With, of course, the exception of the Eagle and Girl. Classy gloss productions.(1950s)
Roger C
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From: "Roger Day" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: My book!
>I like new drawing pads, though. It's a whole world of feel and
> texture. From NOT to hot-washed, linen, cotton. Cartridge.
>
> Japanese paper is a different kettle of fish. I shall have to see what
> difference there is between rice and washi, rice and cartridge.
>
> Old British comics were always printed on the cheapest papers - it
> wasn't until the 80s that the publishers began to use better papers -
> so that 2000AD had a different feel, texture and smell to that of the
> Beano and Dandy. American comics followed a similar trajectory, if
> slightly ahead. In the 80s, with graphic novels, the paper was usually
> far superior.
>
> I hate people who buy first edition comics then wrap them unread in
> plastic. Seems like a form of murder to me.
>
> Roger
>
> On 8/13/08, MC Ward <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> I only sniff old books. The new ones get New Book Feelies.
>>
>> Candice
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