{"id":12826,"date":"2014-12-07T14:50:11","date_gmt":"2014-12-07T14:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.comicsreview.co.uk\/nowreadthis\/?p=12826"},"modified":"2014-12-07T14:50:11","modified_gmt":"2014-12-07T14:50:11","slug":"yuletide-treat-time-now-give-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comicsreview.co.uk\/nowreadthis\/2014\/12\/07\/yuletide-treat-time-now-give-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Yuletide Treat Time\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 Now Give This!"},"content":{"rendered":"

All year round we review books that would make ideal seasonal presents but believe nobody should be bombarded with gift suggestions before mid-November at least.<\/p>\n

This year we’re doing something about it\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n

Therefore from now until the Big Blow-out we’ll be posting occasional reminders\/links to older posts that might just solve any last-minute gift-giving quandaries for the youngsters and merely young at heart in your home.<\/p>\n

Here’s a not-so-Seasonal dozen to kick things off\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n

The Phoenix Presents\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 Star Cat book 01<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy <\/strong>James Turner<\/strong> (David Fickling Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-910200-06-3
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: outrageous and hilarious fun for all the family\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Charley’s War – A Boy Soldier in the Great War<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Pat Mills<\/strong> & Joe Colquhoun<\/strong> (Titan Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-78116-914-8
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: A Stunning Masterpiece\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showcase Presents Super Friends volume 1<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy <\/strong>E. Nelson Bridwell<\/strong>, <\/strong>Denny O’Neil<\/strong>, <\/strong>Ric Estrada<\/strong>, <\/strong>Joe Orlando<\/strong>, <\/strong>Ramona Fradon<\/strong>, <\/strong>Kurt Schaffenberger<\/strong>, <\/strong>Bob Smith<\/strong> & <\/strong>Vince Colletta<\/strong> (DC Comics
\nISBN: 978-1-4012-4757-7
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Delirious All-Ages Super-Fun\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starling<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy <\/strong>Sage Stossel<\/strong> (Penguin\/InkLit)
\nISBN: 978-0-42526-631-1
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: A Charming Affirming Delight For Girls All Who Don’t Like Princess Parties\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Garth Ennis Presents Battle Classics<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy <\/strong>John Wagner<\/strong>, <\/strong>Alan Hebden<\/strong>, <\/strong>David Hunt<\/strong>, <\/strong>Mike Western<\/strong>, <\/strong>John Cooper<\/strong>, <\/strong>Cam<\/strong> <\/strong>Kennedy<\/strong> & various (Titan Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-78116-741-0
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Proper Blockbuster Afternoon Entertainment\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madison Square Tragedy<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy strong>Rick Geary (NBM\/ComicsLit)
\nISBN: 978-1-56163-762-1
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Masterful Murder Mystery, Classic Cartooning Confection \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 1010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moomin: the Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip volume 2<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Tove Jansson<\/strong> (Drawn & Quarterly)
\nISBN: 978-1-897299-19-7
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Perfect Poetic Pictorial Paradise\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Phoenix Presents Gary’s Garden book 1<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Gary Northfield<\/strong> (David Fickling Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-910200-09-4
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Anarchic Green Fingered Fun For All\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sock Monkey Treasury – A Tony Millionaire’s Sock Monkey Collection<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy <\/strong>Tony Millionaire<\/strong> (Fantagraphics Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-60699-696-6
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Utter Ineffable Magic\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Phoenix Presents How to Make Awesome Comics (With Professor Panels & Art Monkey!)<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Neill Cameron<\/strong> (David Fickling Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-910200-03-2
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Captivating Activity And Amusement\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Superman: – The Silver Age Dailies 1959-1961<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy <\/strong>Jerry Siegel<\/strong>, <\/strong>Curt Swan<\/strong>, <\/strong>Wayne Boring<\/strong> & <\/strong>Stan Kaye<\/strong> with <\/strong>Otto Binder<\/strong>, <\/strong>Robert Bernstein<\/strong> & <\/strong>Jerry Coleman<\/strong> (IDW Publishing Library of American Comics)
\nISBN: 978-1-6137-7666-7
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Sheer Nostalgic Comicbook Gold \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tarzan in the City of Gold (The Complete Burne Hogarth Comic Strip Library volume 1)<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Burne Hogarth<\/strong> and Don Garden<\/strong> (Titan Books)
\nISBN: 978-1-78116-317-7
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Incomparable Cartoon Adventure\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6And For Older Readers\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hunger House<\/a><\/strong>
\nBy Loka Kanarp<\/strong> & C\/M Edenborg<\/strong>, translated by C\/M Edenborg<\/strong> & Martin Tistedt<\/strong> (Borderline Press)
\nISBN: 978-0-99269-724-2
\nWin’s Christmas Gift Recommendation: Spooky And Unforgettable Scary Story \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All year round we review books that would make ideal seasonal presents but believe nobody should be bombarded with gift suggestions before mid-November at least. This year we’re doing something about it\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 Therefore from now until the Big Blow-out we’ll be posting occasional reminders\/links to older posts that might just solve any last-minute gift-giving quandaries … <\/p>\n

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