Star author-illustrator couple collaborate on first graphic novel
Married couple Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride started working together on their first graphic novel, Blunderbore, during COVID lockdowns.
Melbourne couple Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride have collaborated on their first graphic novel, Blunderbore. The book tells a retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, incorporating a young girl who may be imagining the entire story. Laguna is an acclaimed author, while McBride is an illustrator with a focus on fantasy. They first met and collaborated during Melbourne's COVID lockdowns, working together on children's picture books before moving on to the graphic novel.
McBride drew the illustrations while Laguna provided structure and pacing as a novelist. The graphic novel features McBride's black-and-white art depicting the scale of the giant and his army of rat servants. The story also introduces Aunt Lucy, a grown-up who encourages the protagonist's imagination, serving as an allegory for fostering creativity.
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