Funny cartoons and comic strips Books
Little, Brown Book Group Lazy Sunday Calvin Hobbes Series Book Five
Book SynopsisCalvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years.Trade ReviewIt makes me wish I'd read it when I was six so I'd have had all the right answers for Mum and Dad's often illogical wrath. * ABERDEEN EVENING EXPRESS *You can't go wrong with THE CALVIN & HOBBES LAZY SUNDAY BOOK. * DERBY EVENING TELEGRAPH *
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group Theres Treasure Everywhere Calvin Hobbes Series
Book SynopsisIn the world that Calvin and Hobbes share, treasures can be found in the most unlikely places - from the outer regions where Spaceman Spiff travels to the rocks in the backyard.
£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Book of Onions
Book Synopsis The Book of Onions is a collection of darkly funny comics from Jake Thompson, creator of the celebrated bi-weekly webcomic 'Jake Likes Onions.' Ranging from the relatable to the utterly nonsensical and bizarre, The Book of Onions focuses on themes of loneliness, desperation, and failure. And misplaced optimism. And perverted talking fruit. Sort of like Gary Larson’s “The Far Side,” if Gary were way less accomplished and suffered from depression.Trade Review“Witty, subtle, and surreal, these comics look like they were drawn by a time-traveling Victorian caricaturist with a strange mind and a keen eye for the oddities of modern life.” (Reza Farazmand, creator of Poorly Drawn Lines)“Deranged, beautiful, hilarious, and poignant, Jake Likes Onions is one of my absolute favorite comics.” (Matthew Inman, Eisner Award-winning creator of The Oatmeal and #1 New York Times bestselling author)"Jake's gags sting. And they have many layers. And they stay with you for quite a while. All very much like the eponymous vegetable." (Nicholas Gurewitch, The Perry Bible Fellowship)
£9.49
Quirk Books Bites of Terror: Ten Frightfully Delicious Tales
Book SynopsisFrom an ice cream cone who makes a deal with the devil( s food cake), to a moldy strawberry who wants one last dip in a bowl of cream, Bites of Terror offers ten macabre, hilarious tales featuring adorable anthropomorphic food characters caught in horror story scenarios complete with twist endings. Each tale is introduced by your horrible host, the Cake Creeper, a partially eaten groom s cake with an agenda of his own. And because presentation is so important for every meal, the stories are told in diorama comic format: they read like a comic or graphic novel, but instead of drawings, the images are photographs of sculpted characters, looking good enough to eat and staged on custom-made sets full of fascinating details. You ll be tempted to reach into the pages and save the cute food people from their fates but you can t. In the tradition of Tales from the Crypt and other classic horror comics, Bites of Terror proves that horror and humor are a tasty combination.Trade Review“A genre blend carefully considered, and seemingly designed for the movies weirdos that skulk the darkest corners of eBay on the hunt for out-of-print DVDs and even the more sordid VHS. It deals in the grim of humanity but never loses itself to its misery.”—Film School Rejects“Playfully morbid...Filled with color and great artistic detail.”—Book Riot“Cutesy presentation, witty humor, and genuine depravity combine to create a memorably weird and wonderfully entertaining compilation.”—Library Journal“Funny and inventive.”—The Free Lance-Star“An absolute blast for those of us with very specific sensibilities...every page is clever and appealing, and every story is worth its salt.”—Forever Young Adult
£999.99
Oneworld Publications I Think, Therefore I Draw: Understanding
Book SynopsisIn this joyous introduction to the major debates in Western philosophy, we see how cartoons can shed light and humour on life’s Big Questions. Topics such as gender, morality and the meaning of life are examined here with a razor wit and eye. Open this book (if it actually exists) and meet philosophers interrogating the world: De Beauvoir on a building site. Kant in a snowglobe. Machiavelli on a tennis court. This is philosophy as you’ve never seen it before.Trade Review‘I very much enjoyed it. Funny, succinct…just like a good cartoon.’ -- Matthew Dooley, award-winning cartoonist and author of The Practical Implications of Immortality
£9.49
Titan Books Ltd Garbage Pail Kids The Official Tarot Deck and
Book SynopsisBring the wacky and weird world of the Garbage Pail Kids into your tarot practice with this illustrated deck inspired by the iconic trading cards!
£21.24
Quiller Publishing Ltd Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Book SynopsisA collection of shooting and dog cartoons that affords insight into a world that can only really be understood by the participants, for whom it is more than a sport; it is a way of life.
£15.15
Quiller Publishing Belt Up Thelwells Motoring Manual
Book SynopsisNorman Thelwell (1923-2004) remains one of Britain's favourite artists and cartoonists. This re-issue is his entertaining look at driving and car ownership.
