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  • Dirty Biology

    Pennsylvania State University Press Dirty Biology

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA graphic novel exploring the scientific details and unusual facts of sexual reproduction among various species.Trade Review“The mix of giggle-inducing factoids and incisive scientific insights make this investigation of copulation well worth digging into.”—Publishers Weekly“Dirty Biology isn’t fooling around! Its androgynous narrator and cast of millions will impregnate your brain with a gossipy tour of who’s doing it, how they’re doing it, and maybe even why they’re doing it, all in explicit, throbbing color. Why am I not embarrassed?”—Larry Gonick,author of The Cartoon Guide to Sex“This work pushes the boundaries of the comic in new and provocative directions, and is proudly international in scope.”—Laura Sayre International Journal of Comic Art

    2 in stock

    £16.10

  • Knights of the Skull Vol. 2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Knights of the Skull Vol. 2

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Manabeshima Island Japan

    Tuttle Publishing Manabeshima Island Japan

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review"Florent Chavouet is no tour guide for those in search of overblown emotion and remarkable sites. His interests are the unknown, the anecdotal, those journeys that never cease to astonish and amuse." --Liberation"Open the book to any page in the middle of the book and you will find the most amazing, tiny details." --Shanghai Daily"A sumptuous book, as original in its format as in its content, Manabeshima Island Japan is even more accomplished than Tokyo on Foot." --Zoo

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Freiheit

    Plough Publishing House Freiheit

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe dramatic true story of a handful of students who resisted the Nazis and paid with their lives, now in a stunning graphic novel.With an entire nation blindly following an evil leader, where did a handful of students find the courage to resist? The university students who formed the White Rose, an undercover resistance movement in Nazi Germany, knew that doing so could cost them their lives. But some things are worth dying for.The White Rose printed and distributed leaflets to expose Nazi atrocities and wake up their fellow citizens. The Gestapo caught and executed them. Sophie Scholl was twenty-one; her brother Hans, twenty-four; Christoph Probst, twenty-three; Alexander Schmorell and Willi Graf, twenty-five.But the White Rose was not silenced. Their heroism continues to inspire new generations of resisters. Now, for the first time, this story that has been celebrated in print and film can be experienced as a graphic novel. Italian artistTrade ReviewA graphic account of the lives and tragic ends of the young anti-Nazi White Rose martyrs.... Readers will come away appreciating the courage it took for these young collegians to stand up as they did.... a heartfelt, well-deserved tribute.--Kirkus ReviewThe true story of a group of anti-fascist student propagandists... Although the White Rose lost its leaders, the spirit of the group continues to inspire young activists to this day, a fact that Ciponte’s graphic novel underscores, placing events into a larger historical context via additional quotes and commentary from German writers and historians. —The Hollywood ReporterVery engaging… gorgeously illustrated… That emotional pull is something that Freiheit! does incredibly effectively. —Snap Book ReviewsCiponte adopts a cinematic pace for the story, allowing it to unspool through the ordinary moments in the lives of the five protagonists. In doing so, he gives the characters depth and dimension beyond their historical role as resistance martyrs. Freiheit! is an important reminder that the darkest times can’t extinguish the spark of human conscience, and that history remembers those who take risks – and even pay the ultimate cost – to resist oppression. —ForbesBrilliantly timely... a magnificently illustrated and taut, thrilling retelling of the incredible daring of these students who gave full measure to end the evil in their midst. —Good Men ProjectStriking and atmospheric… The tight focus on language and its power to change minds—both the writings in the leaflets and the anti-Semitic and fascist rhetoric of the Nazi party—offers a valuable angle. —BooklistAppropriately moody and beautifully composed. —Comics BeatWriter and artist Andrea Grosso Ciponte captures the hope and horror of resistance in hopeless, horrible times; a topic entirely too relevant to the present day. Freiheit! manages to be both intimate and epic... The result feels like a stream-of-consciousness straight from the tortured German soul, suffering and straining under Hitler’s heel. —David Avallone, The Secret Diary of Bettie PageI’m blown away by the artwork because the presentation is like watching a piece of old cinema. It truly puts readers into this old world: the problems these kids faced (it was black and white), and the terror, which wasn’t of their design! — Otaku no Culture“Engaging… Ciponte’s humanizing depiction of the White Rose group... may be particularly inspiring to young people… The graphic novel instills an enduring point: with enough willpower, every single individual can be an agent of change. —Jewish Long Beach ChronicleThe storytelling is very effective in it’s depiction of daily life for the students of the White Rose, their sense of justice mixed with their heady youthfulness... the last few pages hit you right in the heart if not your very soul! —Impulse GamerStories like this give new generations of activists heroes to emulate, and gives readers a window into the past for them to learn from. Let this book... embolden and empower all who want to make a difference in the world for future generations. —PopCultHQFreiheit!, which means freedom, showcases, in beautiful grey toned and colored watercolor art, the tale of this small group that was asking their fellow Germans to passively resist the Nazi’s and remember their honor and pride. —DC ComicsPut this into the hands of those who want to change the world. It will inspire but it will also spell out that the road to freedom is long and hard – and that many don’t make it to the end. — Inspire MagazineAn inherently absorbing, thoughtful and thought-provoking read from cover to cover, Freiheit! is an appropriate and unreservedly recommended addition to middle school, high school, and community library graphic novel collections for young readers ages 11-18. —Midwest Book ReviewThis poignant story has been told before in film, theater, and opera. But it feels especially timely in this 112-page graphic novel….The story of the White Rose thrives in this form. A graphic novel is urgent. It combines the visual drama of film with narrative dimensions that film does not possess. Ciponte, a professor of film, shows himself a master of visual storytelling. —Christian CenturyCiponte’s graphics—beautifully shadowed and shaded frames of a meticulously studied era—recreate the heroes, the villains, and those trying to get by, and the somber world they inhabit. The pacing and swift changes of scene propel the reader along like a well-paced suspense film... Freiheit! is a high-quality effort to call a current generation of young Christians to resist, peacefully but eloquently, imaginatively, and resolutely, the regnant evils of their own time. —Ellen Wilson Fielding, senior editor, Family Life Review

