Giles The Collection 2012
Hamlyn (Publisher)
Published on 5. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-600-62228-4 (ISBN)
Description
Enjoy the 20th century's greatest cartoonist's work once more with this superb collection of some of Giles' wittiest cartoons. From politics to the family, his cartoons parodied every aspect of British life and delighted Daily Express readers for over four decades. This brand new compilation includes 150 cartoons packed with fun details and the clever characterizations that made Giles a household name.
Reviews / Votes
"Giles is an extremely popular winner across the generations. His 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.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 281 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
390 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-600-62228-4 (9780600622284)
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Person
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 hospital in Ipswich on 27 August 1995.
Content
Foreword Chapter 1 - Stinker Chapter 2 - Strikes Chapter 3 - Rural Life Chapter 4 - Vicars Chapter 5 - Olympic Games