£16.14
Andrews McMeel Publishing Fowl Language: Winging It: The Art of Imperfect
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for baby showers and for those already in the throes of parenting, Fowl Language: Children are a Gift is here to let you know that you're not alone. Parenting is hard and often gross. Laughing about it helps. Everyone's favorite parenting cartoon featuring ducks presents a comprehensive view of the early parenting years in all of their maddening cuteness and sanity-depriving chaos. The new collection will include fifty comics that have appeared on the website and will feature fifty never-before-seen cartoons. Fowl Language: Children are a Gift is organized into 10 thematic chapters—including Babies: Oh Dear God, What Have we Done?; Pooping: Get Your S*** Together; and Holidays: Magic Traditions and Tragic Overeating—each of which begins with a hilarious, illustrated 500-word essay.
£9.49
Titan Books Ltd The Definitive Betty Boop: The Classic Comic
Book SynopsisBefore Marilyn and Madonna, Betty booped and wriggled her way into hearts worldwide with her unique mix of wide-eyed innocence and powerful cartoon sensuality. Betty Boop remains animation's first leading lady and a glamorous international icon. This collects all of Betty's adventures that appeared in the funny pages of daily newspapers in the 1930s.Trade Review"This book belongs in any collection of comic strip history" - ICV2 "…our eyes popped like Roger Rabbit" - Heroes Online "If you’ve only seen the character in modern advertisements, do yourself a favor and enjoy Betty Boop at the height of her original era in a volume that captures all of her cheeky fun." - Broken Frontier “…the introduction by Brian Walker gives informative insight into the creation of Betty Boop and her multiple formations as a leading animation lady, a comic strip lead, and eventually a popular icon” – Forces of Geek “…reading through the strips collected here makes you see she was very much ahead of her time.” – Project Fandom
£23.99
Little, Brown Book Group Scientific Progress Goes Boink Calvin Hobbes
Book SynopsisCalvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years.Trade ReviewJust enjoy. * GLASGOW HERALD *Bill Watterson has caught the wild and often frustrated imagination of youngsters and set it in the context of two knowing but resigned parents in an appealing strip cartoon. * NORTHERN ECHO *
£10.44
Titan Books Ltd Peanuts: Sunday's Fun Day, Charlie Brown
Book SynopsisThe 12th facsimile edition of the original 1960 classic Peanuts paperbacks first published in 1965 featuring 126 Sunday Peanuts newspaper strips from 1962-1965. The beloved comic series is celebrating its 70th anniversary, the new Snoopy Show is launching via Apple TV+. Featuring many of your favourite characters, including Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Schroeder, Linus, Susan Brown and Shermy. This book is a facsimile edition of the 12th Peanuts paperback book, and collects together 126 Sunday Peanuts newspaper strips that first appeared in newspapers across the world between 1962 - 1965. The book was originally published back in 1965 by Clarke, Irwin & Company, Ltd of Toronto, Canada.Trade Review"All lovers of the Peanuts gang will enjoy this book, so I recommend it to anyone who would like a good laugh. If you’re feeling grumpy, this is the perfect book to pick up to change sad feelings into happy ones." -Kids Book Buzz
£5.99
Adams Media Corporation Positively Introverted: Finding Your Way in a
Book SynopsisDiscover how introverts can succeed in a world designed for extroverts with this advice-driven collection of words and illustrations.Self-proclaimed introvert and creator of Introvert Doodles, Marzi Wilson, knows introverts are still a thriving community. Now she’s back sharing her introvert expertise with a brand-new advice-driven collection of words and illustrations, offering insight on how introverts can succeed in life, focusing on relationships, mental health, career success, and more!Trade Review"A warm hug and a feeling of being truly seen… an auto-purchase for me." —I am Sandy Kay
£11.69
Adams Media Corporation Kind of Coping: An Illustrated Look at Life with
Book Synopsis“These comics perfectly capture what it's like to live with anxiety.” —BuzzFeed Maureen “Marzi” Wilson—the popular Instagram cartoonist behind Introvert Doodles—is back with a brand-new collection of hilarious, relatable, and heartwarming doodles about anxiety that show you that you are not alone. If you struggle with anxiety, you may feel like it’s you against the world all the time. Sometimes, your anxiety can be too much to handle all at once—wouldn’t it be nice to have someone around that understood exactly what you were going through? Meet Marzi! She struggles with anxiety just like you. In Kind of Coping, join Marzi as she (kind of) copes with her own anxiety from day to day, finding the humor in her condition with this collection of funny, encouraging, and supportive comics that show you the best you can do sometimes is just kind of cope—and that’s totally OK! Whether it’s a panic attack or an awkward social