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Henry Speaks for Himself

by David Tosh, John Liney   |  Ages 8-11
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Silent comic character finds unique voice in books.

If you love classic comics with a nostalgic charm, you'll delight in "Henry Speaks For Himself." The transition from a silent comic character in a newspaper to a speaking one in a book series adds a layer of depth and amusement. As you follow Henry's quirky adventures, you'll appreciate the Tintin-esque art and the clever writing that bridges the gap between young readers and adults. It's a piece of comic history that's been lovingly revived for new generations to discover and for the older ones to reminisce.

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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Henry Speaks for Himself

by David Tosh, John Liney   |  Ages 8-11
Regular price $14.90
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per
Compare to estimated retail price: S$38.64  
ISBN: 9781606997338
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
Date of Publication: 2014-03-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure, Classics, Family, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 11 readers)

Description

What is it about odd-looking comic strip characters that catch the public's attention? Carl Anderson's classic comic strip character Henry was certainly not your average-looking youngster, with knobby knees, a pencil neck, and a bulbous, bald head but, for years, he entertained millions of readers worldwide with his pantomime pranks. He was also the subject of a long-running comic book series, with one significant difference from the newspaper strip: in the comic books, Henry spoke! Written and drawn by John Liney, who also handled art chores on the daily Henry strip, these stories were done in a Tintin-esque clean-line art style that made them attractive to the younger set, but with writing clever enough to cause the adults to chuckle while reading to their children. These 1940s-50s stories have never before been reprinted, and this collection provides a long-overdue look at a forgotten kid's comic masterpiece.
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Silent comic character finds unique voice in books.

If you love classic comics with a nostalgic charm, you'll delight in "Henry Speaks For Himself." The transition from a silent comic character in a newspaper to a speaking one in a book series adds a layer of depth and amusement. As you follow Henry's quirky adventures, you'll appreciate the Tintin-esque art and the clever writing that bridges the gap between young readers and adults. It's a piece of comic history that's been lovingly revived for new generations to discover and for the older ones to reminisce.

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.