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Oneworld Publications Quinn
Book SynopsisA piercingly original debut about the limits of forgiveness, from an award-winning Scottish poetTrade Review'Quite remarkable... Strang is an exceptionally accomplished writer.' -- The Scotsman'Eerie and moving... Quinn is a haunting fable about redemption, rendered in otherworldly, poetic prose.' -- FT'A fascinating fever dream of a book... What a novelistic debut from Em Strang.' -- AL Kennedy, author of We Are Attempting to Survive Our Time'Arresting… [with] a Max Porter-like intensity.' -- Daily Mail'Hypnotically beautiful... It has the rare quality of being precise and gripping while at the same time leaving you radically uncertain as to what has actually happened.' -- Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime 'Reads like a fever dream... Delicate and touching... This devastating story [is] one of redemption too.' -- New Statesman'I read it at a sitting, compelled by this strange and beautiful work... An astonishing feat of imagination.' -- Gwen Adshead, author of The Devil You Know'Em Strang's is a true voice, and Quinn is that rarity, an original work of fiction, which excavates trauma and memory and refuses the frameworks placed on it. This book is its own landscape. Strange and powerful.' -- Paul Kingsnorth, author of The Wake, winner of the Gordon Burn Prize'Such graceful prose with not a wasted breath; such grounded sharing from the magma of experience.' -- Alastair McIntosh, author of Soil and Soul'A beautifully constructed and mesmerizing book that makes you think afresh about the enduring residue of pain both for those who have committed acts of violence and those affected by them. A brave and original attempt to answer our culture of dehumanization with a story that rehumanizes at every level.' -- Marina Cantacuzino, author of The Forgiveness Project‘That Em Strang is a poet comes as no surprise. She packs the text with natural imagery and quirky linguistic choices… The novel is compelling and original.’ -- Literary Review'Short but intense… [Strang] clearly realises that her readers are watching out for the first sign of any dash towards the predictable. Her talent lies in the way that she keeps them inside Quinn’s fraying, frightened mind... Imaginative, compelling and refreshingly cliche-free.' -- Books from Scotland'This novel had us gripped from start to finish!' -- Closer 'A subtle and sophisticated exploration of forgiveness and motive.' -- Books from Scotland'Quinn teems with poetic effects... A piece of writing that subverts the novel’s traditional narrative techniques – plot, dialogue, character development – and replaces them instead with the allusive and symbolic devices of an extended prose poem.' -- TLS
£9.49
Knockabout Comics Fat Freddys Cat Omnibus
Book SynopsisThe funniest cat in comics in one huge collection.
£16.99
Knockabout Comics Drawn Together
Book SynopsisRumoured for years, Drawn Together charts the daily exploits and erotic craziness of the first couple of comics.
£19.54
Myriad Editions The Lady Doctor
Book SynopsisThe Lady Doctor is the follow-up companion volume to the critically acclaimed debut, The Bad Doctor (Myriad, 2011).
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group Cat People
Book SynopsisSimultaneously hilarious, thoughtful, and bizarre. - Nathan W. Pyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strange PlanetThe first collection from comic artist Hannah Hillam poses the question: What if our cats were responsible for taking care of us for a change?Following an unwitting human who finds herself in a world where humans'' and cats'' roles have reversed, Cat People examines the special and inscrutable relationship we have with our feline companions, revealing the delightful absurdities of both species along the way.Only the keen eyes of cats could so sharply examine the most bizarre human behaviors we don''t think twice about, including grooming, eating, sleeping, working, and competing with other humans for attention and territory. By flipping the script and casting humans in the role of pet, Hannah Hillam spins an unforgettable tail of the unique love and often baffling coexistence between cats and people.Cat People is equal parts hilarious, adorable, and unhinged--okay, maybe a touch more unhinged. Hannah''s signature art style and visceral humor are coupled with the best subject matter: cats! This is a must-buy for all cat lovers out there, especially if your beloved animal was rescued from the outside . . . or through a vomitous portal. -Andrew Marttila, The Cat PhotographerDelightfully weird and funny, and it somehow made me a better cat owner. -Zach Weinersmith, New York Times bestselling co-author of Soonish and A City on MarsSuch a fun read . . . with vivid imagination and remarkable attention to detail. One of the many reasons I love Hillam''s work is how far she''s willing to go to explore her ideas, even if it gets hilariously weird (and it usually does!). -Cassandra Calin, author of I Left the House Today!