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • War of Streets and Houses

    Uncivilized Books War of Streets and Houses

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis 2015 Doug Wright Spotlight Award Nomination Ignatz Award Nomination for Outstanding Graphic Novel An American artist witnesses the Quebec spring 2012 student strike on the streets of Montreal. The brutal police response and their violent tactics trigger an exploration of urban planning and its hidden connections to military strategies. Marshal Bugeaud’s urban warfare tactics in Algeria, Haussmann’s plan for Paris, planning and repression in the New World; theory and personal experience collide into an ambitious and poetic cartoon memoir. Sophie Yanow was born north of San Francisco in 1987. In 2011 she moved to Montreal, and with the Colosse collective published In Situ, her acclaimed autobiographical comics series. She was an invited artist- researcher for the Canadian Center for Architecture’s “C for Condo” workshop, and her work has been exhibited throughout the US and Canada. She lives in Montreal.Trade Review2015 Doug Wright Spotlight Award Nomination Ignatz award Nomination for Outstanding Graphic Novel "With deft sketches and minimal text, she shows how the streets of a city can simultaneously foster and crush social change, and how urban humans cling to personal freedom in an increasingly monitored world."--Sarah Goodyear, The Atlantic Cities "Engaging and informative, the book covers a surprisingly broad range of subjects given its brevity. The black-and-white artwork may appear simple but each illustration conveys a wealth of emotional detail, from demonstrations to Yanow's stripped-down view of herself. The book's quiet deliberation becomes more impressive with each read; Yanow is an author/illustrator to watch."--Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "A fascinating meeting of urban design, activism and theory of the control of the masses."--Julien Morissette, Radio-Canada/CBC "Sophie Yanow's War of Streets and Houses pushes the boundaries of what a graphic novel can be by using comics to create an academic treatise. [...] Yanow's work follows in the footsteps of Situationists who explored how the politics of the layout of cities affect the people who live there."--Lambda Literary "Her rendering choices are a big key as to why the comic succeeds. She has the ability to flip from near-abstraction to a more naturalistic style, depending on the setting. [...] despite the sketchiness of her line, one never feels cheated in terms of visual impact. Indeed, the abstractness of her line combined with the artificial solidity of the zip-a-tone gives the protest scenes a strange quality that would be difficult to capture in a more naturalistic style."--Rob Clough, The Comics Journal Praise for In Situ: "Short little bursts of focused energy. Great stuff."--Frank Santoro, Pompeii "This is a beautiful first major work by an artist who is quite clearly concerned about how she affects the world, in terms of both art and politics."--Rob Clough, High-Low Comics

