The Celebrated Cases of Dick Tracy 1931 - 1951
Chester Gould, Ellery Queen (intro.). Wellfleet Press, 1990. All the famous names appear in this super compilation of tales: Mole, Flattop, Breathless Mahoney, Little Face, BB Eyes, The Brow, etc. 4 daily strips to a page, the best stories. 292 pages. Hard Cover Black & White 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm) Dust Jacket (ISBN: 155521620X)
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The Comics Before 1945
Brian Walker. Harry N. Abrams, 2006. In their first five decades, the funnies became an essential element of American life. This followed on from the development the Yellow Kid, who first appeared in 1895. Comic strip characters such as Mutt & Jeff, the Katzenjammer Kids, Krazy Kat, Tarzan, Dick Tracy, Popeye, Blondie, Li'l Abner were everywhere. In addition to the daily & Sunday newspaper strips they appeared in live-action and animated films, stage plays, and radio programs. They became an intrinsic part of American society, with their catchphrases accepted into everyday language.

In Brian Walker’s detailed & lavishly illustrated reference we take a chorological look at the various decades, from the turn-of the 20th century until the mid-1940s. Also included are 21 in-depth biographies of the most influential creators, plus a detailed bibliography & full index. It’s large format & beautiful illustrations will make this a standard reference for many years to come. For anyone interested in American popular culture or the history of its comic strips this is a book to treasure. 336 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 13" x 15" (330mm x 381mm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0-6109-4970-9
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The Gremlins: The Lost Walt Disney Production Flight Lieutenant Roald Dahl. Dark Horse, 2006. Gremlins where mythical creatures supposedly responsible for all the things that go wrong with an aircraft who first ...more...

Peanuts A Golden Celebration The Art & Story of the World's Best-loved Comic Strip
Charles Schulz. From its infancy in 1950 Peanuts has become the world's most widely syndicated comic strip. Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy are now household names. 192 pages of strips and 64 pages of colour Sundays, plus unique photos and Schulz's own comments on the world of Peanuts. 256 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 12" (25cm x 30cm) Dust Jacket (ISBN: 0062702440)
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The Very Best Of Herman
Jim Unger. Grub Street, 1993. Celebrated newspaper strip syndicated all over the world. 96 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 9" x 6" (23cm x 15cm) (ISBN: 0948817844)
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The Yellow Kid A Centennial Celebration of the Kid Who Started the Comics
Richard F Outcault. Kitchen Sink. 'Dis is de story of me sweet young life!'. The first ever comic strip reprinted for the first time since its original appearance over 100 years ago. Started in 1895 by Outcault as Hogan's Alley it was a huge success in its day.

With an introduction by Bill Blackbeard and a foreword by William Randolph Hearst III. Includes 160 pages of full colour art. 300+ pages. Hard Cover Full Colour ISBN: 0878163808
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