Masters of British Comics Art - Webshop Exclusive Cover
There are only 200 copies of this limited edition webshop
variant hardback for sale.
A wildly entertaining and educational journey through the
history of British comics – from the birth of the 20th century to the ‘80s
invasion of American comics and through to today’s best contemporary artists!
This webshop exclusive edition comes with a variant cover
drawn by author David Roach, artist on 2000 AD’s Anderson: Psi Division, that
pays tribute to Brian Bolland’s classic promotional image for Forbidden
Planet in the 1970s.
A high-production hardcover compendium perfect as a coffee
table book or academic encyclopedia, Masters of British Comics is painstakingly
researched. Featuring artwork from a vast number highly-acclaimed artists
carefully scanned from original artwork, Masters of British Comic Art is the
definitive study and celebration of a beloved industry!
Featuring a Who’s Who of talent, including Brian Bolland,
Yvonne Hutton, Dave Gibbons, celebrated greats such as Don Lawrence and lost
masters like Reg Bunn and Shirley Bellwood. Author and 2000 AD artist David
Roach takes us on a journey through time detailing the surprising and
fascinating evolution of the art from its humble beginnings to its current
world-conquering status.
