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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Humour & jokes
Scottish artist Tom Paterson is one of the most inventive and
influential cartoonists British comics have produced. Inspired by
the work of George Martin, Leo Baxendale and Ken Reid, Tom became a
comic artist at a young age, working for Fleetway and DC Thomsons
on such classic strips as Sweeny Toddler, Calamity James, Buster,
Grimly Feendish, The Numskulls, Bananaman and Dennis the Menace. At
the beginning of his career Tom was ghosting artists like
Baxendale, but his own style and sense of humour quickly developed
and Tom's work soon became unmistakable. His trademark stinky,
striped sock often appeared in the panels of his work - a useful
identifier born out of an age where publishers frowned upon artists
signing their work. Along with the sock came the additional, visual
comedic gags scattered throughout the strips, giving each one that
instant re-readability. This collection features some of Tom's
outstanding colour and black & white strip work for
IPC/Fleetway from titles like Buster, Whoopee!, Jackpot, Whizzer
& Chips and Oink! amongst others. With quotes from the man
himself and some extra, added treasures, this is a must have for
fans of British humour comics both young and old!
She's All That goes desi in this hilarious, affecting, and sweetly
romantic comedy by the author of More Than Just a Pretty Face.
Arsalan has learned everything he knows from Nana, his 100-year-old
great-grandfather. This includes the fact that when Nana dies,
Arsalan will be completely alone in the world, except for his
estranged and abusive father. So he turns to Beenish, the
step-daughter of a prominent matchmaker, to find him a future life
partner. Beenish's request in return? That Arsalan help her ruin
her older sister's wedding with a spectacular dance she's been
forbidden to perform. Despite knowing as little about dancing as he
does about girls, Arsalan wades into Beenish's chaotic world to
discover friends and family he never expected. And though Arsalan's
old-school manners and Beenish's take-no-prisoners attitude clash
every minute, they find themselves getting closer and closer -
literally. All that's left to realize is that the thing they both
really want is each other, if only they can get into step. Praise
for MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE 'A deliciously entertaining
rom-com' - Nandini Bajpai, author of A Match Made in Mehendi 'A
laugh-out-loud yet heartwarming story about familial obligations,
friendship, and love' - Sabina Khan, author of The Love and Lies of
Rukhsana Ali 'Funny, open-hearted, and utterly charming... a
spectacular debut' - Katie Henry, author of Heretics Anonymous
'Hilarious and teeming with heart... I am a forever fan' Erin Hahn,
author of You'd Be Mine
Learn more about the cartoonist who created Charlie Brown, Snoopy,
and the rest of the lovable Peanuts gang in this new addition to
the #1 New York Times bestselling series! Charles (otherwise known
as Sparky) Schulz always loved drawing from the time he was a young
child, and as he grew older, he turned this passion into a
phenomenally successful career. His early doodles of his
mischievous dog and of a shy boy inspired two of his most familiar
and beloved characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Here's the story
about Peanuts gang and Charles's life that's sure to excite all
readers but especially those who love the classic cartoon series.
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