£13.49
Marvel Comics Star Wars Han Solo Chewbacca Vol. 2 The Crystal
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£14.39
Marvel Comics Star Wars Dark Droids DSquad
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£15.29
Penguin Random House Group Star Wars Inquisitors
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£13.59
Marvel Star Wars Legends Epic Collection The Empire Vol.
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£32.79
Penguin Random House Group Star Wars Legends Epic Collection The Empire Vol.
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£32.79
Lulu.com Checkers Abyss
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£32.98
Three Rivers Press A Right To Be Hostile
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£16.19
DC Comics Injustice Gods Among Us Year Four
Book SynopsisThe gods of Olympus unleashed on Earth! For four years, Superman has ruled humanity with an iron fist. His enemies have been scattered or slain, but the resistance still fights on!After a major defeat, Batman, in one final, desperate gambit, will turn to Ares, the god of war, to enlist the Greek pantheon in his war against Superman. The Man of Steel may be strong enough to take on a god ... but what happens when his closest ally, Wonder Woman, the daughter of Zeus, is turned against him?As action-packed as the video game phenomenon that inspired it, Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Four: The Complete Collection tells the story of a world gone mad and the godlike men and women who seek to set it on the right track. Written by Brian Buccellato (The Flash), with a story by original series writer Tom Taylor (All-New Wolverine) and art by Bruno Redondo (Earth 2), Mike S. Miller (Batman: Arkham Unhinged) and more, this graphic novel colTrade Review“A fun read.” —IGN “Don’t pass it up, lovers of Injustice or classic super-heroes alike.” —Comicosity
£22.10
Walker Books Ltd Tyranny
Book SynopsisIn this stark portrayal of a young woman''s struggle with anorexia, Lesley Fairfield draws on her own experiences of an eating disorder to give a powerful and candid story of hope and survival.Do I know you? You''ve always known me, silly... I''m Tyranny, your other self. I keep you thin. One day, horrified by her reflection in the mirror, Anna makes a life-changing decision that food is the enemy. Her obsession with being thin and beautiful will now dominate her every waking and sleeping hour. Should she falter or show any signs of weakness, Tyranny, her inner voice of reason will be only too willing to push her back into line. Years later, when Anna finally finds the strength to defeat her personal demon, it will be a matter of life and death.Trade ReviewFairfield treats this important subject with intelligence and empathy, and personifying Anna’s horrible self-image in the character of Tyranny is a unique and compelling approach. The simple yet powerful black-and-white drawings do wonders in bringing the book’s message to its readers. Tyranny is so important that both younger and older teens will benefit from reading it. Every public and school library should own at least one copy of this amazing book. -- Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library * School Library Journal *This is a short book with sharp, clear black-and-white illustrations that are full of movement and emotion. The book definitely succeeds in showing Anna's body image distortion - we frequently see the super-thin Anna looking in the mirror and seeing a much rounder version of herself. Anna's alter ego is menacing - at one point literally resembling a monkey on her back - and the full horror of Anna's illness is relayed through dream sequences and some harrowing scenes. There are extremely poignant moments too - I paused for a long time on a page showing Anna with her fellow-sufferer friend Cynthia, gazing sadly into empty space in a park where carefree children frolicked in leaves just metres away.This simple, powerful story is presented in a highly accessible way, highlighting important issues for all young women. * Chicklish *We see her strengths, her weaknesses, her hardest times are laid completely bare and it’s impossible not to feel for her as she tries desperately to claw her life back, after watching everything slip away because of her illness...I imagine Tyranny is perfect for younger readers and teens, while it is entertaining it’s also educational without preaching or judging anybody involved...Tyranny is certainly one of the most unique novels I’ve read in a very long time and it’s one that I’m sure will linger in my mind. * Writing from the Tub *I loved this book, and I'm so glad it's been published. If every school and college invested in a single copy, there's a chance it could save a life or stop someone ever endangering their life in the first place. Knowing the real effects of eating disorders, and also knowing the help available, could be the answer to problems teenagers may not even know they have. Stark and courageous, Tyranny is a graphic novel to be read by all. I just hope it reaches those who need it most. * Wondrous Reads *Tyranny gets to the heart of a painful subject with sensitivity. The clear and direct style makes it ideal for younger teens, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a responsible and frank introduction to the theme of eating disorders. * I Was a Teenage Book Geek *Brilliantly and realistically presented, Tyranny is a must-read for anyone looking for a better understanding of eating disorders and for everyone looking for a compelling page-turner that is truly a story of triumph and hope. * Overflowing Library *A graphic novel about anorexia may sound a bit weird, but this is funny, sad and compelling as well as being really informative * Bliss *
