The Yorkshire-based publisher Bamforth & Co started producing saucy postcards in 1910. These cheeky designs became synonymous with the English seaside resorts where they were sold, but were exported all over the world.After WW2, Bamforth artists began to satirise the classic comic archetypes that still resonate today - henpecked husbands, naughty nurses and randy milkmen. Contemporary concerns ranging from the contraceptive pill to the Space Race also received the irreverent Bamforth treatment. Saucy Postcards: The Bamforth Collection celebrates the golden age of these comic gems, with a selection of more than 250 cards originally published from the early 1950s to the mid-1970s. The books introduction reveals the story behind the company, and the battles with the postcard censorship committees that resulted in almost 150 prosecutions.
With the continuing success of the genre in childrens and adult books, graphic novels, comic books, and blockbuster films and the booming digital gaming industry?fantasy and science fiction have a large following of all ages. The visuals are a key component of all these media, and paintings and poster art are highly valued among collectors. This book is an inside look into the creative world of masters of the genre?both for the enthusiast, aspiring illustrators, and collectors. Masters of Science Fiction and Fantasy Art takes an inside look at the strategies, techniques, and inspiration of todays established and up-and-coming artists.
Details: Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese cartoonist, manga artist, animator and producer who created the characters of Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor Leo and Black Jack, and works such as Metropolis, Lost World and Phoenix. This poster pack brings together eight fantastic artworks that celebrate his inventive style and famous creations. Ideal for: Fans of Osamu Tezuka's work and great quality anime prints. Each poster measures 40cm x 32cm