Giles The Collection 2015

Giles The Collection 2015

by Northern & Shell PLC/Express Newspapers (Author)

Synopsis

Perennial bestseller and a Christmas gift guaranteed to make dad and grandad chortle, this is a brand-new collection of 150 Giles cartoons. A witty and clever examination of the vagaries and quirks of all aspects of British life, it confirms Giles' reputation as the 20th century's greatest cartoonist. This superb collection demonstrates that his perceptive take on life is as relevant today as when the cartoons were first published.

In this collection, Giles invites his fans to join him in his caravan on a riotous journey around England, Scotland and Wales. Taken from the Express and -- Express archives, 150 cartoons provide a tour of the quirks and joys of regional life. The artworks cover everyday scenes from Britain's recent past, with a tongue-in-cheek approach to politics, the media and popular culture.

Brilliantly witty and full of irreverent fun, this compilation is the ideal addition to your Giles collection.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Hamlyn
Published: 01 Sep 2014

ISBN 10: 0600624579
ISBN 13: 9780600624578
Book Overview: Irreverent, clever and entertaining, Giles' cartoons have timeless appeal.

Author Bio
Carl Giles was born in Islington, north London, on 29 September 1916. After leaving school at fourteen, he initially trained in animation before moving into cartoons, when 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 an OBE. Giles left the Daily Express in 1989 but continued working for the Sunday Express until 1991. He died in 1995.