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The Many Not the Few: An Illustrated History of Britain Shaped by the People – Wilson and Brown Explore British Working Class History from the 14th Century to the Present Day

  • by Andy Oliver
  • December 12, 2019

To present an account of British working class history from the 14th century to the present day in around 125 pages and keep it both succinct and accessible, without drifting…

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Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn Speaks About the Power of Graphic Novels to Change Lives – ‘The Many Not the Few’ Launches at the House of Commons

  • by Andy Oliver
  • May 21, 2019

In my capacity representing Broken Frontier I’ve attended many book launches over the years in venues including shops, museums, bars, galleries and at festivals. But last night was something of…

Columns · Small Pressganged

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Killjoy #4 and #5 – Strolling Along the Prom with Robert Brown as His Autobiographical Series Recalls a Traditional British Seaside Holiday

  • by Andy Oliver
  • February 16, 2017

Robert Brown’s instantly recognisable recapturing of his childhood has been a firm favourite of mine in ‘Small Pressganged’ since the very early days of this column. Brown’s work speaks so…

Columns · Eyecatcher · Small Pressganged

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Celebrating Small Press Day 2016 – Ten Top UK Autobio Comics for Your Consideration!

  • by Andy Oliver
  • July 4, 2016

SMALL PRESS DAY IS COMING! Saturday July 9th sees the first Small Press Day in the UK and Ireland – an event that seeks to spotlight the exciting new voices…

Columns · Small Pressganged

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Killjoy #3 – An Acutely Observed Catalogue of Awkwardness in Robert Brown’s Cartoon Study of Pre-Adolescent Romance

  • by Andy Oliver
  • February 17, 2015

Robert Brown’s Killjoy returns with this third issue of quietly understated but oh-so familiar childhood recollections that will, in turn, make you smile, wince and nod knowingly at his spot-on…

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Killjoy #2 – Robert Brown’s Childhood Revisited in a Gentle Slice-of-Lifer

  • by Andy Oliver
  • March 11, 2014

This second issue of Robert Brown’s comic strip reminiscences has been a while in coming but those who found his wistful recollections of his younger days in #1 so evocative…

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