Comic artist Keith Burns turns his hand to new World War Two Ladybird Books

By John Freeman on November 14, 2017

Launched earlier this year as part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Battle of Britain is an accessible, insightful and authoritative account of the most famous aerial battle in history – featuring stunning art by “Johnny Red” artist Keith Burns.

The book is written by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland, drawing on the latest research and interviews with participants to bring colour, detail and a fresh perspective to the story.

Battle of Britain is the first of a Ladybird Books 12-volume World War Two history looking at dramatic moments of the six-year conflict, part of the revival of the brand.

The series will focus on pivotal events, including Blitzkrieg, Battle of the Atlantic, war on Pacific and D-Day – and Keith Burns has been commissioned tomprovide art on two more volumes.

Battle of Britain delves into the tactics, organisation and new technologies that were brought to bear, about the different challenges faced by both the RAF and the Luftwaffe, and, above all, the skill, bravery and endurance of the airmen engaged in a contest that was of critical importance to the outcome of the war.

Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture.

Other books currently available in the Ladybird Expert series include Climate Change, Quantum Mechanics, Evolution and Shackleton.

• Buy the Battle of Britain from Amazon.co.uk (using this link helps support downthetubes)

• Find Keith Burns on Facebook

With thanks to Jeremy Briggs

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John Freeman

John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.