Bonzer: Australian Comics, 1900s - 1990s. by Shiell, Annette (editor); Stone, Mick (checklist) - 1998

Melbourne, Redhill South: Elgua Media, 1998. Paperback small folio, as new condition, numerous colour photos (of comics), copy 1. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. 188 pp. From Ginger Meggs to Zero Assassin - just as Australian society has changed over the years, so have Australian comics. The essays and comics collected here chronicle these changes and show what a valuable cultural resource this underrated art form really is. The book features a comprehensive list of Australian comics, biographical details of the artists themselves and over 350 examples of their work. As much of this material has never been published together before, 'Bonzer' will prove to be an invaluable reference for students, librarians, researchers and collectors. Edited by Annette Shiell, National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University. Checklist compiled by Mick Stone. Includes chapter notes, select bibliography, further reading, plus index. (1 of 2 available copies. With laid-in slip notifying correct ISBN: incorrect 1876308125 printed in book.).