{"product_id":"masters-of-british-comic-art-david-roach-9781781087596","title":"Masters of British Comic Art","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominated for the 'Best Comics-Related Book' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eEisner Award \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The definitive educational title to bring readers through the journey of comic strips from the perspective of British history... a whole new world of information and staggeringly beautiful art.\" - Comic Beat\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wildly entertaining and educational tome is a journey through the history of British comics - from the birth of the 20th century to the 80s invasion of American comics by the likes of \u003cb\u003eBrian Bolland\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDave Gibbons\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eKevin O' Neill\u003c\/b\u003e (to name but a few), right up to today's up-and-coming British art stars and the talents of tomorrow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Revealing the extraordinary history of the UK's prolific comic book industry from the 19th Century to the 21st, this ground breaking volume celebrates the incredible artists who made a huge impact on British comics and would go on to revolutionize the industry on a global scale. Featuring a Who's Who of talent, including \u003cb\u003eBrian Bolland\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eYvonne Hutton\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDave Gibbons\u003c\/b\u003e, celebrated greats such as \u003cb\u003eDon Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e and lost masters like \u003cb\u003eReg Bunn\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eShirley Bellwood\u003c\/b\u003e. Author and \u003ci\u003e2000 AD\u003c\/i\u003e artist \u003cb\u003eDavid Roach\u003c\/b\u003e takes us on a journey through time detailing the surprising and fascinating evolution of the art from its humble beginnings to its current world-conquering status. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Including artwork from a vast number highly-acclaimed artists, carefully scanned from original artwork, \u003ci\u003eMasters of British Comic Art\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive study and celebration of a beloved industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Roach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1781087598\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781781087596\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebellion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.00h x 9.20w x 1.30d","brand":"David Roach","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43988018757887,"sku":"9781781087596","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a1f3a99c-859c-492a-8d1b-eadaf92d1528.jpg?v=1683292168","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/masters-of-british-comic-art-david-roach-9781781087596","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}