The Eagle of the Ninth book by Rosemary Sutcliff, now also a film, was illustrated by C Walter Hodges (1909-2004) who was educated at London’s Dulwich College from 1922-25. The school has an intriguing, well organised record of illustrious former students. I had not known C Walter Hodges illustrated historical novelist Elizabeth Goudge, an important influence on Rosemary Sutcliff. Read More »
Did The Eagle of The Ninth make-up artist tattoo with spandrils?
The Eagle of the Ninth film (Rosemary Sutcliff book) make-up artist said that The Eagle of the Ninth was ‘great because we had a pretty loose historic brief, so we were able to come up with the tribal styles and be really creative’. Rosemary Sutcliff did detailed tight research so not too loose or not too creative I trust. I do hope he read the book. Read More »
The Eagle of the Ninth and Centurion films are totally different stories
The Eagle of the Ninth film and Centurion are totally different stories, the director of Centurion, Neil Marshall, has said. Rosemary Sutcliff’s book is the basis only for the film of the same name. Asked if he found it ‘fortuitous to be releasing Centurion given the revival of the swords and sandals movie and with The Eagle of the Ninth and Clash of the Titans among others coming out, he said: Read More »
Hollywood turns to The Eagle of the Ninth and ancient warriors and legends to win audiences
The Eagle of the Ninth film, based upon Rosemary Sutcliff’s book, resonates with Americans thinking about the place of their country in the world, according to The Telegraph newspaper and the CEO of the film’s financing company Focus Features. Read More »
Rosemary Sutcliff wrote fairytales | Einstein said fairy-tales essential for intelligence
Rosemary Sutcliff created evocative historical novels and fairy-tales from her powerful imagination. She would have agreed with scientist Albert Einstein:
If you want your children to be intelligent read them fairy-tales. If you want them to be more intelligent read them more fairy tales.Read More »
ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF (1920-92) 