Lord of the Flies launch with Aimée de Jongh
Lord of the Flies launch with Aimée de Jongh at Manchester Literature Festival
70 years after the publication of William Golding’s story of a group of British schoolboys who descend into savagery after being stranded on a desert island, Aimee de Jongh has created a stunning, first ever graphic novel version of Lord of the Flies. Aimee joins us to discuss her experience of adapting the book, her work as an illustrator and how Golding’s tale has inspired other writers.
Aimee de Jongh is a renowned graphic novelist and animator from the Netherlands. Her debut, The Return of the Honey Buzzard, won the Prix Saint-Michel and was adapted into a live-action film. Her second graphic novel, Days of Sand, was an international bestseller and nominated for two Eisner awards. Presented in partnership with Manchester UNESCO City of Literature, Lakes International Comic Arts Festival and New Dutch Writing. Hosted by Kate Feld.
Manchester Central Library
Saturday, 12th October 2024
5:00 PM
Lord Of The Flies With Aimee De Jongh | Manchester Literature Festival