{"product_id":"9781845131708","title":"Great British Comics","description":"\u003cp\u003eRead by millions, British comics are world-famous. And for more than a quarter of a century, Britain’s writers and artists have had a significant influence on the American comic-book scene, revitalizing standards from Batman to X-Men and originating uniquely British characters of their own, such as Modesty Blaise and the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Now, in a feast of cartoon graphics, \u003ci\u003eGreat British Comics\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the UK’s comic heroes, offering an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and collectors. Divided into themed chapters, and ranging from the 1920s to the 1990s, it charts the careers of all the familiar favorites. Featuring lively, informative text, \u003ci\u003eGreat British Comics\u003c\/i\u003e is copiously illustrated with comic book covers, pages, and annuals, as well as toys, collectibles, and memorabilia. Paul Gravett, who has curated numerous exhibitions of comic art, is also the author of \u003ci\u003eManga: Sixty Years of Japanese Comics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGraphic Novels: Everything You Need to Know.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurum Press, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061435482352,"sku":"9781845131708","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781845131708_p0.jpg?v=1763744004","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781845131708","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}