snafu, Marzi knows what you are going through. With over 150 full-color doodles that deliver hope and inspiration, unconditional support, and big laughs, let Marzi share her journey with you.Trade Review"These comics perfectly capture what it's like to live with anxiety." —Buzzfeed"Maureen Marzi Wilson is the Instagram cartoonist behind Introvert Doodles, and this book is a collection of her “hilarious, relatable, and heartwarming doodles” that focus on anxiety." —My Modern Met"All too relatable comics about coping with anxiety… Introvert Doodles cartoonist Marzi Wilson offers helpful hacks to get through the day." —HuffPost"An honest look into an anxious introvert's mind." —Introvert, Dear“A super creative way to talk about anxiety… highly recommend.” —The Bookshelf Corner "Hilarious and relatable." —Cosmopolitan
£9.49
Canongate Books The Peanuts Guide to Brothers and Sisters
Book SynopsisThe Peanuts gang offer their wisdom on family life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. Whether it's Charlie Brown helping his little sister Sally with her homework, Snoopy going in search of his beloved sister Belle or Linus learning how to cope with having a big sister who is always in charge, in this new book siblings are celebrated in all their glory. Even Lucy will admit that little brothers can sometimes be useful to have in your corner. The millions of faithful Charles Schulz fans and those who fondly remember our best-loved beagle and his friends will cherish this latest title in Canongate's Peanuts Guide to Life series.Trade ReviewIt's impossible to think of another popular art form that reaches across generations the way the daily comic strip does . . . at the pinnacle of that long tradition, there was Charles Schulz * * Seattle Times * *Charles Schulz was an American treasure - an artist, philosopher, and keen observer of human life -- BILL CLINTONThe world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated -- UMBERTO ECOCharles Schulz was, plain and simple, a great artist and philosopher . . . But most importantly, he teaches all ages that if you can learn to laugh at the things that cause you the most pain you will be the strongest of all. Peanuts: a real way of life -- JOHN WATERSI became obsessed by it. The obvious thing is the wit, and the irony, but there's also a sort of spiritual simplicity in Woodstock and Snoopy, silent clowns who have the deepest thoughts about the human conundrum. And the set-up of the boy who always underachieves and his dog who's brilliant at everything - it's hilarious. We all went to school with a Lucy, or a Linus, or a Pigpen -- JUDE LAW * * Daily Telegraph * *
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Fred Basset Yearbook 2022: Witty Comic Strips
Book SynopsisBritain’s favourite basset hound is back again in this brand-new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail Fred Basset first sauntered onto the pages of the Daily Mail in July 1963, and over more than half a century he has made himself a household name with readers all over the world. Nearly six decades after his debut, Fred and his friends continue to delight and entertain us with their trademark mix of wholesome humour, wry wit and shrewd observation. Their familiar faces and new adventures offer readers a source of comfort, contentment and amusement in our increasingly hectic, fast-paced world. Through all life’s ups and downs, Fred Basset is always here to lift our spirits. Join Fred and his lovable gang on and off the leash, as they indulge in their favourite activities – and chase plenty of rabbits, naturally. This is classic Fred Basset and an essential read for all fans.
£8.54
John Wiley & Sons Inc The New Yorker Book of Baseball Cartoons
Book SynopsisA loving look at the old ball game, from the cartoonists at The New Yorker America's national pastime engages fans and fanatics across the country and around the world.Table of ContentsIndex of Artists. Marisa Acocella.Charles Addams.Peter Arno.Perry Barlow.Charles Barsotti.Harry Bliss.Michael Crawford.Whitney Darrow Jr.Chon Day.Robert J. Day.Richard Decker.Dana Fradon.Edward Frascino.Herbert Goldberg.Alex Gregory.John Groth.Sidney Hoff.David Langdon.Arnie Levin.Lee Lorenz.Robert Mankoff.Charles E. Martin.Henry Martin.Joseph Mirachi.Frank Modell.William O’Brian.Garrett Price.George Price.Gardner Rea.Donald Reilly.Mischa Richter.Carl Rose.Al Ross.Charles Saxon.Bernard Schoenbaum.Danny Shanahan.David Sipress.Otto Soglow.William Steig.Peter Steiner.Mick Stevens.James Stevenson.Barney Tobey.Mike Twohy.Robert Weber.Bill Woodman.Jack Ziegler.
£16.19
Workman Publishing Cat
Book SynopsisIt’s the mother of all cat books. The book that gave new meaning to wacka-wacka and forever redefined it.Cat is the classic that started it all. It gave a voice to catmaniacs around the country and launched an entire genre in publishing and licensing. Everybody went crazy. “Neither cute nor mysterious but instead simply and irreverently, even raucously, very funny.”—Village Voice. Trade Review"Neither cute nor mysterious but instead simply and irreverently, even raucously, very funny." (Village Voice.)"