    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • Austin Macauley Publishers Pon My Puff

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date critical guide mapping the history, impact, key critical issues, and seminal texts of the genre, Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives interrogates what makes a work a Jewish graphic narrative, and explores the form's diverse facets to orient readers to the richness and complexity of Jewish graphic storytelling. Accessible but comprehensive and in an easy-to-navigate format, the book covers such topics as:- The history of the genre in the US and Israel - and its relationship to superheroes, Underground Comix, and Jewish literature- Social and cultural discussions surrounding the legitimization of graphic representation as sites of trauma, understandings of gender, mixed-media in Jewish graphic novels, and the study of these works in the classroom- Critical explorations of graphic narratives about the Holocaust, Israel, the diasporic experience, Judaism, and autobiography and memoir- The works of Will Eisner, Ilana Zeffren, JTrade ReviewA prolific scholar in his own right, Reingold has produced a lucid and detailed guide that appears at a time when interest in the genre is at its peak... [The book] is an exceptional resource for teachers, scholars, students, and readers of all stripes who are curious about Jewish graphic narratives. -- Brian Hillman * Reading Religion *Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives makes a significant contribution to the interrelated fields of Comics Studies, Graphic Novel Studies, and Jewish Studies. The original readings of key texts are illustrative of the complexity of this rich and developing genre. * Victoria Aarons, O.R. and Eva Mitchell Distinguished Professor of Literature, Trinity University, USA *Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives: A Critical Guide offers a superb overview of this sub-field in comics studies, clearly explaining the various nuances behind the terms of comic books and graphic novels, as well as what makes such graphic narratives Jewish. This is an excellent critical guide to English-language Jewish graphic narratives from the United States and Israel – the two major countries of their production –, offering a savvy interdisciplinary and comparative assessment of their signposts, uncovering their history, socio-cultural impacts, and the circulation arc they have established between authors, artists, readers, educators, and learners. Reingold’s thoroughly researched, poignant, and highly readable book – including insightful footnotes, a genre-arranged appendix of relevant Jewish graphic narratives, a glossary of crucial critical terms, and an extensive bibliography – is a must-have study and research tool for scholars, students and anyone invested in Jewish literature and the comics field. * Dana Mihailescu, Crown Family Centre for Jewish and Israel Studies, Northwestern University, USA *Table of ContentsSeries Editor Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Jewish Literature in the 21st century Graphic novels as a medium Defining Jewish graphic novels Literature review of scholarly research about Jewish graphic novels[LB1] Book overview Historical Overview Jewish comic-book writers and illustrators in the superhero era Jewish content in superhero comic-books Jewish superheroes Underground comix, Will Eisner, and Art Spiegelman Jewish graphic novels go mainstream: America Jewish graphic novels go mainstream: Israel Social and Cultural Impact Legitimizing graphic representation of sites of trauma Shifting understandings of gender by challenging hegemonies Mixed-media in Jewish graphic novels Jewish graphic novels and classroom instruction Critical uses Graphic novels about the Holocaust Graphic novels about Israel Graphic novels about the diasporic Jewish experience Religious graphic novels Autobiography Key Texts Holocaust graphic novels X-Men: Magneto Testament – Greg Pak and Carmine di Giandomenico The Diary of Anne Frank – Ari Folman and David Polonsky Graphic novels about Israel Pink Story – Ilana Zeffren The Property – Rutu Modan Graphic novels about the diaspora experience Market Day – James Sturm The Rabbi’s Cat – Joann Sfar Religious graphic novels Megillat Esther – JT Waldman Hereville – Barry Deutsch Autobiography and Memoir How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less – Sarah Glidden Michel Kichka – Second Generation: Things I Didn’t Tell My Father Appendix List of Jewish graphic novels sorted by genre Glossary Index

