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The Curse of Cromwell: The Siege
BY ADAM COSS (AgE 13)
AUTHOR: DERMOT POYNTz ILLUSTRATOR: LEE gRACE PUBLISHER: MOCCu PRESS (NOv 2010) ISBN: 978-0-956655-80-6 RRP: €14.99 EXTENT & FORMAT: 46PP PAPERBACk COLOUR: FuLL COLOuR SIZE: 285 x 210MM
Moccu Press's debut book tells the story of the brutal taking and siege of Ireland by Oliver Cromwell and his Army in 1641-1650. The book visually shows you what life was like in Ireland during this time through short storylines and art illustrations. The layout of the book is very well done and it will encourage a lot more adults and teenagers alike to read it. The book was fun to read and some readers could learn more about Cromwell than they would have by reading a text book. This book will appeal to all ages and would make a great gift for anyone interested in our heritage; I would greatly recommend this book to both primary and secondary school students in Ireland as it will really teach them more about Oliver Cromwell and that part of our history. I look forward to the next book in this series... "The purpose of presenting Irish history
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through the medium of the graphic novel is to make it accessible to all. Often children have an interest in history, but are put off by text heavy books. Also, adults may not have the time or inclination to approach the subject. Moccu Press' titles provide a solution in full colour graphic novel glory." - Dermot Poyntz
Lee Grace is a Waterford City based graphic de- signer and illus¬trator of Curse of Cromwell: The Siege. www.leegrace.com Moccu Press was founded in 2010 by NUI, Galway graduate Dermot Poyntz, who holds a BA in English & History, and an MA in Literature & Pub- lishing. Dermot Poyntz served in the 3rd Cavalry Squadron for nine years and has had previous work published in An Cosantóir. Future titles in- clude War of the Two Kings and Plight of the Wild Geese. For more information: Web: www.moccupress.com Email: moccupress@yahoo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/moccupress
www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE
he Curse of Oliver Cromwell: The Siege is a historical graphic novel written by Der- mot Poyntz and illustrated by Lee Grace.