£7.99
Canongate Books The Bumper Book of Peanuts: Snoopy and Friends
Book SynopsisCharles Schulz's Peanuts strips and characters are loved internationally, appealing to fans young and old since they first appeared in the 1950s. The Bumper Book of Peanuts takes us back to the golden age of Peanuts, gathering the very best of the strip from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Packed with strips featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Peppermint Patty and the rest of the beloved gang, this beautifully produced bumper collection is sure to delight Peanuts fans of all generations.Trade ReviewIt's impossible to think of another popular art form that reaches across generations the way the daily comic strip does . . . at the pinnacle of that long tradition, there was Charles Schulz * * Seattle Times * *I became obsessed . . . It's hilarious. We all went to school with a Lucy, or a Linus -- JUDE LAWCharles Schulz was, plain and simple, a great artist and philosopher . . . He teaches all ages that if you can learn to laugh at the things that cause you the most pain you will be the strongest of all -- JOHN WATERSThe world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated -- UMBERTO ECOThe Complete Peanuts confronts us afresh with what a brilliant, truly modern and totally weird idea it was to create a comic strip about a chronically depressed child . . . * * Time * *Charles Schulz's brilliant, angst-ridden, truly funny, fifty-year-long masterpiece of joy and heartbreak -- MATT GROENINGSnoopy: the protean trickster whose freedom is founded on his confidence that he's lovable at heart, the quick-change artist who, for the sheer joy of it, can become a helicopter or a hockey player or Head Beagle and then again, in a flash, before his virtuosity has a chance to alienate you or diminish you, be the eager little dog who just wants dinner -- JONATHAN FRANZENCharles Schulz was an American treasure - an artist, philosopher, and keen observer of human life -- BILL CLINTONForget Wittgenstein and Sartre, the great 20th Century philosopher was Snoopy * * Daily Mail * *One can scarcely overstate the importance of Peanuts to the comics, or overstate its influence on all of us who have followed -- BILL WATERSON * * author of CALVIN & HOBBES * *
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Advice from a Blob An inspirational book of
Book SynopsisHello humans, my name's Lennnie, I'm a little blob that was sent by the book Gods to come check on you. So, let's get into it shall we?Hello, human, my name's Lennnie. It really is a chaotic torrential downpour of debauchery out there but I promise you're gonna be okay. REALLY TRULY ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY FINE. Even if it doesn't feel like it right now.Wherever we are in life, all of us yearn for a world filled with more kindness, compassion and community. Lennnie everyone's favourite adorable, sassy, loving animated blob is here for us, keeping it real, dodging empty platitudes and delivering a dose of gentle, down-to-earth positivity to get us through even the darkest days.
£10.44
Vintage Publishing Hark A Vagrant
Book SynopsisKate Beaton was born in Nova Scotia, took a history degree in New Brunswick, paid it off in Alberta, worked in a museum in British Columbia, then came to Ontario for a while to draw pictures, then Halifax, and now New York. Maybe the moon next time, who knows.Trade ReviewKate Beaton has become a Web comic superstar with her hilarious look at historical and pop culture tropes from Julius Caesar to Gatsby. Hark! A Vagrant is a newly expanded collection of her witty, literate comics. * Publishers Weekly *[Beaton's comics] are witty reinventions of literary and historical figures navigating modern times . . . A high-minded version of The Far Side that is at once of-the-moment and timeless. -- Deborah Vankin * Los Angeles Times *Simply put, this is the most well-drawn, funniest comic that I've read in a while. -- Adrienne So * Wired *[Beaton's] neat linework and terrific grasp of simple caricature and facial expression sells a lot of the best strips, including Sasaki Kojiro meeting an undignified end, Jane Austen and Nikola Tesla being pestered by their fans, and Lord Byron muttering 'Bitches, man' to a grieving Percy Bysshe Shelley. * The Onion *This is that rarest combination of literate irony and devastatingly funny humor. * Publishers Weekly *
£17.09
Little, Brown Book Group The Revenge Of The BabySat Calvin Hobbes Series
Book SynopsisCalvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years.
£10.44
Running Press,U.S. Lobster Is the Best Medicine
Book SynopsisFans have fallen in love with Liz Climo''s charmingly quirky animal kingdom, which was first featured in The Little World of Liz Climo-a place where porcupines, anteaters, and grizzly bears all grapple with everyday life with wit and humor. Friends: They are there when we just want to hang out, or need someone to listen. They make us laugh, and lend a shoulder to cry on. Comic artist Liz Climo captures the true spirit of friendship with this quirkily charming collection. Her animal kingdom is a place where sharks, otters, porcupines, and even crustaceans come together to show the best of what friends have to offer. This little book will remind you to appreciate your own friendships . . . and inspire you to share with a special pal.
