried reading a foreign language from a book and trying to keep one eye on the screen at the same time? That's what most of our students would be trying to do. These comics give them time, a priceless commodity when you're learning.
Thank you, again."

- Miss O'Leary, Cornwall