Nominated for the 'Best Comics-Related Book'
Eisner Award
2021
"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 Beat
This 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
Yvonne Hutton
, celebrated greats such as
Don Lawrence
and lost masters like
Reg Bunn
Shirley Bellwood
. Author and
2000 AD
artist
David Roach
takes us on a journey through time detailing the surprising and fascinating evolution of the art from its humble beginnings to its current world-conquering status.
Including artwork from a vast number highly-acclaimed artists, carefully scanned from original artwork,
Masters of British Comic Art
is the definitive study and celebration of a beloved industry.