Masters of British Comic Art by David Roach

The definitive educational title to bring readers through the journey of comic strips from the perspective of British history… a whole new world of information and staggeringly beautiful art. – Comic BeatThis wildly entertaining and educational tome is a journey through the history of British comics – from the birth of the 20th century to the 80s invasion of American comics by the likes of Brian Bolland, Dave Gibbons and Kevin O’ Neill (to name but a few), right up to today’s up-and-coming British art stars and the talents of tomorrow. Revealing the extraordinary history of the UK’s prolific comic book industry from the 19th Century to the 21st, this ground breaking volume celebrates the incredible artists who made a huge impact on British comics and would go on to revolutionize the industry on a global scale. Featuring a Who’s Who of talent, including Brian Bolland, Yvonne Hutton, Dave Gibbons, celebrated greats such as Don Lawrence and lost maste