The Art Of Brian Bolland
Illustrated & narrated by Brian Bolland, edited by Joe Pruett, introduction by Dave Gibbons. Image, 2006. Born in Lancashire, England in 1950, Brian Bolland is a national treasure. This is because of his gift for illustration, which is uniquely British. It is full of charm, pathos, wry humour, occasional whimsy & outbursts of sudden violence. From his early work in such British Comics as 2000 AD, Brian's clean stylish artistry was always in evidence. His unique abilities were not lost on the American publishing giant DC Comics, where he was soon employed for a stunning collection of comic book covers. Yet, this is far from all that the artist was capable of.

This handsomely illustrated tome takes us on a complete artistic journey of Bolland's life covering the various decades from the 1960's on, plus a few thematic chapters, which cover his Influences, Nudes & the photographic essay, Places Of Interest. We are lucky to have an artist of such stunning abilities. Enjoy him while you can in this beautifully presented retrospective. An essential purchase, our highest recommendation. 312 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 9" x 12" (229mm x 305mm) ISBN: 1582406030 and ISBN-13: 9781582406039

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Bolland Strips
CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. Written & illustrated by Brian Bolland. Knockabout Palmano Bennett, 2005. Illustrator Brian Bolland (1951-) has risen to become one of Great Britain's national treasures. His art was always stylish but viewed now it stands out distinctly, from that produced by most other Comic book illustrators, of the period. These include his formative Judge Dredd UK work, cover illustrations, a particular forte and American Comics and strips. This retrospective showcases his less well known & more personal work, authored & illustrated by Bolland, and the range of his humour & fondness for whimsy. This is a high quality B&W volume which does full-justice to the crystal clear, darkly humorous artistry of Brian Bolland. This edition contains some images of nudity & adult themes. 112 pages. Hard Cover Black & White 8" x 11" (20cm x 28cm) ISBN: 0861661508 Highly Recommended.

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