Description

Book Synopsis

Stephen Collins was born in 1980 and grew up in Penge, South London. He began cartooning for The Times in 2003, and has since won several awards, including the Jonathan Cape/Observer Graphic Short Story Prize 2010. His work has appeared in many publications worldwide, and he contributes regular comics to the Guardian Weekend and Prospect magazine. He lives near Hertford with his wife and a well-charged beard trimmer.

For up-to-date news and work, visit
www.stephencollinsillustration.com



Trade Review
It’s part satire, part parable, part nursery rhyme and part disaster movie, and it’s an utter joy to read. -- Tom Gatti * The Times *
Clever, funny and beautiful to look at… A fairytale for adults that children will also adore, The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil is surely destined to become a classic. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *
As splendiferous as its title… An inspired swirling of the mundane with the surreal, the plot may be simple but his satire on modern life is witty and thoughtful. -- Larushka Ivan-Zadeh * Metro *
Collins’ wonderful debut unfolds with slow and simple elegance through black-and-white panels. -- James Smart * Guardian *
It reminds me of nothing so much as a Roald Dahl novel. -- Alex Hern * New Statesman *

The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil

    Product form

    A Hardback by Stephen Collins

    £20.00

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 29 Sep 2026.

    3 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil by Stephen Collins

      Book details

      Publisher Vintage Publishing
      Published 5 September 2013
      ISBN-13 9780224096287
      978-0224096287
      ISBN-10 0224096281
      Also in:
      Graphic Novels & Manga

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Stephen Collins was born in 1980 and grew up in Penge, South London. He began cartooning for The Times in 2003, and has since won several awards, including the Jonathan Cape/Observer Graphic Short Story Prize 2010. His work has appeared in many publications worldwide, and he contributes regular comics to the Guardian Weekend and Prospect magazine. He lives near Hertford with his wife and a well-charged beard trimmer.

      For up-to-date news and work, visit
      www.stephencollinsillustration.com



      Trade Review
      It’s part satire, part parable, part nursery rhyme and part disaster movie, and it’s an utter joy to read. -- Tom Gatti * The Times *
      Clever, funny and beautiful to look at… A fairytale for adults that children will also adore, The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil is surely destined to become a classic. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *
      As splendiferous as its title… An inspired swirling of the mundane with the surreal, the plot may be simple but his satire on modern life is witty and thoughtful. -- Larushka Ivan-Zadeh * Metro *
      Collins’ wonderful debut unfolds with slow and simple elegance through black-and-white panels. -- James Smart * Guardian *
      It reminds me of nothing so much as a Roald Dahl novel. -- Alex Hern * New Statesman *

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account