Breathing life into history through art, storytelling & education
STUART DOUCH:
HISTORIAN | GRAPHIC ARTIST | CARTOONIST | AUTHOR | EDUCATOR
Stuart Douch is an artist, cartoonist, caricaturist, author, educator and illustrator of historical graphic novels. His graphic novel, 1066: The Battle of Hastings, will be published by GMC Publications in April 2025.
Stuart served as Headmaster of Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School from 2013 to 2023. He is also a private tutor of English and History for students from Year 5 to Year 13 (Common Entrance prep, GCSEs and A-Levels).
Forthcoming Release
The year 1066 is one of the most famous dates in English history, marking the Battle of Hastings. This pivotal event ended the Anglo-Saxon era and began the Norman rule in England.
Stuart Douch’s new graphic novel dives into the story of what happened before, during, and after this iconic battle. Discover the crucial decisions and mistakes that led William of Normandy to become England’s first Norman king, and explore the mystery around Harold’s death — was it really an arrow to the eye?
Through dynamic comic-strip panels, readers will step into the action, learning about the key figures, the tactics and weapons used, and even some of the languages of the time. It’s a perfect way for children to engage with this landmark period in history.
With bright, saturated colours inspired by Marvel and classic comic artists, Stuart’s style brings a bold, exaggerated energy to the heroes and villains of 1066. His love of caricature shines through, blending lively characterisation with rich, atmospheric colour.
Pub month: April 2025; ISBN-13: 9781787081550; Author: Stuart Douch; Price: £12.99; Binding: HB; No. of pages: 56; Dimensions: 249 x 204 mm.