In addition to reading comics I used to love those collections of newspaper cartoons which featured either Andy Capp (lots of which would get frowned on today) from the Daily Mirror but also those almost but not quite timeless Giles cartoons from the Daily Express.
I came across this volume by accident when looking for the Doctor Who Annual in WHSmiths and after picking it up and having a giggle at one or two of Giles pieces I just had to buy and I wasn't disappointed.
This collection of cartoons from across the decades features the Family in all their glory around the house. Each piece is not just a one off joke but contains lots of imagery in the background with the kids, their pets and relatives that makes each cartoon frankly a work of art.
Of Giles is sadly no longer with us but this collection is worth a read whether you are old enough to remember these cartoons or didn't read the Daily Express. I always just looked forward to the collections come Christmas they usually floated around somewhere in the family.
Rating: 5 Stars
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