£11.39
Chronicle Books Farts A Spotters Guide
Book SynopsisFeatures an attached battery powered fart machine that reproduces ten common wind breakers, from the gentle hiss of the Silent-but-Deadly to the rip-roaring flatulation of the Seismic Blast. This work describes the habitat, range, voice, and 'field marks' of each emanation.
£10.79
Orion Publishing Co Motivational Quotes to Help You Be More Positive
Book Synopsisare you the type of person who:- thinks books are quite good- has never held a book before and would like to try holding one for a day- is completely normal and just wants to look at something- is fed up- would rather be dead- is frightened of what tomorrow may bring- is curious- needs a bit of motivation- wants to feel more positive about your lifethen this is the book for youbecause the words and pictures inside of this book will instantly make you feel more positive about yourself even after just having a look at them for about a second or 3 secondswhat happens to your body when you have no motivation:when you have no motivation it is like a wall of sadness has been built up inside of yourself and it is this wall that stops all of the happy things in the world from getting inside of your body so take my book and use it to break down the wall of sadness brick by brick so that happiness can cli
£9.49
Amberley Publishing Christmas Comes to Glasgow
Book SynopsisBrilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family
£6.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing How I Broke Up with My Colon: Fascinating,
Book SynopsisFascinating, bizarre, and educational true-life medical stories retold in cartoon form by the creator of the bestselling Heart and Brain book series.Mysterious illnesses. Freakish injuries. X-rays revealing something weird that got stuck in your foot. These strange but true stories are among the 24 medical tales retold in hilarious fashion by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Nick Seluk. Featuring fascinating stories submitted by people all over the world, How I Broke Up with My Colon is an educational and highly entertaining tour through the bizarre workings of the human body.
£9.49
Quiller Publishing Ltd Dogs Like Us
Book SynopsisPeople often chose a dog that resembles themselves, consciously or unconsciously. Even scientific experiments have proved it. For example, you rarely find a Hell’s Angel with a bichon frisé, or a sweet little old lady with a bulldog. A gentle quiet academic wouldn’t normally chose a boisterous border collie, nor would an energetic teenager chose a basset hound. Our beloved dogs are rather like our choice of car or the clothes we wear. The science writer David Robson says, ‘The canine mini-me reveals a narcissistic tendency in us all.’ In these humorous, colourful illustrations of doppelgänger dogs, artist John Holder has depicted a superb, visually entertaining collection of dogs and their owners in all their lookalike glory. A treat for dog owners everywhere.Trade Review'This is a wickedly entertaining book and a treat for dog owners everywhere.' -- NFU Countryside Magazine, October 2023'If you look at each character closely enough, you will see that they resemble someone you know. Don’t take my word for it. Buy the book.' -- Country Squire Magazine, September 2023'This is a timely publication with a strong visual appeal forming a handy gift for you friends with dogs.' -- Best of British Magazine, November 2023'Dogs Like Us serves as a sequel to John's successful book, 'No Dogs on the Bed' and is an entertaining compilation of illustrations that celebrate the striking resemblances between dogs and their owners.' -- Illustration X, November 2023
£14.24
Bodleian Library Heath Robinson: How to be a Perfect Husband
Book SynopsisWhat makes a perfect husband? In this tongue-in-cheek guide, illustrated by Heath Robinson’s inimitable cartoons and contraptions, there are many charmingly old-fashioned tips for how to succeed in almost all aspects of married life. First published in 1937, this delightful book gives an insight into how the roles of both wife and husband were viewed at the time and pokes gentle fun at them both. The perfect husband presses his own trousers; he can tend the lawn and entertain the baby simultaneously by means of two simple attachments to the garden roller; he can peel onions behind his back, with the help of a mirror, and thus avoid tears; he can make a vacuum cleaner and he even has a device to help him climb the stairs silently after a late night out with the boys. When offered the choice of a glass of milk or a Manhattan, he will choose the former. With chapters on courtship and proposal, the wedding, early married life, bringing up children, sports and hobbies, domestic difficulties and middle age, this book makes a highly amusing gift for those who are considering tying the knot or wish to celebrate wedded bliss.
