For over 50 years Giles documented and satirised the most momentous events in British and world history: wars, moonlandings, sporting achievements, strikes, elections, fashion trends and entertainment, they've all been subject to his wit and artistry. Now, in this special collection, you can follow the exploits of Giles' most beloved characters such as granny, the tearaway kids and Chalky during these times, and relive some of the greatest news stories from the 20th century, decade by decade, cartoon by cartoon. As a special feature, the introduction focuses on some of the famous people who have contributed forewords to his compilations over the years, including the likes of Frank Sinatra, Prince Charles, Sir John Betjeman and many more leading politicians, comedians, actors and celebrities.Guaranteed to delight his many thousands of fans, "The History of the World According to Giles" takes you on a funny and fascinating journey through the remarkable events that shaped the final 50 years of the last century.
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Giles has long been recognised as one of the most unique and talented satirists of the post-war years.With over 15,000 of his cartoons in the Express archives, Giles:The Collection 2010 brings together 150 of his most humorous and perceptive illustrations in a brand new annual that is guaranteed to leave his loyal readers laughing and reminiscing for hours. Spanning a number of decades and subjects including family life, transport, the Law and holidays, this time-tested tome is a must for every
Giles fan.
Carl Giles’s cartoons are always imbued not only with unique humour, but also with insight and realism. His ability to capture the essence of humanity has never been more apparent than in this new collection of cartoons, based around war and our fighting forces.
From the Second World War to the present day, Giles’s Fighting Forces looks at the incredible contribution our fighting forces – the army, navy, and airforce – and those of our Allies, have made, not just during war time, but during times of peace as well.
Giles' London A Selection of Giles' best cartoons with a view on London
