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Third 'Grandville' book confirmed

Posted by on Sat 20 Nov 2010 - 08:42 — Edited by GreenReaper as of 19:30
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A third book in the Grandville series of graphic novels by Bryan Talbot has been confirmed.

Talbot revealed on his Twitter account that the new book, set in a steampunk world with an alternate history and with a population mostly of anthropomorphic animals, will be called Grandville: Bete Noire. There are plans for a total of five books in the series.

The Grandville series is set an alternate history in which the French won the Napoleonic Wars. The world is immersed in steam technology and the vast population of the world is of anthropomorphic animals. The main character in the series is badger police officer Detective Inspector Archie LeBrock of Scotland Yard.

The second book in the series, Grandville: Mon Amour, will be released 2nd December.

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dronon — Mon 22 Nov 2010 - 00:55
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Bete Noire is French for "Black Beast".

RichmondLitFest (visitor) — Mon 22 Nov 2010 - 11:40
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Don't miss Brian Talbot speaking about 'Granville Mon Amour' at the Richmond upon Thames Literature Festival: November 30th at Orleans House Gallery (Coach House).
To book and for more details: www.richmondliterature.com

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