£9.49
Drawn and Quarterly Moomin Book Five
Book SynopsisThe final volume in the series drawn by Tove Jansson Moomin Book Five: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip features the final strips drawn by Tove Jansson and written by her brother Lars for the London Evening News, before Lars took over both the art and the writing. The first "Moomin Winter" returns with more unwanted guests than in Book One, especially the curious and secret-spilling Nibling, sending the Moomin household into a tizzy of secrecy and closed doors. In "Moomin Under Sail," theMoomins find themselves without a new adventure until Too-Ticky''s compass gives them the idea to build a boat and head to sea. Finally, we meet the Fuddler in "Fuddler''s Courtship."Mymble captures poor Fuddler''s heart, and his bumbling drives her straight into the arms of Dr.Hatter, the local psychiatrist. Delightfully quirky, the Moomin family does not fare well under the gaze of someone trained in correcting odd behavior.
£12.99
Everything with Words The Big Hippo Guide to Democracy, Referendums,
Book SynopsisThe world of Westminster laid bare in cool, understated prose brimming with irony and complemented by Martin Rowson's sharp, satirical drawings.A brief guide to how democracy works, or fails to work. The big answers to all the questions you should have asked, but never did-but here it is: your guide to democracy, elections, referendums and what lurks in cyber space. The hilarious joint creation of Bob Marshall Andrews, author, barrister, former Labour MP for Medway, thorn in Tony Blair's side and multi award winning cartoonist Martin Rowson.
£8.54
Ice House Books Self Help for Superheroes: With Great Power Comes
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£6.99
Clover Press The Complete Dick Tracy 1941
£19.79
Editorial Juventud S.A. Las aventuras de Tintin: El cetro de Ottokar
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£14.75
North-South Books Monty Pythons Book of Silly Walks
Book SynopsisMonty Python's Book of Silly Walks by illustrator David Merveille features Mr. Teabag—one of John Cleese's best-loved characters from Monty Python's Flying Circus. Python fans will delight in Merveille's artistic portrayal of Mr. Teabag in his most iconic silly-walk pose as he hysterically stands in as housekeeper, soccer player, fire-ring walker, guard at the Buckingham Palace, James Bond, DaVinci's Vitruvian Man, and more! Over 40 years ago, a group of five Englishmen - and one wayward American - rewrote the rules of comedy. MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS, an unheralded, previously unseen half-hour show of sketches, hilarities, inanities and animations, first appeared on the BBC late one night in 1969. Its impact has been felt on the world ever since. From its humble beginnings, it blossomed into the most influential movement in modern comedy.
£10.44
Abrams Here Comes Charlie Brown A Peanuts PopUp
Book Synopsis Charlie Brown comes to life like never before in this giftable pop-up book featuring the first-ever Peanuts comic strip in Here Comes Charlie Brown! Charles M. Schulz introduced readers to “Good Ol’ Charlie Brown” on October 2, 1950, with the publication of the very first Peanuts comic strip—considered the most iconic comic of all time. It is also a perfect haiku of art, text, and paranoia, with a variation of the Browning sonnet “How Do I Love Thee?” thrown in for literary measure. Everything that is great about Schulz and Peanuts is established right out of the gate in these four perfect panels, which have influenced every comic strip that has followed. With this innovative, palm-sized pop-up book, cartoonist and comics historian Gene Kannenberg Jr. brings that very first comic strip to life for a whole new generation, as well as for longtime fans of the classic and beloved brand.
£10.79
Adams Media Corporation Yes, I'm Hot in This: The Hilarious Truth about
Book Synopsis“Fahmy uses humor to work through stereotypes and tell stories about nuanced hijabi characters.” —The Washington Post Popular Instagram cartoonist and Muslim-American Huda Fahmy presents a hilarious, relatable, and painfully honest new collection of comics that break down barriers and show how universal our everyday problems, worries, and joys actually are. At some point in our lives, we’ve all felt a little out of place. Huda Fahmy has found it’s a little more difficult to fade into the crowd when wearing a hijab. In Yes, I’m Hot in This, Huda navigates the sometimes-rocky waters of life from the unique perspective of a Muslim-American woman, breaking down misconceptions of her culture one comic at a time. From recounting the many questions she gets about her hijab every day (yes, she does have hair) and explaining how she runs in an abaya (just fine, thank you) to dealing with misconceptions about Muslims, Yes, I’m Hot in This tackles universal feelings from an point of view we don’t hear from nearly enough. Every one of us have experienced love, misunderstanding, anger, and a deep desire for pizza. In Yes, I’m Hot in This, Huda’s clever comics demonstrate humor’s ability to bring us together, no matter how different we may appear on the surface.Trade Review"The book does something an Instagram account simply cannot, which is provide a continuous narrative that flows seamlessly (and