"French Graphic Napoleon Books" Topic
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| Joppyuk | 04 Jul 2013 11:57 a.m. PST |
While on holiday in France recently I managed to escape into the book section of a supermarket for a few minutes. While there I noticed a very large selection of hardcover (for want of a better description) graphic novels on many subjects, in a style very reminiscent of the Illustrated Classics. Among them was what I assume to be part of a series on Napoleon. The one I managed to get a look at was
about the 'whiff of grapeshot' period. I wasn't able to get details as I was dragged away to choose wine.
Can anyone throw any light on these books and are there any English language editions? |
| altfritz | 04 Jul 2013 2:01 p.m. PST |
They are known as BDs link bedetheque.com The first link is to a general index of BD's available past and present – probably not up to date or complete. I think the link is to the last of 3 or 4 pages of various Historical periods. I don't think there are English versions – for some maybe, but ,ore often not. Google Translate might help…or French Language lessons! |
| altfritz | 04 Jul 2013 2:03 p.m. PST |
I should add that I think they are great and I barely understand any French. |
| altfritz | 04 Jul 2013 2:06 p.m. PST |
The second link has a search function to the right where you can type or copy and paste stuff found at the first link. The second site often has more details of individual books in a series. To buy, I use ebay.fr mostly. Again Google translate helps. |
| Joppyuk | 05 Jul 2013 2:39 a.m. PST |
thank you for the links. I foresee much browsing ahead. |
| Chris Rance | 05 Jul 2013 2:59 a.m. PST |
Thank you for the links, Altfritz (though my wallet would not agree). |
| altfritz | 05 Jul 2013 7:30 a.m. PST |
You're welcome! I forgot to mention that there are also online shops from Quebec that sell some of the books. I have used Renaud Bray several times – you get free shipping at about $100 USD (maybe slightly less) – at least within Canada. Don't know about overseas. There is also a good chance of getting a bilingual help desk person. link |
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