Description
The story of Jim Larkin and the lockout of Dublin workers in 1913 led by William Martin Murphy, told in graphic novel form.
On August 26th 1913, the trams of Dublin stopped. The Great Dublin Lockout had begun. Over the next four months, James Larkin would lead the workers of Dublin against William Martin Murphy and the Employers Federation in a conflict that would change the face of Irish industrial relations.
Dublin was brought to its knees by the food shortages and the aftermath of Bloody Sunday. As winter approached, Larkin lead his Firey Cross campaign to England, hoping to rally the entire United Kingdom to strike in support of the Irish workers.
About the Author
Rory McConville has been working in the comic book industry since he was sixteen. In that time he has written for DC Comics, Newbold Enterprises, Shadowline Comics and Fan-Atic Press. He currently studies English and History at University College Cork.
Reviews
with an evident respect for history, they bring the pages of textbooks to life for the young adult reader
-- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013enlightening
-- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013even-handed in its representation, Paddy Lynch's understated artwork complements McConville's engaging and historically accurate material
-- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013a wonderful atmospheric ambiance
-- Books Irelandeffective text and graphics have brought the episodes vividly to life
-- Books Irelandone to be highly recommended
-- Books Irelandthis graphic novel is important
-- http://girlslikecomics.comMcConville's writing is at all times very tight; Big Jim is clearly a work that's been edited and rewritten and edited some more, but the process stands to the finished product
-- http://girlslikecomics.comI had my stepfather read it, to see what he thought. He's a huge history buff. It was the first graphic novel he'd ever seen, He said - I think it would be a great introduction for young people coming to history for the first time, who want to know what happened and get a taste of the era, but don't want to have to go diving into some big tome.
-- http://girlslikecomics.comaccessible format
-- eastwallforall.iebeautifully illustrated
-- eastwallforall.iethe children ... were fascinated by their [Rory and Paddy's] presentation
-- eastwallforall.ieMcConville's writing is skilful
-- Look LeftLynch's artwork is extremely effective, as rough and dark as the era it depicts, and interesting use is made of archival photographs cleverly interspersed throughout
-- Look Leftquite witty in places
-- Look Leftan enjoyable and unique read, as well as being a great introduction to the Lockout in it its centenary year
-- Look Leftan immersive, almost thriller-like, storytelling style
-- NewsFourenjoyable to read ... a good sense of the time
-- thecomiccast.comwould highly recommend people buy it
-- thecomiccast.com'the Irish comics industry has never been in better form, something which this offering from Rory McConville and Paddy Lynch only serves to confirm'
-- Sunday Business Post'[O'Brien Press graphic novels] appeal as much to children as to older readers'
-- Evening Echo'a valuable and refreshing look at an important part of Irish history'
-- Evening EchoBook Information
ISBN 9781847173065
Author Rory McConville
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint O'Brien Press Ltd
Publisher O'Brien Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 420g
Dimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm * 7mm