humorously) through every emotion experienced by the modern woman wearing hijab. Fahmy illustrates her experiences with amiable, unreserved honesty. The book is an incredibly enjoyable read, too… .Fahmy manages to express all of the struggles she experiences with unabashed zest … at the same time, she asserts that she isn’t defined by these struggles." * Haute Hijab *"Yes, I’m Hot in This is hilarious, honest, and will show you how alike all humans actually are." * HelloGiggles *"Nothing unites us quite like comedy. Dive into another perspective with this delightful collection of comics from Huda Fahmy about the realities of wearing a hijab and some of the ridiculous questions she gets asked about it." * CulturedVultures *"Yes, I’m Hot in This tackles universal feelings from an point of view we don’t hear from nearly enough … Huda’s clever comics demonstrate humor’s ability to bring us together, no matter how different we may appear on the surface." * Ashley Karlen *"This book was pretty wonderful ... a very realistic, raw, and true commentary on the world today regarding how many Americans treat other cultures unfairly." * Reader Fox *"Yes, I’m Hot in This doesn’t shy away from the differences between some Muslim-American experiences and the rest of the population, but it does go to great lengths to make those experiences part of the human condition." * Houston Chronicle *"A gift for all the well-meaning but clueless people in your life; it tackles serious topics with humor and grace." * Muslim Reads *"Both hilarious and heartbreaking." * HJ Book Blog *"A hilarious comic collection...both entertaining and informative." * Jill Emmett *"A breath of fresh air." * Muslimah Media Watch *
£11.69
Canongate Books The Complete Peanuts 1953-1954: Volume 2
Book SynopsisIn addition to introducing the beloved character Pig-Pen, The Complete Peanuts: 1953-1954 shows many of the cast of characters beginning to take on their best-known personality traits - from Linus's philosophical thoughtfulness to Lucy's fussiness, as well as Snoopy's emerging eccentricity. This volume also features an essay on Schulz by the legendary broadcaster Walter Cronkite, a biography of Schulz, and the popular index to characters, objects and themes!Trade Review"'An extraordinary publishing project.' Time 'So well-done that any reader will be impatient for the rest of the series, but in the meantime this is a book to savour.' Amazon.com 'Now that Schulz is gone, the comic he drew for fifty years looks more eccentric and ingenious all the time.' Washington Post"
£17.00
Andrews McMeel Publishing How to Be Perfectly Unhappy
Book SynopsisFrom the author of How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You - perfect for anyone who is irked by the question: "Are you happy?"
£6.99
Octopus Publishing Group Fred Basset Yearbook 2021: Witty Comic Strips
Book SynopsisWith a wag in his tail and a twinkle in his eye, Britain's best-loved canine hero is back with even more adventures in this brand-new selection of cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.
£8.54
Andrews McMeel Publishing My Dog The Paradox
Book SynopsisWhen The Oatmeal.com posted his comic My Dog: The Paradox, which is a loving ode to his dog, Rambo, the comic took off in a blaze of retweets (15,000+) and Facebook likes (586,000+) and was shared over 25,000 times on Facebook within days. The Oatmeal.com now presents this endearing tribute as a very special hardcover gift book for fans to give and to keep for themselves.Trade Review"If Inman isn't a king of the Internet, he's certainly among its royalty. The Oatmeal is one of the most popular humor sites on the web." (Todd Leopold, CNN)"In 2009, Inman put his hand to the page, and the world hasn't stopped laughing since." (Nick Carbone, Time)"Dangerously funny." (TODAY.com)"Matthew Inman is the Gary Larson of the Internet age." (Advertising Age)
£6.99
Titan Books Ltd More Peanuts
Book SynopsisAmerica''s most beloved comic strip, Peanuts, is now a major motion picture produced by Blue Sky Studios. Now you can collect the first ten original comic strip collections, published by Titan Comics! This collection contains 240 Peanuts strips taken from the three year span of 1952-1954 featuring many of your favourite characters. The strip’s bitter-sweet humour and child-like innocence helped to cement the Peanuts comic strip’s popularity and secure its reputation as a true, one-of-a-kind, timeless classic.
£6.23
Andrews McMeel Publishing Mochi's Pugpyhood
Book SynopsisThis hilarious collection of all-new comic strips by Gemma Gené (157ofGemma) tells the story of how one tiny pug met his new family and became one of the cutest, sassiest, and most popular pugs in the world. Guaranteed to warm the hearts of dog parents and pet-lovers everywhere. Mochi the black pug is one of the most popular comic strip pooches on the Internet, and this delightful collection of comics reveals the charming personal history of how he went from a cute, innocent pup to a sweet, sassy, social media sensation. The comics chronicle Mochi’s life from puppyhood to adulthood, featuring subplots of unrequited dog friendships and Mochi’s jealousy of his two dog-brothers, Huey and Duey. Readers will enjoy and relate to this humorous tale of a sincerely loyal friendship between one grumpy pug and his adoring owner.