    1 in stock

    £61.75

  • Guantanamo Voices

    Abrams Guantanamo Voices

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGuantánamo Voices is a graphic novel anthology of illustrated narratives about the prison and the lives it changed forever.Introduction by Omar El Akkad In January 2002, the United States sent a group of Muslim men they suspected of terrorism to a prison in Guantánamo Bay. They were the first of roughly 780 prisoners who would be held there—and 40 inmates still remain. More than 20 years later, very few of them have been ever charged with a crime. In Guantánamo Voices, journalist Sarah Mirk and her team of diverse, talented graphic novel artists tell the stories of 10 people whose lives have been shaped and affected by the prison, including former prisoners, lawyers, social workers, and service members. This collection of illustrated interviews explores the history of Guantánamo and the world post-9/11, presenting this complicated partisan issue through a new lens.&ldTrade Review“Moving details emerge, as when one detainee narrates his relationship with an iguana, along with profound frustration; in the words of one attorney, “The law is a joke.” The island colors and collection of styles make for a surprisingly artful book.” * The New York Times Book Review *“…the warm color palette designed by Kazimir Lee unifies the collection while helping the heavy subject matter stay measurably more approachable. This anthology disturbs and illuminates in equal measure.” * Publishers Weekly *“An eye-opening, damning indictment of one of America’s worst trespasses that continues to this day.” * Kirkus Reviews *“…exposes the surreal inhumanity and documents the humane attempts at justice-seeking for the so-called “detainees” in the “detention facility” known as Guantánamo.” * Booklist *“…The prison is often a forgotten topic of recent American history; Guantanamo Voices’illustrated format does the difficult work of making these facts accessible to a broad audience, dispelling falsehoods in the process…” * KQED *“The influences of Chris Ware, the Hernandez brothers and Moebius can be seen in Guantánamo Voices, a narrative report on the complex legal maneuvering, bureaucratic banality and patriotic equivocation that helped to justify a wartime prison that still exists today.” * Shelf Awareness *

    1 in stock

    £16.19

  • Stranger Things: Erica The Great (graphic Novel)

    Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Stranger Things: Erica The Great (graphic Novel)

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Airless Year

    Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Airless Year

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.99

  • Dr. Werthless The Man Who Studied Murder And

    Penguin Random House Group Dr. Werthless The Man Who Studied Murder And

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £22.94

  • Burt The Beetle Lives Here!

    Kids Can Press Burt The Beetle Lives Here!

