This book covers producing concepts & character sketches to laying out the final page of art. From comics icon Stan Lee creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe & characters such as Spider-Man Incredible Hulk & the X-Men comes this ultimate how-to book for aspiring comic book artists. In Stan Lees How to Draw Comics" the author sets out to teach everything he knows about writing drawing & creating comic book characters. The book focuses primarily on action-adventure comics but will touch upon other genres & styles such as romance humour horror & the widely influential manga style. From producing concepts & character sketches to laying out the final page of art the man with no peer Stan Lee is the ultimate guide to the world of creating comics." ...

From comics icon Stan Lee creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe & characters such as Spider-Man Incredible Hulk & the X-Men comes the ultimate how-to book for aspiring comic book writers. In these pages aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories complete with easy-to-understand instruction tips of the trade & invaluable advice for even more advanced writers. From the secrets to creating concepts plots to writing the script the man with no peer Stan Lee is your guide to the world of writing & creating comics. ...

First came the days of the plague. Then came the dreams. Dark dreams that warned of the coming of the dark man. The apostate of death his worn-down boot heels tramping the night roads. The warlord of the charnel house & Prince of Evil. His time is at h&. His empire grows in the west & the Apocalypse looms. ...

One of the most successful pop stars of the 80s his face adorning posters on teenager's walls from Acton to Akron Adam Ant was a phenomenon. Now in this frank & revealing autobiography he tells the full story of his amazing life from his dysfunctional childhood to his key role in the punk movement & creation of a unique musical style that brought him a string of hits (both singles & albums). At one point he was so famous other stars sought his company & advice
- even Michael Jackson called in the dead of night to ask about music & clothes. His many girlfriends included Jamie Lee Curtis & Heather Graham & for a time he lived in LA acting in fifteen films. Adam also writes honestly about his life-long battle with manic depression. His first episodes were triggered by the stress of living with a violent alcoholic father & he tried to commit suicide when he was at art school. A gruelling episode with a stalker in LA precipitated a mental breakdown & a stalker in London led to his well-publicised arrest & hospitalization in 2001. At times funny & at other times tragic this is gripping account of the turbulent life & times of one of music's most fascinating figures. 'A whirlwind story of sex drugs rock 'n' roll suicide attempts & deranged stalkers.'
- Time Out". ' With plenty of lessons to be learned about fame's downside [this] is an intriguing tale well & honestly told.'
- "Q Magazine"."


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Never has there been a more graphic account of the SAS in action never a thriller so authentically grounded in the twists & turns of undercover warfare. Geordie Sharp a sergeant in the SAS is struggling to pick up the threads of his army career. Wounded in the Gulf War he returns to Hereford to find his home life in tatters. As he trains with Northern Ireland Troop a murder in his family fires him with personal hatred of the IRA. Posted to Belfast he discovers that his adversary is Declan Farrell a leading player in the Provisional IRA. Sharp sets out to stalk & kill his man. ...

Highly entertaining account of a young man's first year as a rookie comedian. His comedy is focused on the world rather than the church & he gigs regularly around the country
- average three times a week. He has a considerable following through the churches but also does a great deal of work through the mainstream comedy circuit. He has performed regularly at all the main Christian events. The book represents my first year in the world of comedy. The book will chart the reality of life on the comedy circuit
- & how those ups & downs affect my faith my relationships my goals etc. It is also about a 25 year old slightly at odds with his environment. The gigs are a stepping stone for observations on life in general. I want to provide good quality humour that faces outwards & talks about life in general rather than looking inwards & seeing the funny side of church.""

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When we tell someone that our child is autistic the most common response is a sad face & an apologetic look. I hate it when people say 'I'm sorry to hear that' Parenting a child on the autistic spectrum can be tough at the best of times but few books take the time to celebrate the love & laughter an autistic child can elicit in their parents & those around them. In this warm honest & laugh-out-loud tale of bringing up Bobby now ten Georgina Derbyshire shares & rejoices in his 'slightly different' childhood. As she outlines momentous events in Bobby's life from the day he decided he was a dog (continuing life as a canine for a year afterwards) to the time he catapulted an innocent shopper into a mountain of strawberries Georgina repeatedly challenges the perception of autism as an affliction maintaining that neurotypical people often make far less sense. Through her light-hearted & hilarious storytelling she reveals how social codes & psychological games make the neurotypical world a very confusing place to live in more so than ever if you happen to be a young boy with a passion for rocks tape measures & trains. This book is a must for anybody involved in the upbringing of an autistic child whether they are in search of a little comfort companionship light relief
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