Accent UK are very pleased to announce that by special arrangement with Geoff West of The Book Palace, they’ll have a supply of the newly released Frank Bellamy’s Robin Hood the Complete Adventures book at both the International Comic Expo in Bristol on 10th –11th of May 2008 and the Komiks.DK festival in Copenhagen on 31st May 00 1st June 2008.

Copies will be available to view and purchase from Accent UK’s tables or order through the Book Palace website as normal.

“We’re delighted that this gives everyone attending the events the chance to see for themselves this excellent book,” said Accent UK’s Colin Mathieson said which brings back into print Frank Bellamy’s legendary early comic strips which have proven elusive for over 50 years and now have a chance of reaching a new audience”.

The book reprints Bellamy’s classic strip from the old British title Swift with a special introduction and end notes from noted comics historian, Steve Holland. The flexicover 144 page book costs £14.99. It is also available from amazon.co.uk

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.

Categories: British Comics

Tags: Frank Bellamy, Look and Learn