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Witch Hunts

A Graphic History of the Burning Times

Lisa Morton author Rocky Wood author Greg Chapman illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:5th Jun '12

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For three centuries, as the Black Death rampaged through Europe and the Reformation tore the Church apart, tens of thousands were arrested as witches and subjected to torture and execution, including being burned alive. This graphic novel examines the background; the witch hunters' methods; who profited; the brave few who protested; and how the Enlightenment gradually replaced fear and superstition with reason and science.

Famed witch hunters Heinrich Kramer, architect of the infamous Malleus Maleficarum, and Matthew Hopkins, England's notorious "Witchfinder General," are covered as are the Salem Witch Trials and the last executions in Europe.

“the graphic novel digs deeper into the issues with graphics and dialogue that bring the witch-hunts to life”—Digital Journal; “this superstitious era is thoroughly examined...enlightening, entertaining, and marvelously illustrated...a splendid and comprehensive guide to the Burning Times”—The Tomb of Dark Delights; “Chapman’s illustrations are gorgeous...do yourself a favor and pick up this absolutely stunning nonfiction graphic novel, it is eye opening and meticulously presented. It will linger with you long after you put it down and I give it my highest recommendation”—Famous Monsters of Filmland; “What is special to this graphic novel is the authors’ vast, in-depth personal knowledge of their topic and subject(s). Provided in a clear and compelling voice, with stunning illustrations to help involve the reader...an engrossing, compelling book”—Shock Horror Magazine; “Wood and Morton did a lot of research...and it shows. The novel is succinct yet informative and the accompanying artwork brings the history to life.”—The Horror Fiction Review

  • Winner of Bram Stoker Awards (Graphic Novel) 2012

ISBN: 9780786466559

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 10mm

Weight: 358g

192 pages