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Animal Farm

Owl Books — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:49:26 +0000

The perfect edition for any Orwell enthusiasts’ collection, discover Orwell’s classic dystopian masterpiece beautifully reimagined by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey

‘All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.’

Mr Jones of Manor Farm is so lazy and drunken that one day he forgets to feed his livestock. The ensuing rebellion under the leadership of the pigs Napoleon and Snowball leads to the animals taking over the farm. Vowing to eliminate the terrible inequities of the farmyard, the renamed Animal Farm is organised to benefit all who walk on four legs. But as time passes, the ideals of the rebellion are corrupted, then forgotten. And something new and unexpected emerges. . .

First published in 1945, Animal Farm – the history of a revolution that went wrong – is George Orwell’s brilliant satire on the corrupting influence of power.

Animal Farm : The Illustrated Edition

Owl Books — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:38:19 +0000

One of Faber’s hand-picked classics that no home should be without. Animal Farm is the timeless story of revolution – now with an exciting new cover and inside illustrations by Chris Mould.

All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.

It’s just an ordinary farm – until the animals revolt. They get rid of the irresponsible farmer. The other animals are sure that life is improving, but as systems are replaced and half-truths are retold, a new hierarchy emerges . . .

Orwell’s tale of propaganda, power and greed has never felt more pertinent.

This edition is part of a select range of illustrated ‘rite of passage reads’ from Faber, which includes: The Great Gatsby, The Bell Jar, Nineteen Eighty-Four, A Room with a View and Maurice.

‘Heartily recommend.‘ Just Imagine
‘Never been so timely . . . simply striking illustrations.‘ Armadillo Magazine
‘Atmospheric and deliciously macabre.‘ Lancashire Post
‘Perfectly pitched.‘ WRD Magazine

Animal Farm

Owl Books — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:38:00 +0000

A striking graphic novel adaptation of the George Orwell classic, Animal Farm.

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master Mr. Jones and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them – masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball – starts to take control.

Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another. Orwell’s chilling “fairy story” is a timeless and devastating satire of idealism betrayed by power and corruption.

This powerfully and beautifully drawn graphic novel adaptation is destined to become the classic illustrated edition of this celebrated work.

Stone Soup

Owl Books — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:53:10 +0000

A clever young man tricks an old woman into believing that soup can be made from a stone. As the pot of water boils with the stone in it, he urges her to add more and more ingredients until the soup is a feast “fit for a king.”

Classics Retold: Frankenstein

Owl Books — Sun, 17 May 2026 08:23:51 +0000