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Dandy Beano: The First Fifty Years

by D.C. Thomson & Company Limited
$9.90 Now $6.90 Save 30%
Dandy Beano: The First Fifty Years
Dandy Beano: The First Fifty Years

Celebrating classic British comics' golden jubilee.

If comic strips are a nostalgic alley for you, the 'Dandy Beano: The First Fifty Years' is a treasure trove you'd appreciate. It's a deep dive into the beloved characters and their evolution, perfect for reliving cherished childhood memories or discovering what made these comics a cultural staple.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Dandy Beano: The First Fifty Years

by D.C. Thomson & Company Limited
$9.90 Now $6.90 Save 30%
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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ISBN: 9780851163840
Author: D.C. Thomson & Company Limited
Publisher: D.C. Thomson & Co Ltd
Date of Publication: 1987-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Drawing, Art Books Monographs, European History, World History, Art Design, Art History
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 35 readers)

Description

A historical overview of the first fifty years of the Dandy and Beano comic magazines.
 

Celebrating classic British comics' golden jubilee.

If comic strips are a nostalgic alley for you, the 'Dandy Beano: The First Fifty Years' is a treasure trove you'd appreciate. It's a deep dive into the beloved characters and their evolution, perfect for reliving cherished childhood memories or discovering what made these comics a cultural staple.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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