£6.99
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Monster Crush
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£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The World of Black Hammer Omnibus Volume 3
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£22.94
Penguin Random House Group Grendel Omnibus Volume 5 Grendel Tales
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£22.94
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Skinner
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£19.54
Penguin Random House Group The Midnight Shadows
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£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Duck and Cover
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£15.99
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Book of Evil
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£15.29
Penguin Random House Group Ghostbusters Volume 1 Back in Town
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£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Creepy Archives Volume 6
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£19.54
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The EC Archives The Vault of Horror Volume 4
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£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Pathways Chronicles of Tuvana Volume 1
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£20.39
Penguin Random House Group The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos
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£19.54
Penguin Random House Group The Lonesome Hunters The Wolf Child
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£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Stephen McCranies Space Boy Volume 19
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£10.79
Penguin Random House Group Youth Volume 3
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£17.84
Penguin Random House Group Blue Book Volume 2 1947
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£19.54
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Flying Ship Volume 2
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£19.54
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Borealis
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£16.19
Penguin Random House Group The AllNighter Volume 3
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£19.54
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Witchfinder Omnibus Volume 2
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£22.94
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Usagi Yojimbo Volume 39 Ice and Snow Limited
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£45.59
Penguin Random House Group Critical Role Tales of Exandria Volume 2 Artagan
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£52.49
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. True Weird Volume 1
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£19.54
Penguin Random House Group Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 2
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£26.24
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Carmilla Volume 2 The Last Vampire Hunter
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£16.19
Penguin Random House Group Medea
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£22.94
Penguin Random House Group Shaolin Cowboy Cruel to be Kin Silent but Deadly
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£35.99
Dark Horse Comics The Goon Them That Dont Stay Dead
£16.19
Penguin Random House Group Eerie Archives Volume 7
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£20.32
Penguin Random House Group Creepy Archives Volume 9
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£19.54
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Nemesis Rogues Gallery
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£15.99
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Usagi Yojimbo 40th Anniversary Reader
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£12.59
Penguin Random House Group Resident Alien Volume 8 The Book of Life
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£17.09
Dark Horse Comics Let This One Be a Devil Volume 1
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestseller and multi-Eisner award-winner James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, The Department of Truth) and Eisner award-nominated Steve Foxe (Razorblades, All Eight Eyes) comes this ambitious, non-fiction comic book experience depicting bizarre stories of Cryptid encounters.In the early 1900s, Henry Naughton returns home to the family farm in the swampy Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. One night, he encounters a strange predator stalking the woods. This sends the young scholar on a research project that uncovers the legend of Mother Leeds and the terrible birth of the JERSEY DEVIL in 1735.JAMES TYNION IV (Blue Book, Something is Killing the Children) and STEVE FOXE (Dark X-Men, All Eight Eyes along with PIOTR KOWALSKI (Bloodborne, Where Monsters Lie) bring the Jersey Devil to life in a supernatural tale of horror that peels back unknown layers of history and reveals local monsters and universal terrors.Collects Let This One Be a Devil #1-#4.Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from non-fiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics.
£19.54
