By Mel Calman Publisher: Souvenir Press ISBN: 9780285643093 It’s over 20 years since Mel Calman was prematurely taken from us so, in his memory, his daughter Stephanie has brought together some of her favourite cartoons on the subject of love for this new collection. Opening with a touching foreword by Michael Palin, the book is […]
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Valerian & Laureline Vol 10: Brooklyn Line Terminus Cosmos
By Mézières & Christin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182638 Quick note of warning: you’ll need to have read the previous volume to get any proper enjoyment of this one. Valerian’s been struggling with his half of the mission, back on contemporary Earth, causing him to let down his guard and play into the hands of those […]
Random Acts Of Humour: The Second Gag Cartoon Collection
By Tim Harries Publisher: Tim Harries I need to declare an interest and say that I know Tim reasonably well, so in the spirit of balance this will not be a gushing review of his immense talent, gift for humour or his astounding ability to produce quality gag after quality gag. That would be easy, […]
Valerian & Laureline Vol 9: Châtelet Station, Destination Cassiopeia
By Mezières and Christin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 978-1-84918-244-7 When you pick up a Valerian and Laureline book it’s in the knowledge that’s it’s a classic series that helped to shape the modern medium, so expectations are going to be high. It’s not really fair to judge any tale by contemporary standards as something that may […]
Munnu: A Boy From Kashmir
By Malik Sajad Publisher: 4thEstate ISBN: 9780007513635 Here’s a story about a nation caught between two others. It’s the autobiographical tale of Sajad, also known as Munnu, meaning the youngest, growing up in occupied Kashmir in the 1990s. The story is told from his childhood experiences and observations, largely drawn from the injustices his particular region […]
The Bluecoats Vol 8: Auld Lang Blue
By Lambil & Cauvin Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182454 The Bluecoats is a book I could have very easily overlooked, but since discovering it it’s become a firm favourite in our house. Set during the American Civil War, it’s the tale of cavalrymen Sergeant Chesterfield and Corporal Blutch and their escapades on and off the battlefield. […]