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Ralph Azham Vol. 4: The Dying Flame

    Papercutz Ralph Azham Vol. 4: The Dying Flame

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • The Smurfs Tales Vol. 8: The Smurfs and the

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Digital Lizards Of Doom Vol. 1: Level 1: Dizzy

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Geronimo Stilton Reporter 3-in-1 Vol. 3:

    Papercutz Geronimo Stilton Reporter 3-in-1 Vol. 3:

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Geronimo Stilton Reporter Vol. 15: Clean Sweep

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Special Topics in Being a Parent

    Arsenal Pulp Press Special Topics in Being a Parent

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £18.69

  • The Dissident Club

    Arsenal Pulp Press The Dissident Club

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £22.09

  • Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels Vol. 3: The

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels Vol. 11: We'll

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Dragon Puncher Book 2: Dragon Puncher Island

    Top Shelf Productions Dragon Puncher Book 2: Dragon Puncher Island

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWe know the Dragon Puncher is a heroic warrior kitty in a robot battle-suit. But who is this new, fierce, fighting feline? And what outrageous adventures await on... Dragon Puncher Island?! Twice the punching and twice the laughs, that’s for sure!

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Locke & Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks

    Idea & Design Works Locke & Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisNow a Netflix Original Series! Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times-bestselling author Joe Hill continues his Eisner Award-winning story of dark fantasy and wonder.Tyler and Kinsey Locke have no idea that their now-deceased nemesis—Lucas "Dodge" Caravaggio—has taken over the body of their younger brother, Bode. With unrestricted access to Keyhouse, Dodge''s ruthless quest to find the Omega Key and open the Black Door is almost complete. But Tyler and Kinsey have a dangerous key of their own—one that can unlock all the secrets of Keyhouse by opening a gateway to the past. The time has come for the Lockes to face both their own legacy and the darkness waiting behind the Black Door. Because if they don''t learn from their family history, they may be doomed to repeat it, and time is running out...

    1 in stock

    £16.19

  • BroBots Volume 2: And The Mecha Malarkey

    Oni Press,US BroBots Volume 2: And The Mecha Malarkey

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Brobots are back in another mecha action meets Mother Goose mash-up! This time they're up against the Semisweet ChocoWitch of Crime Brûlée Mountain and her crumby criminal cohorts. Take a half cup of Power Rangers with a tablespoon of Powerpuff Girls and add a dash of Voltron for a recipe we're calling "Brobots and the Mecha Malarkey"!

    1 in stock

    £10.79

  • The Smurfs Monsters

    Papercutz The Smurfs Monsters

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £7.32

  • By Fire

    Plough Publishing House By Fire

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis A graphic novel dramatizes a true story of a corrupt ruler, a courageous resister, a daring alpine escape, a refugee love story, a reckless return, a jealous traitor, and a martyr burned alive at the stake. King Ferdinand, who will later become Holy Roman Emperor, orders the eradication of all heretics in Tyrol, and especially their leader, Jakob Hutter. Like other Anabaptists, Hutter has rejected armed revolt and embraced nonviolence. What if instead of overthrowing oppressive rulers, he asks, we create a peaceful and just alternative society ourselves? Driven into hiding and eventually forced to flee through the mountains into Moravia, Hutter realizes his dream and finds love. But persecution follows him. Despite death warrants, he and his pregnant wife, Katharina, return to Tyrol to support the underground movement there. They are betrayed by a friend turned informant and captured along with their baby. Jakob is burned at the stake in the town square of Innsbruck. Katharina escapes but soon meets a similar fate.Their story comes to life in this graphic novel, the second in a series that dramatically recreates a little-known chapter in the history of the Reformation. These radicals, labeled Anabaptists by their enemies, were ready to die for their vision. They were executed by thousands ? by water, by fire, and by sword ? in both Catholic and Protestant lands. This action-packed account of young people daring to stand up for their convictions will appeal to today?s nonconformists.

    1 in stock

    £14.24

  • Boulets Notes

    Oni Press Boulets Notes

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisJourney back to where it all began for award-winning French cartoonist Boulet's world-renowned cartoon blog, Boulet's Notes in this hardcover collection showcasing the best of the early years.Since 2004, the french cartoonist Boulet (Dungeon: Zenith) has kept an online comic diary of his adventures and reflections of everyday life. Pulled from his sketchbooks and posted on his blog, these often-witty observational comics brought Boulet a whole new audience thanks to his canny habit of posting multilingual versions of each story. Turns out, commentary on dating, pop culture, and big-city life is universaleven if the big city in question is Paris, France!Boulet''s Notes collects a selection of work from the nearly twenty years of humorous and insightful online cartooning by one of France''s great talents.