£10.79
Andrews McMeel Publishing I Forced a Bot to Write This Book: A.I. Meets
Book SynopsisHumorist Keaton Patti "forced a bot" to digest massive amounts of human media to produce these absurdly funny, “totally real,” “bot-generated” scripts, essays, advertisements, and more.Ever wonder what an AI bot might come up with if tasked with creative writing? From Olive Garden commercials to White House press briefings to Game of Thrones scripts, writer and comedian Keaton Patti’s “bot” recognizes and heightens the tropes of whatever it’s reproducing to hilarious effect. Each “bot-generated” piece can be enjoyed as surrealist commentary on the media we consume every day or simply as silly robot jokes—either way, you’ll probably end up laughing.
£9.49
Diamond Publishing Group Ltd The Viz Annual 2023: Zookeeper's Boot: Cobbled
Book SynopsisThis last year has been one of great turmoil as wars, epidemics and extreme climate events have ravaged the globe. Sometimes it has felt as if the old certainties that have shored up our worldview for so long are being swept away in an unstoppable torrent of disaster, chaos, and disarray. But one thing has stolidly and steadfastly resisted the foaming tides of time: Viz. No matter what cataclysms and catastrophes lay waste to our fragile planet, the potty-mouthed comic's loyal readers know they can expect an annual packed full of stuff about toilets, second-rate celebrities and unfeasibly large testicles to take their mind off oncoming Armageddon. And this year - as Viz's latest annual The Zookeeper's Boot goes on sale - is no exception to that rule. A stout and glossy 226-page hardback, The Zookeeper's Boot is stuffed with the hilarious stuff that has made Viz the country's fourth* or fifth** favourite humorous magazine (* ** possibly sixth) for well over four decades... * Edge-of-seat Adventures: Jack Black to the Future, The Titanic Mystery, The Death of Nelson and Bad Bob the Randy Wonderdog * Cartoons: The Fat Slags, Sid the Sexist, Biffa Bacon, Mrs Brady Old Lady, Johnny Fartpants, The Real Ale Twats and Roger Mellie * Readers' letters and Top Tips, spoof ads, quizzes, games, Roger's Profanisaurus and much more So this Christmas, let The Zookeeper's Boot tread its muck across your festive threshold (and those of all your friends, relatives and acquaintances), spreading its merry bouquet wherever it goes.
£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing Pearls Seeks Enlightenment: A Pearls Before Swine
Book SynopsisJoin award-winning cartoonist Stephan Pastis in his comical, careening journey to enlightenment, featuring 18 months of daily comic strips from 2020-2021 along with an introduction, reflections, and strip-by-strip commentary by the author.Stephan Pastis is no ordinary cartoonist. In his two decades of writing and illustrating the blockbuster daily comic strip Pearls Before Swine, the award-winning humorist has traveled the globe, co-written a film for Disney+, and authored several hit book series, but always stopped short of total enlightenment—until now! Throughout the 256 pages of this treasury, Pastis provides commentary on each and every comic strip, along with photos, behind-the-scenes insights on the creative process, and meditations on how the tumultuous past two years have affected his life and work. Loyal readers and comics fans of all ages will be rewarded for digging into the uplifting, enlightening, and downright hilarious pages of the newest Pearls Before Swine treasury.
£13.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Parenting Is Weird: Tails from the Litterbox
Book SynopsisCombining the calamities of parenting with the chaotic cuteness of kittens, Litterbox Comics: Tails from the Litterbox presents the family foibles we can all relate to. A hilariously honest comic collection that explores all things parenting, from stepping out of the hospital for the first time to losing a kid in the grocery store, except everyone is cats. From the creator of the popular Instagram and Webtoon comic Litterbox Comics comes a collection of her most popular comics, including never-before-seen artwork, character bios, stickers, word searches, and more. Both long-time fans and those who are unfamiliar with Litterbox Comics will enjoy this humourous, fresh take on what it’s like raising two boys… er, kitties… in the age of the internet. A perfect purchase for both parents and cat-lovers. Trade Review“This was a really fun graphic novel to read. We saw these characters go on some wild adventures together, and many times they took an unexpected turn. Each comic put a clever spin on the trials and tribulations of parenting, and found a way to make me laugh. I think most parents will have a great time reading this book.” (Jay Snook, The Good Men Project)
£10.79
Little, Brown Book Group Its A Magical World A Calvin and Hobbes
Book SynopsisThis collection of cartoons features Calvin and Hobbes . It shows Calvin-turned-firefly waking Hobbes with his flashlight glow; Spaceman Spiff rocketing through alien galaxies as he battles Dad-turned-Bug-Being; and Calvin''s always inspired snowman art.
£13.49
