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Great British Comics (Paperback)

by Paul Gravett (Author)

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Aurum Press Ltd (26 Oct 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1845131703
ISBN-13: 978-1845131708
Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 23.8 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Observer, November 27 2005

" thorough and well-written, with a linking narrative that makes it a rattling good story".

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"Great British Comics" offers a feast of striking cartoon graphics, a celebration of Britain's perennially popular comic heroes and their acclaimed creators, and a guide to collecting for everyone who remembers fondly the comics they grew up with. British comics are truly world famous, as well as being read by millions across the UK. Since the 1980s, there has been a British invasion of writers and artists into American comic books, revitalizing everything from Batman to X-Men and originating uniquely British characters of their own, such as Modesty Blaise and the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Divided into chapters by themes such as schooldays, animals and the future, the book will chart the careers of familiar favourites such as Dennis the Menace and Dan Dare across the decades from the 1920s to the 1990s. The lively, informative text will be richly illustrated with toys, badges, merchandise and collectables, as well as comic-book covers, pages and annuals.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Business Icon's Candid Biography, 21 Dec 2005

By	Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract.com" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Top Man: How Philip Green Built His High Street Empire (Hardcover)

Authors Stewart Lansley and Andy Forrester do a good job of crafting the story of Philip Green, who bullied, connived, intimidated, schemed, blustered and outworked his way to the top of the heap in British retailing. The son of "business-obsessed" parents, Green learned the value of driving a hard bargain early in life. He specialized in buying goods at distressed prices so that later he could appear gracious when he sold them for a low price and put a tidy profit in his pocket. As the authors deftly portray, Green was a master of retail haggling. In fact, one disappointment is that the book doesn't deviate from its "business-icon biography" mode to delve more deeply into the attitudes and techniques that made Green a killer dealmaker. Guile, intimidation and ruthlessness no doubt played major roles. The authors do a thorough, creditable job of telling the inside story of how Green clawed his way to his current rank as Britain's fifth richest person. At times, however, they focus too much on internal political intricacies that may not interest most readers. That said, we recommend this interesting portrait of a retail tycoon whose whims still affect the daily lives of tens of thousands of Brits.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential book about comics, 1 Nov 2006

By	Lewis Stringer (Warwickshire, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's been quite a while since a book as thorough as this has been written on home grown comics, but Great British Comics has been worth the wait. Paul Gravett and Peter Stanbury should be proud of their work here, for it's about the most definitive book on UK comics that's been published.

Some previous books on the genre have only shown the covers to the comics, but this book also showcases the strips themselves, with numerous crisp reprodictions, some even taken from the original artwork, warts and all. Pleasingly, newspaper strips are also included, as are independent comics, two areas which are sometimes overlooked when people write about British comics.

Most importantly, Great British Comics shatters the often-heard myth that "the British comics industry is dead", as it includes examples of strips that bring us right up to date. What this proves is that although some people only consider "traditional comics" to have any merit, British comics have always evolved with the times so each generation has its own idea on what these "traditions" are, from Victorian tabloid comic/ story papers to today's slick comic / magazine hybrids.

The book also contains a timeline designed by Stanbury which shows the lifespan of various titles over the past 100 years. Plus there are several photographs which help give a cultural reference to certain eras, such as the full page photo of kids queueing for rationed comics outside a newsagent in 1943!

An essential book for anyone with an interest in comics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gentlemen, we have a winner..., 21 Nov 2006

By	Alan Woollcombe - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Most general books about comics tend to specialize or be skewed towards a certain genre, audience or era - think 'superheroes', 'alternative', '1960s'. It's a rare beast that eschews such temptations and goes all out for the historical sweep, without seeming superficial or conversely dragged down by the weight of facts and figures. Fortunately, comics historian Paul Gravett wears his extensive learning lightly and weaves an extremely readable overview of a dense field, aided by inviting layouts from the talented Peter Stanbury.

So who should buy this book? Just about anyone with an interest in British comics will get something out of it: the melange of visuals from a century and a half of comic strips will draw in the casual browser, while its authoritative blend of comics culture and history will appeal to the comics' cognoscenti.

Put simply, this is the best primer on British comics I've ever read. Put it on your shopping list now.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Top Man - Top Dog!!
I found it hard to put the book down. This was a great insight into the world and antics of Phil Green and his business antics. A great read.

Published 5 months ago by Philip Grant

5.0 out of 5 stars a top book
great book, but it shows how scared people are of this guy, i guess because it was not authorised by philip green - it shows how some one with nothing can build himself up - would... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Mr. S. Franks

5.0 out of 5 stars It is easy to see how this guy is a billionaire!!!
I only bought this paperback on the off chance it could be interesting and i couldnt put it down until i had finished it. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Mr. M. Westcott

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and inspiring
I have a few books on comics in general, and 'Great British Comics' beats all of them hands down. It is wonderfully written - not scholarly, not dumb, but perfectly readable,... Read more

Published on 13 Dec 2006 by G. C. Ewing

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll never look at the High Street the same way again!
Read this book to see how one man can influence the way you shop. This is an inspirational read, and because it is not an "official" biography it describes the rough and the... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A deal making maestro
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