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Production files now off to printer’s!

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Very exciting–we have now sent off the digital files for Jules Verne’s Mikhail Strogoff to the printer! Quite a long way to go yet in production, with ozalids(digital proofs), printing and all the associated extras to come, but it was wonderful to see the complete files of what is going to be an absolutely sumptuous book!

In next week or two, we’ll be uploading a pic of the splendid cover but in the meantime, here’s the finalised back cover blurb, to whet your appetite:

Russia, late 19th century. The Empire is in great peril, and only one man can save it: the bold and resourceful young messenger Mikhail Strogoff. In a desperate race against time, he must face great dangers if he is to deliver his warning, as foreign armies mass on the border and a traitor lurks ready to strike. But is it already too late?

The first full English translation in over a hundred years of legendary author Jules Verne’s thrilling adventure novel.

Update on Jules Verne’s Mikhail Strogoff

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Mikhail Strogoff cover illoSophie Masson here, co-director of Eagle Books. We thought you might appreciate an update on what’s been going on here as we work on our wonderful project.
Stephanie Smee has now finished her translation and delivered the entire manuscript of the text and it is currently in the editorial and proof-reading process. It’s an absolutely fabulous translation which completely captures the verve and spirit of Verne’s original and it’s been such a pleasure for me to reread a book I read with such enjoyment in French recreated in perfectly-pitched English–almost like discovering it yet again!
Meanwhile, art director and illustrator David Allan is working away at the pictures which will accompany the text. He has made the decision to create full page black and white illustrations scattered throughout the book, instead of thumbnail pictures at the beginning of each chapter as we’d previously planned. This is a design decision which we believe will only enhance the book. As well, beautiful coloured endpapers featuring a map of Mikhail’s journey are currently being designed by Fiona McDonald and Beattie Alvarez. It’s all looking wonderful!

Our crowdfunding campaign is over!

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Sergei Prokudin girl with strawberriesAnd a big thank you is due to all our wonderful contributors! Though we didn’t meet our target, we are very pleased to have raised such a substantial amount, which will greatly help in funding the production of the beautiful limited edition of Jules Verne’s Mikhail Strogoff.  We really appreciate all the support, both financial and  moral, that we have received. In the next few weeks, we’ll also be putting a pre-order form on the website, for all those of you who missed out on the crowdfunding campaign. In the meantime, on the Pre-order page, you’ll find the contact email to which you can send an email registering your interest.  Meanwhile, work continues apace on the book. Stephanie has just finished the translation of Part One of the book and Sophie has been editing it, while David has been working hard on the final colouring of the cover illustration. More updates and news soon!

Crowdfunding campaign to launch Eagle Books

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fireworks celebrationOur crowdfunding campaign to fund production of a beautiful limited edition of our launch title, the first English translation in over a hundred years of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel, Mikhail Strogoff, has just gone live! Head over there to find out more about this great opportunity to be part of a major publishing event, or check out our crowdfunding page here on our website.