    1 in stock

    £28.79

  • Frankie Comics

    Oni Press,US Frankie Comics

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis"This ode to a beloved pet delightfully highlights the joys of living with a feline companion." —Kirkus Fans of Johnny Wander, Pusheen, and Chi's Sweet Home will love this collection of the hit webcomic Frankie Comics by Rachel Dukes, now in paperback for the first time. Now in paperback! When they discover a kitten asleep in their doorway, real life artist couple Rachel and Mike immediately fall prey to her charms. Soon, the new queen of their home is a blue point Siamese cat named Frankie. Stealing snacks, making mischief, and taking snuggling very seriously, Frankie proves again and again the wholesome joys of a feline companion. Hilarious indie comics darling Frankie Comics is collected in a new full-color paperback edition–purrfect for pet lovers everywhere.

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    £10.79

  • A Quick  Easy Guide to Coming Out

    Oni Press,US A Quick Easy Guide to Coming Out

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA valuable package, both for young people exploring their own lives as well as anyone wishing to support them. —Booklist Whether you''re queer, trans, questioning, or anything in between, coming out to the folks in your life can be nerve-racking and stressful. Luckily, writer Kristin Russo (This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids) and cartoonist Ravi Teixeira are here to guide you through the process, no matter where in your journey you are. From finding supportive resources, navigating awkward conversations, and embracing queer joy and community, this guide explores the twists and turns of coming out as every shade of LGBTQ+, helping you walk the path of sharing the truest you. Part of the bestselling and critically acclaimed A Quick & Easy Guide series from Oni Press.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 10

    Kodansha America, Inc Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 10

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisClear Card picks up right where Cardcaptor Sakura left off, with Sakura and Syaoran starting junior high school. With the Final Judgment passed, Sakura thinks school life will be quiet, but then all her cards suddenly turn blank! The mysterious new power she discovers will change how she thinks about her powers.

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Lupina Book One: Wax

    Legendary Comics Lupina Book One: Wax

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    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • Enola Holmes: Mycroft's Dangerous Game

    Legendary Comics Enola Holmes: Mycroft's Dangerous Game

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • Tragic

    Legendary Comics Tragic

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • Moominmamma's Maid

    Drawn and Quarterly Moominmamma's Maid

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAnother classic Moomin story reworked in full color, with a kid-proof but kid-friendly size, price, and format. A housekeeping and mothercraft expert named Mrs. Fillyjonk moves in next door to the Moomins. Seeing the state of the Moomin house, she takes action, shaming them into hiring a maid. When Misabel the maid arrives, it's immediately clear she needs a little cheering up, and since Mrs. Fillyjonk has mysteriously disappeared, the Moomins set about teaching her how to enjoy life. Lessons and poignant reminders of the importance of simple pleasures abound in Moominmamma's Maid, the classic tale from Tove Jansson.Trade ReviewTove Janssoncreated a quirky, original comic strip masterpiece Moomins are the vehicles through which Jansson explores everything that's laughable, charming, laudable, and suspect about being human. - Myla Goldberg, NPR

