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Books
Axel Scheffler illustrates Free Information Book explaining the Coronavirus to Children
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.
Puffin re-jigs 80th anniversary celebration plans, takes “Festival of Big Dreams” virtual
Children’s book publisher Puffin has re-vamped its 80th anniversary celebration plans
Out Now: Soviet Space Graphics
Out now from Phaidon is Soviet Space Graphics by Alexandra Sankova, published in collaboration with the Moscow Design Museum
Creative Things To Do While Self Isolating: Enter a Gilbert White Writing Competition
Petersfield Bookshop in Hampshire has launched a writing competition to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of British naturalist Gilbert White
Which Bond is Best? Bond vs. Bond may hold the answers…
Bond vs. Bond by Paul Simpson, an unofficial but comprehensive guide to Ian Fleming’s world famous secret agent, is on sale now
Beano book “Dennis in Star Paws: The Rise of Minnie” by Nigel Auchterlounie, out now
Studio Press latest Beano book – Dennis in Star Paws: The Rise of Minnie, by the brilliant Nigel Auchterlounie – is out now
In Review: Deadly! Irish History – The Vikings by John Farrelly
John Farrelly might just be one of the finest cartoonists you’ve never heard of
Adrian Mackinder’s book on Stan Lee on the way from Pen and Sword
Writer, performer and producer Adrian Mackinder‘s first book, its title recently revealed as Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World, is on course from Pen and Sword Books, due late 2020. Writing about the commission on his blog last year,… Read More ›
Professor Howe, the Doctor Who charity parody, heads to Patreon
The ever-expanding range of Professor Howe books – charity Doctor Who parodies – now has a presence on the subscriber service Patreon
In Review: The Sheerglam Conspiracy by Steve MacManus
Colin Noble has rediscovered his copy of the legendary novel, The Sheerglam Conspiracy by Steve MacManus – find out what he thinks of it!
Candy Jar Books announces “Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos”
Candy Jar Books has announced a limited edition release of Kklak!: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos
Limited Edition Masters of British Comic Art Cover by author David Roach revealed, available to pre-order
The Limited Edition release of the much-anticipated Masters of British Comic Art, featuring a cover by author and 2000AD artist David Roach, is now on offer on the Treasury of British Comics web shop.
In Review: Gothic for Girls by Julia Round
Peter Duncan reviews Julia Round’s fascinating and much-praised academic study of Misty comic…
Coming Soon: Deadly! Irish History – The Vikings by John Farrelly
Coming soon: Deadly Irish History – The Vikings, written and illustrated by caricaturist and comic artist John Farrelly
Gollancz and Rivers of London BAME SFF Award announce Judging Panel
Actress Adjoa Andoh and New York Times bestselling author, Dhonielle Clayton are amongst the five strong judging panel who will be picking winners and runners up from the submissions for The Gollancz and Rivers of London BAME SFF Award
Strange Daze! This week’s 2000AD, Billy’s Boots returns – and a 2020 book schedule reminder
On sale now in all good newsagents and comic shops is 2000AD Prog 2165, with a “Proteus Vex”, from D’Israeli that continues inside, written by Michael Carroll with art by Henry Flint. Plus, in all good bookshops from today –… Read More ›
Lancaster LitFest offers Illustration Workshops with Petr Horácek and Nadine Kaadan this March
The Lancaster LitFest – one of the longest-running literature festivals in the country – is offering two Illustration Workshops as part of a full-on Illustration Day during its 2020 Festival. Authors and illustrators Petr Horácek and Nadine Kaadan will head up separate… Read More ›
Dream Big with Puffin Books in 2020, as publisher turns 80, partners with MCM Comic Con
2020 marks 80 years since Allen Lane founded Puffin, the biggest children’s publisher in the world, and to celebrate this big birthday, Puffin has announced a huge roster of activity that will champion the power of reading, take stories to… Read More ›
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Unseen Art of Hollywood Storyboards by Trevor Goring and Joyce Kaskey Goring
US publisher Hermes Press has launched a Kickstarter to fund The Unseen Art of Hollywood Storyboards, what looks like a fascinating and wonderfully illustrated book detailing the history of film storyboards, by comics and storyboard artist Trevor Goring – whose credits include 2000AD and more – and his partner, the late Joyce Kaskey Goring