Join authorMichael Barrettfor a fascinating illustrated talk exploring the making of his bestselling graphic novel,Preston North End – The Rise of the Invincibles.

Travel back to theearly days of Victorian footballand discover the remarkable story of the men who became known as theInvincibles.

Michael will reveal:

Why he wanted to tell their story – and how the idea was born

Who the original Invincibles were and what made them so special

How the historical story was transformed into a graphic novel

The process of creating the artwork and pages, including Michael’s work with legendaryRoy of the RoversartistDavid Sque

With original illustrations and behind-the-scenes insight into the creation of the book, this is the story of the Invinciblesas you’ve never seen it before.

Whether you’re aPNE fan, a football fan, a lover of local history, or simply interested in books, illustration and graphic novels, this promises to be a fantastic event.

Michael will also be available afterwards to discuss his new work, answer questions, and sign copies of the book.

Come and discover how the Invincibles came to life on the page.

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