Interviews with the ghosts of Roman emperors

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

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Age range: 7+

Live from the Crypt is an hilarious information series with an undead chat show format where ghostly historical figures are interviewed by the diverse crew of the show about their lives and experiences, featuring quirky illustrations, comic strips and play script-style text.

In this volume, the ghosts of Roman emperors, including Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and Nero, are interviewed about their achievements, eccentricities and ruthless rules, with scheming and murders galore. It brings history to irreverent, wacky life in a way never seen before.

Author Bio

John Townsend worked as a Secondary School teacher before becoming a writer of childrens books for all ages. Rory Walker trained at Falmouth College of Arts and Brighton university. He has worked as a freelance illustrator and designer on computer games, advertising campaigns, magazines and childrens books, for clients including the BBC, Aardman and Usborne.