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Giles The Collection 2015 Northern & Shell PLC/Express Newspapers

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Giles The Collection 2015 by Northern & Shell PLC/Express Newspapers


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Irreverent, clever and entertaining, Giles' cartoons have timeless appeal.

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Giles The Collection 2015 by Northern & Shell PLC/Express Newspapers

Perennial bestseller and a Christmas gift guaranteed to make dad and grandad chortle, this is a brand-new collection of 150 Giles cartoons. A witty and clever examination of the vagaries and quirks of all aspects of British life, it confirms Giles' reputation as the 20th century's greatest cartoonist. This superb collection demonstrates that his perceptive take on life is as relevant today as when the cartoons were first published.

In this collection, Giles invites his fans to join him in his caravan on a riotous journey around England, Scotland and Wales. Taken from the Express and -- Express archives, 150 cartoons provide a tour of the quirks and joys of regional life. The artworks cover everyday scenes from Britain's recent past, with a tongue-in-cheek approach to politics, the media and popular culture.

Brilliantly witty and full of irreverent fun, this compilation is the ideal addition to your Giles collection.

About Northern & Shell PLC/Express Newspapers

Carl Giles was born in Islington, north London, on 29 September 1916. After leaving school at fourteen, he initially trained in animation before moving into cartoons, when working for Reynolds News. In 1943 Giles moved to the Sunday Express and Daily Express, eventually replacing Strube and becoming the Daily Express "War Correspondent Cartoonist" with the 2nd Army in 1945. Best known for his Express "family", his cartoons had enormous popular appeal and in 1959 he was awarded an OBE. Giles left the Daily Express in 1989 but continued working for the Sunday Express until 1991. He died in 1995.

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GOR006332661
9780600624578
0600624579
Giles The Collection 2015 by Northern & Shell PLC/Express Newspapers
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
2014-09-01
160
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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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