By Morris & Goscinny Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 9781849182263 For this landmark 50th volume Cinebook have compiled seven of Morris And Goscinny’s shorter tales into one book, offering us stories concerning topics such as a dentist-shy kid, a disputed calf, a saloon pianist with grand designs and a look at good ol’ Western hospitality. There’s everything […]
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Lucky Luke Vol 49: The Daltons’ Amnesia
By Gauche, Léturgie & Morris Publisher: Cinebook ISBN: 978149182195 During their latest escape attempt the four Dalton brothers manage to tunnel into the neighbouring cell just prior to a visit from the prison authorities. With the tunnel entrance concealed beneath the bunk they learn that the cell’s occupant is suffering from amnesia, and because he […]
Obelix & Co
By Goscinny & Uderzo Publisher: Orion ISBN: 9780752866529 When I was a child a trip to the library meant a beeline to the low-lying shelf that, if you were lucky, would have an Asterix book or two. I discovered many a fantastic tale there, and years later I’ve steadily been rediscovering them by buying the […]
Asterix & The Missing Scroll
By Ferri & Conrad Publisher: Orion ISBN: 9781510100459 It’s another welcome return for Asterix and Obelix in this latest adventure by the new creative team of Jean-Yves Ferro and Didier Conrad. On this occasion the tale involves Caesar writing his memoirs based around his time warring in Gaul, and although a major hit with the […]
Wight Smiles 4
By Rupert Besley ISBN: 9781870947763 CCGB member Rupert Besley lives on the Isle of Wight and is a regular cartoon contributor to the Isle of Wight County Press, of which many make up the contents of this latest collection. Never been to the Isle of Wight? Think these gags will sail right over your noggin? […]
Let’s Compromise & Say I’m Right… Calman On Love & Relationships
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 […]