- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Hamlyn (6 Sep 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0600621197
- ISBN-13: 978-0600621195
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 20.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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"Giles is an extremely popular winner across the generations. His books are still selling well after more than 50 years and his humour is not stuck in any particular time frame. He appeals to a very wide cross-section of the public" - Paul Gravett, Projects Director of the British Cartoon Trust.
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Giles has long been recognised as one of the most unique and talented satirists of the post-war years. With over 15,000 of his cartoons in the "Express" archives, "Giles - The Collection 2011" continues the treasured tradition of his artistry, bringing together 150 of his most humorous and perceptive illustrations in a brand new annual that is guaranteed to leave his loyal readers laughing and reminiscing for hours. Spanning a number of decades and subjects including family life, transport, the Law and holidays, this time-tested tome is a must for every Giles fan.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I always used to buy the Giles Annual as an Xmas present for my brother and end up reading it myself. This collection from across the years brings back some memories and there is still much within its pages to chuckle over.
The strips themselves are arranged into themed sections, with titles such as 'The Sex War' and then chronologically. Even though Giles first started cartooning in the first half of the Twentieth Century, a lot of the humour is bang up to date. I particularly liked the Marriage Guidance scene (with the government slogan, 'Don't Divorce! Go on a Corce!'). With his ability to showcase both the foibles of traditional families and trendies, Giles just doesn't seem to date.
The strips themselves are arranged into themed sections, with titles such as 'The Sex War' and then chronologically. Even though Giles first started cartooning in the first half of the Twentieth Century, a lot of the humour is bang up to date. I particularly liked the Marriage Guidance scene (with the government slogan, 'Don't Divorce! Go on a Corce!'). With his ability to showcase both the foibles of traditional families and trendies, Giles just doesn't seem to date.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a collection of cartoons from way back and unless you remember the circumstances in which they were drawn perhaps they may not appear as funny as at the time Giles drew them. But well worth getting.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When they come to write the definitive social history of 20th century Britain. Forget the scholarly tomes. Grandma, the dogs, Vera and the kids reflected how the nation saw the Wilson Heath years, post war austerity and the coming of the permissive society. if you've not a stack of old original annuals for your own personal use, then buy this new release that merely skims the surface of decades of Giles.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fantastic
The one and only Giles,he did it always. He gave a light in dark days. The book is really fantastc,Hans
Published 17 months ago by hans vanschagen
Fantastic!
This product, if you are at all familiar witht he 'Giles' series, is typical of the excellent humour and illustrastive genius that created previous Giles books. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chris, Nottingham
Wonderfully nostalgic
I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband, but was also dying to look at it myself.
It did not disappoint - we have both spent some time happily dipping into... Read more
It did not disappoint - we have both spent some time happily dipping into... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. Sally Roff
Giles 2011
What would Christmas be like without Giles? This evokes memories of a long gone England. A kinder, whimsical and gentler place.
Published 17 months ago by Jimser10
Helen at Howden
Book ordered, received and now in Canada as a present to my brother. Everything went just as I have come to expect from purchases from Amazon - brilliant
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. H. Ellerby
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