{"product_id":"very-british-affair","title":"Very British Affair","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe definitive celebration of romance comics in postwar Britain, curated by Eisner award nominated author and historian David Roach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebellion is proud to present the finest romance comics in British history in one spectacular volume! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCurated by Eisner-nominated historian and artist David Roach, \u003cb\u003eA Very British Affair\u003c\/b\u003e charts the stratospheric rise of romance comics in postwar Britain with a selection of the greatest romance comics ever printed in the UK. Featuring an eclectic mix of artists from Spain, Italy, and the UK, this collection unearths the sensual art and emotional writing which delighted generations of comics readers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing over 50 comics stories – many of which have never been reprinted before – this lavish book is a stunning tribute to the often uncredited creators who crafted an industry of love. Roach shines a spotlight on the Spanish and Italian artists who dominated romance, as well as the genre''s forgotten female contributors, like Jenny Butterworth, Pat Tourett and Diane Gabbott. Featuring art by comics icons like \u003cb\u003eShirley Bellwood\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMisty\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003eJordi Badía Romero\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eCreepy\u003c\/i\u003e) and \u003cb\u003eEnrique Badía Romero\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eAXA\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003eMike Hubbard \u003c\/b\u003e(\u003ci\u003eJane\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003eCarlos Ezquerra\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eJudge Dredd\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003eJohn M. Burns\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eModesty Blaise\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003ePurita Campos\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003ePatty’s World\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003eJesus Blaco\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSteel Claw\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003ePepe Gonzalez\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eVampirella\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cb\u003eJesus Redondo\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eKitty Pryde\u003c\/i\u003e) and \u003cb\u003eBlas Gallego \u003c\/b\u003e(\u003ci\u003eBlack Beth\u003c\/i\u003e).","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312615596414,"sku":"NW9781786187710","price":26.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781786187710.jpg?v=1778588841","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/very-british-affair","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}