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Napoleon’s Starship is a completed graphic novel we are launching through Kickstarter. Written and illustrated by Katherine Blakeney, Napoleon’s Starship is an alternative history that asks the question what Napoleon conquered other planets? Would he destroy their culture and pillage their art and antiquities too?
Revolution through Art! Art through Revolution!
Napoleon's Starship is told through the eyes of Gavroche, a young revolutionist and artist. On Earth, she joined the protests against Napoleon's cruel rule. No longer being able to stand his tyranny, Gavroche stows away on Napoleon's Starship, determined to assassinate him.
When Gavroche is caught by Napoleon's troops, Napoleon's Master of Artistic Propaganda attempts to force her to use her art for propaganda. Gavroche resists, eventually meeting the denizens of this new planet. A kinship is formed with these creatures that speak through scent and Gavroche devises a desperate plan to overthrow the galactic emperor!
Awesome! Where can I get a copy?
Great question! We will be launching a Kickstarter soon. For now you can sign up now to be notified when the Napoleon’s Starship Kickstarter goes live.
Who is Katherine Blakeney?
Katherine Blakeney is an artist, writer, animator, archaeologist and pilot. Her stop motion animated short films have screened at numerous international film festivals and won various awards. Her paintings have been exhibited at Cork Gallery in Lincoln Center. Every summer she works in ancient Egyptian tombs, uncovering the secrets of Ancient Egyptian craftsmanship. It was there where she first saw the negative impact the loss and destruction of the antiquities has done.
You can never have too many swords…
Napoleon's Starship directly draws upon Katherine's experience as an archeologist and what she has seen on her digs in Egypt. She is very passionate about preserving our ancient history and art while still bringing it to the people. Art isn't just something for the privileged, it is for all of us!
Although Katherine has been an artist for many years, Napoleon's Starship is Katherine's first published graphic novel.