The History of the World According to Giles
The History of the World According to Giles
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For over 50 years Giles documented and satirised the most momentous events in British and world history: wars, moonlandings, and sporting achievements, they've all been subject to his wit and artistry. This collection lets you follow the exploits of Giles' most beloved characters such as granny, the tearaway kids and Chalky during these times.
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The History of the World According to Giles by Express Newspapers
For over 50 years Giles documented and satirised the most momentous events in British and world history: wars, moonlandings, sporting achievements, strikes, elections, fashion trends and entertainment, they've all been subject to his wit and artistry. Now, in this special collection, you can follow the exploits of Giles' most beloved characters such as granny, the tearaway kids and Chalky during these times, and relive some of the greatest news stories from the 20th century, decade by decade, cartoon by cartoon.As a special feature, the introduction focuses on some of the famous people who have contributed forewords to his compilations over the years, including the likes of Frank Sinatra, Prince Charles, Sir John Betjeman and many more leading politicians, comedians, actors and celebrities.Guaranteed to delight his many thousands of fans, The History of the World According to Giles takes you on a funny and fascinating journey through the remarkable events that shaped the final 50 years of the last century.
"Giles is an extremely popular winner across the generationsHis books are still selling well after more than 50 years and his humour is not stuck in any particular time frame. He appeals to a very wide cross-section of the public" - Paul Gravett, Projects Director of the British Cartoon Trust.
Carl Giles was born in Islington, north London, on 29 September 1916. Leaving school aged fourteen, his early training was in animation, eventually moving into cartoons working for Reynolds News. In 1943 Giles moved to the Sunday Express and Daily Express, eventually replacing Strube and becoming the Daily Express "War Correspondent Cartoonist" with the 2nd Army in 1945. Best known for his Express "family", his cartoons had enormous popular appeal and in 1959 he was awarded the OBE. Giles left the Daily Express in 1989 but continued working for the Sunday Express until 1991. He passed away in Ipswich on 27 August 1995.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780600621133 |
| ISBN 10 | 0600621138 |
| Titre | The History of the World According to Giles |
| Auteur | Express Newspapers |
| Série | Giles |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Année de publication | 2010-05-04 |
| Nombre de pages | 176 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |