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101 Brockbank Cartoons Chris Ellis

101 Brockbank Cartoons By Chris Ellis

101 Brockbank Cartoons by Chris Ellis


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Summary

Motoring enthusiasts need no introduction to Russell Brockbank's incomparable cartoons, which were enormously popular in the fifties, sixties and seventies but have been rarely published since his death in 1979. This title features a collection of his work.

101 Brockbank Cartoons Summary

101 Brockbank Cartoons by Chris Ellis

This work includes a foreword by Quentin Blake. Motoring enthusiasts need no introduction to Russell Brockbank's incomparable cartoons, which were enormously popular in the fifties, sixties and seventies but have been rarely published since his death in 1979. Now the best of his work has been collected together in an inexpensive, landscape-format paperback that will introduce his humour and draughtsmanship to new generations of enthusiasts as well as stir nostalgia among long-time devotees. This book will be an ideal Christmas gift for any motoring-minded father, husband or boyfriend.

About Chris Ellis

This book has been compiled by Sue and Chris Ellis, daughter and son-in-law of the late Russell Brockbank. They administer the Russell Brockbank Partnership, which has been set up to celebrate Brockbank's life and work.

Table of Contents

Features a captivating cross-section of Brockbank's best work. 'Major Upset', the character who appeared weekly in Motor magazine, features strongly. Other sections include 'Grand Prix', 'Mini' and 'Women and Cars'. Roald Dahl's illustrator, Quentin Blake, provides a warm foreword, recollecting the time Brockbank, when Art Editor of Punch, gave him an early break in his career. The book is introduced by Sue Ellis - Brockbank's daughter. Brockbank's work was characterised by a wonderful sense of humour and an eye for the bizarre situation that 'might just happen'.

Additional information

GOR001441835
9781844256471
1844256472
101 Brockbank Cartoons by Chris Ellis
Used - Very Good
Paperback
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
20081023
112
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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