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General Roos · « **Reply #1140 on:** July 02, 2010, 10:47:19 AM »

Apocalypse Z, Sometimes the dead don´t stay down. A supplement for Battlefield Evolution

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #1141 on:** July 04, 2010, 08:52:30 AM »

Found this yesterday at my local Works (a UK discount bookstore chain) for £4,99 (down from 19,99):

A rather nicely done narrative and pictorial history of British War Comics, from 1860s' Victorian picture papers to the final heyday in the 1970s. Tons of excerpted pages, some facsimile pages at the end from turn-of-the-century "Boys' Papers". I would have liked a bit more on the sociocultural context, but for the comics, it's fascinating.

Some sample pages:

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Fascinating stuff, much worth the 5 quid. If you've got a Works store nearby, you may wish to check it (mine had about half a dozen copies).

Prof.Witchheimer · « **Reply #1142 on:** July 04, 2010, 10:21:13 AM »

wow

what a beaty! have to check Amazon...

twrchtrwyth · « **Reply #1143 on:** July 04, 2010, 08:42:56 PM »

I'm sad because of the horse.

Svennn · « **Reply #1144 on:** July 05, 2010, 10:54:51 AM »

Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on July 04, 2010, 10:21:13 AM

wow what a beaty! have to check Amazon...

or I am sure one of us over here could pick a copy up for you and post it on.

The postman brought me this this morning

Svennn

Silent Invader · « **Reply #1145 on:** July 05, 2010, 11:28:11 AM »

Just finished reading The Blooding of Jack Absolute by CC Humphreys, which I really enjoyed.

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #1146 on:** July 05, 2010, 01:17:35 PM »

Quote from: Svennn on July 05, 2010, 10:54:51 AM

or I am sure one of us over here could pick a copy up for you and post it on.

Already arranged that.

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The postman brought me this this morning

Oh! Care to comment on the overall impression? I had followed the online strips but found it a bit lacking in actual verve, and a bit too focused on being an epigon to the "old masters" of ligne claire without fully succeeding. But I'll readily admit that the online strip mode might not be the best presentation option, such stuff should be read as an album.

Svennn · « **Reply #1147 on:** July 05, 2010, 01:29:26 PM »

Only skimmed this second book but absolutely love the first. I know what you mean by your comments re ligne claire but I think it succeeds in spades. For me more believable characters than Tintin but retaining the charm sometimes lost with B&M and a decent yarn to boot. My only complaint is that it is not a weekly. I would recommend getting hold of it if only for the scenario and scenery inspiration.

voltan · « **Reply #1148 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:39:14 AM »

Two concords from that soapy chap,

Peace by force; elite forces of the IFOR
& ACE mobile force (land)

M Blakey · « **Reply #1149 on:** July 07, 2010, 01:59:11 PM »

British Fortifications in Zululand it is a really helpful book great purchase. now i really want some general services wagons for zululand got lots of game ideas. now if i could only find the rights bits

McYellowbelly · « **Reply #1150 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:24:56 PM »

Hellboy Vol 10, crooked man and others.
Gorgeous storytelling and artwork( but I am biased!)

Helen · « **Reply #1151 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:58:11 PM »

Warlords of the Ancient Americas - Central America,

Helen

carlos marighela · « **Reply #1152 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:10:51 PM »

Richard Harris' Death of a Revolutionary about Che Guevara's Bolivian campaign. Why I haven't purchased this book before, I'll never know.

rob_the_robgoblin · « **Reply #1153 on:** July 08, 2010, 12:42:59 PM »

The nice postman delivered WHFB 8th edition this morning. I am a happy chappie.

YPU · « **Reply #1154 on:** July 08, 2010, 02:55:07 PM »

Quote from: rob_alderman on July 08, 2010, 12:42:59 PM

The nice postman delivered WHFB 8th edition this morning. I am a happy chappie.

Wait, isn't that supposed to take a few more days to come out. Mind I have it pre-ordered as well, but at maelstrom but I suppose they have to wait like everybody else before they can send it out.

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