British Museum: The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel

Kings squabble, armies clash and arrows fly in this thrilling, hilarious historical retelling of 1066, this is the Bayeux Tapestry as you've never seen it before! Written by Martin Howard (Mallory Vayle and The Curse of Maggoty Skull), and packed with medieval mayhem, kids will laugh out loud as the story behind one of history's most famous artworks unfolds as an action-packed graphic novel! Brilliantly illustrated in full colour by graphic novelist Javi de Castro, this graphic novel is published in partnership with the British Museum's landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition (between Sept-July 2026) and has been fully researched by museum experts. Explore the full Bayeux Tapestry Collection for all the family today: British Museum: My Bayeux ABC: A Bayeux Tapestry Alphabet Book (for age 2+) British Museum: My Bayeux Tapestry: A Colouring Book (for age 5+) British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad?: A Kid's Life a Medieval Castle (for age 6+) British Museum: The History of the Bayeux Tapestry (for age 7+)Author: Howard, Martin,author,de Castro, Javi,illustrator Contributors: Howard, Martin,author,de Castro, Javi,illustrator Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language Format: picture_book Published/Release Date: 13 Aug 2026 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Nosy Crow Ltd Author/Director/Artist: Martin Howard Dimension (cm): 210x140x10 mm Package Dimension (cm): 9x211x139 mm Item Weight (g): 200 Package Weight (g): 230