Sam Prentice-Jones is an author-illustrator living in Brighton. He graduated from Arts University Bournemouth in 2019 with a BA Hons in Illustration, specializing in digital, graphic, character-based work. Sam likes to create work that celebrates diversity and queer culture and began his career by curating a queer illustration magazine titled POOF Magazine which ran 2019-2021. Since then, Sam has gone on to create work for the worlds of book publishing, web design, advertising and product design as well as being featured in art fairs across the UK. He is the author of the graphic novel Arcana: The Lost Heirs.
Arcana left me glowing with joy. A delightful, uplifting and inclusive world. * Wren James, author of LAST SEEN ONLINE * [A] cool graphic novel. . . this is one I predict will do well with all teenagers, whether they are already into graphic novels or not. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller * Guided by the principles of Tarot, Prentice-Jones creates a world both familiar and infused with an otherworldliness that is simply captivating. Unmissable for lovers of a witchy tale. -- Ruth Concannon * Irish Examiner * An unapologetically queer story that effectively explores an intriguing mystery. * Kirkus * Readers will enjoy the mysteries of the new magical universe, as well as the genuine and adorable queer relationships . . . This should fly off shelves. * School Library Journal * This stunning graphic novel will immerse KS4 students in family secrets, surprising bravery and buried truths. * The School Reading List *