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Greatest of Marlys

    Drawn and Quarterly The Greatest of Marlys

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLynda Barry's comics were my YA before YA really even existed. She's been writing teen stories with an incredibly clear voice since the early 80s. [The Greatest Of Marlys] is raw, ugly, hilari-ous, and poignant. -Raina Telgemeier, Smile and Drama. Eight-year-old Marlys Mullen is Lynda Barry's most famous character from her long-running and landmark comic strip Ernie Pook's Comeek, and for good reason! Given her very own collection of strips, Marlys shines in all her freckled and pig-tailed groovy glory. The trailer park where she and her family live is the grand stage for her dramas big and small. Joining Marlys are her teenaged sister Maybonne, her younger brother Freddie, their mother, and an offbeat array of family members, neighbors, and classmates. Marlys's enthusiasm for life knows no bounds. Her childhood is one where the neighborhood kids stay out all night playing kickball; the desire to be popular is unending; bullies are unrepentant; and parents make few appearances. The Greatest Of Marlys spotlights Barry's masterful skill of chronicling childhood through adolescence in all of its wonder, awkward- ness, humor, and pain.Trade ReviewThe Greatest of Marlys is a collection of [Barry's] best cartoon work, and as such it's a perfect introduction to her (we're approaching a word not commonly employed when talking of cartoons) oeuvreHow many writers can place us back in third grade without getting vague or wistful? Lynda Barry has no peer. -Dave Eggers, New York Times Book Review

    1 in stock

    £14.24

  • Moomin Begins a New Life

    Drawn and Quarterly Moomin Begins a New Life

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen a charismatic prophet comes to town, the residents of Moominvalley are easily convinced to follow his doctrine for true happiness. Intrigued by their friends and neighbours lifestyle changes, the impression- able Moomins find themselves attempting to adopt the teachings of their new spiritual leader. But the freer they get, the more miser- able they feel. Moominvalley s state of divine chaos is further complicated by the proph- et s well-intentioned decree to free all of the jail s inmates. Moomin Begins a New Life is an eccentric all-ages adventure from the acclaimed Finnish cartoonist Tove Jansson that explores the appeal of self-transformation and the pursuit of happiness culture is that she addresses serious, often uncomfortable issues uncertainty, heart-break, mortality, natural disasters, our ample human imperfections with great compassion and warmth, never chastising or preaching but instead celebrating the light in life and aiming its generous beam at the dark. Maria Popova, Brainpickings

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • 9 Times My Work Has Been Ripped Off

    Drawn & Quarterly 9 Times My Work Has Been Ripped Off

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA veteran illustrator imparts practical advice for the working creative with candid humour.

    1 in stock

    £15.38

  • Between the Lines Partisans

    2 in stock

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    £21.84

  • Super Friends (simon And Chester Book #4)

    Tundra Books Super Friends (simon And Chester Book #4)

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Boffin Boy Goes to Hollywood

    Ransom Publishing Boffin Boy Goes to Hollywood

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Boffin Boy and The Poison Garden: Set 3

    Ransom Publishing Boffin Boy and The Poison Garden: Set 3

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Boffin Boy And The Lost Yeti: Set 3

    Ransom Publishing Boffin Boy And The Lost Yeti: Set 3

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Boffin Boy And The Moon Zombies: Set 3

    Ransom Publishing Boffin Boy And The Moon Zombies: Set 3

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    £5.99

  • Boffin Boy And The Emperor's Tomb: Set 3

    Ransom Publishing Boffin Boy And The Emperor's Tomb: Set 3

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    £5.99

  • Boffin Boy And The Worm of Death: Set 3

    Ransom Publishing Boffin Boy And The Worm of Death: Set 3

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Peril in the Snow

    Ransom Publishing Peril in the Snow

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Kane Stryker, Cyber Agent

    Badger Publishing Kane Stryker, Cyber Agent

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFinn's favourite video game is Kane Stryker, Cyber Agent. Kane goes on death-defying missions against deadly demons and scary monsters, but he always manages to win the day with a little help from top gamer Finn. Then one day things go horribly wrong!

    1 in stock

    £10.68

  • Nightmare of the Scarecrows

    Badger Publishing Nightmare of the Scarecrows

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisJosh and Safi dream of winning the scarecrow competition, but dreams turn to nightmares when the scarecrows go missing. Have they been stolen... or did they walk?

    1 in stock

    £10.68

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