Text by Ekaterina Stepanenko, illustrated by Polya Plavinskaya

Beautifully illustrated and fact-laden exploration of pirates throughout history and across the globe.

Who were the real pirates of the Caribbean and beyond? Find out in this gorgeously illustrated guide to pirate life! Packed with intriguing historical details, it reveals the true nature of piracy and gives insights into ships and weapons, food and dress, the Pirate Code and plunder, flags and hidden treasures, and much more. Be prepared to meet the notorious Blackbeard, the fearsome Hayreddin Barbarossa, and the women pirates Jeanne de Belleville and Grace O’Malley. From Viking times to the Golden Age of Piracy and up to present day, this book takes you on a thrilling voyage debunking pirate myths of peg legs, eye patches and parrots.

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2023 Winner of BCBF Illustrators Exhibition

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German, Italian, Spanish and Catalan

Represented together with Syllabes Agency.