Thanks to Good Night To Read for this, the first review of my books.
There are numerous Shakespearean adaptations available in graphic novel and manga formats. Kev F. Sutherland offers something completely different. Twists on classic plays with clever cultural and literary allusions. Think surprising flavours like rosemary, marshmallow, peppercorns or popping candy- something with an extra zing.
The Prince of Denmark Street
Hamlet thinks he is
Punk cool strutting down Denmark
Street in high dudgeon.
TAGLINE- “Something’s rotten, look at the state of Denmark Street.”
Kev F offers a funny and refreshing homage to London’s ‘Tin Pan Alley’ of the 1960s/1970’s- Denmark Street. Shakespeare’s words transform into music lyrics as Punk Rocker Hamlet is determined to avenge the death of his Elvis styled father. Opening with a panoramic sweep of Denmark Street, the novel injects a trendy atmosphere into the play with a succession of gloriously expressive panels demonstrating Sutherland’s flair as a cartoonist.
Music history fans will love the comical allusions to the music business, the cultural in jokes, the lively word play and the quirky illustrations. A Play List for the Danes and a fascinating afterword about the music scene on Denmark Street add to this vibe. There is a also a teasing twist to Shakespeare’s original plot giving it that extra bit of flavour.
To satisfy students and Shakespeare purists, a full copy of the play is also included.
The Midsummer Night’s Dream Team
Restaurant and Club
are neighbours but all is not
what it seems one night.
As Athens and Woods celebrate one Midsummer’s Night, Philostrate investigates sleight of hand and misunderstandings but there is a twist in the tale. Will honest Puck have good luck? A bubbly homage to crime caper movies, Sutherland enhances the narrative with his trademark comic caricatures giving it a sense of fun. Readers will enjoy the colourful cast and the affectionate tribute to musical stylings though some might be confused by the musical chair nature of the couples’ relationships. Don’t expect pure Shakespeare. Just revel in the laughter and the vivid cameo from the ‘sweet and lovely wall’.
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Five Facts About Kev F Sutherland
Has drawn comic strips for many publications including The Beano, 2000AD, Star Trek, Viz & Doctor Who Adventures. Wrote Findlay Macbeth as a homage to Abigail’s Party.
Runs a Comic Master Class for schools
Creator of the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre
Comics Expert & guest on TV shows including Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year & BBC4’S Battle of the Books. Stand Up Comedian
QUOTE– Kev F on his Comic Masterclass
The classes aim to educate and enthuse pupils in comic and cartoon art, teaching them all techniques and tricks of the trade, presented at a level suitable for each age of pupil. By the end of every session we aim to have created a brand new School Comic and to have drawn an individual caricature of every pupil.”- Kev F. Sutherland.
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