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About Me
- Steve
- Freelance author and editor for the past 20 years. My interests are old British comics, books and magazines... and that's what you'll find here.
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ROLLING NEWS
- 9 Jul. Inside Neil Gaiman's rural writing retreat.
- 3 Jul. Neil Gaiman's Sandman has been greenlit at Netflix. FIrst season will be 11 episodes.
- 1 Jul. Interview: Nick Abadzis (podcast).
- 1 Jul. Interview: David Pugh.
- 25 Jun. Interview: Lizzie Boyle, editor of the new Tammy & Jinty Special.
- 20 Jun. Thousands petition Netflix to cancel Good Omens for normalising Satanism. The show has nothing to do with Netflix, being a BBC/Amazon co-production.
- 18 Jun. Rebellion have announced that their first movie project will be School's Out Forever, based on the Afterblight Chronicles series of novels published via their Abaddon Books imprint. School's Out, the first novel of a trilogy by Scott K. Andrews, originally appeared in 2007.
- 12 Jun. Interview: Simon Furman.
- 6 Jun. Peter Nash's Striker is finally coming to an end in both strip (in The Sun) and as a comic. The latter closes with a 52-page special entitled Striker: The Final Whistle.
- 24 May. Neil Gaiman on the Good Omens TV series.
- 21 May. Charlie Adlard has won the Sergio Aragones International Award for Excellence in Comic Art at this year's Reubens Awards, held at the NCSFest in California.
- 21 May. Rebellion have announced that they are to reprint the complete "Trigan Empire" series by Mike Butterworth and Don Lawrence. The first 304-page volume will appear next March.
- 19 May. BBC Studio has announced that it has secured the rights to Mike Moorcock's Runestaff fantasty novels, The Jewel in the Skull, THe Mad God's Anulet, Sword of the Dawn and The Runestaff.
- 8 May. Watchmen, which will debut on HBO this autumn, has just had its first trailer released.
- 1 May. Is the Dredd TV series dead in the water?
- 19 April. Jeremy Briggs has been delving into the history of comics that never made it past the dummy stage (first episode of five... just follow the links).
- 14 April. GCHQ have cracked Frank Sidebottom's secret codes.
- 10 April. Archive interview with Frank S. Pepper
- 7 April. A code-breaking computer named after cartoonist W. Heath Robinson has been reconstructed at The National Museum of Computing in Milton Keynes. Due to secrecy surrounding code-breaking, Robinson never knew the computer was named after him.
- 6 April. How the world went mad for Moomins.
- 4 April. Interview: Dan Abnett (video).
- 21 March. David Slinn recalls the short-lived newspaper supplement, Scoops.
- 21 March. Back in 2017, designs for futuristic vehicles by Frank Hampson were auctioned.
- 21 March. Philip Vaughan interviews Barrie Tomlinson and Ian Kennedy.
- 12 March. Wasteland Weekend is a Mad Max inspired festival held in the Mojave desert. Lots of Fury Road inspired cars and costumes inspired by the film's co-writer, Brendan McCarthy.
- 11 March. Duncan Jones describes his Rogue Trooper film script as "Guardians of the Galaxy had a baby with The Raid."
- 1 March. The Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse series Resident Alien has been picked up for a full series by Syfy. The series will star Alan Tudyk as a crash-landed alien on Earth.
- 27 February. Raymond Briggs' final book, Time For Lights Out will be published by Jonathan Cape in November.
- 20 February. John Freeman has produced a comprehensive overview of sales figures for the latter half of 2018.
- 20 February. Interview: Charlie Adlard (podcast)
- 8 February. Webchat: Neil Gaiman.
- 6 February. Interview: Steve MacManus.
- 3 February. Interview: Anna Morozova.
- 3 February. The National Portrait Gallery's photographer in focus is Steve Cook.
- 31 January. Jolly news for these snowy times - Rebellion are to release a 48-page Cor! & Buster Special on 17 April, featuring characters including Sweeney Toddler and Gums, drawn by the likes of Ned Hartley, Cavan Scott, Abigail Bulmer and Tanya Roberts. This will be followed by a reprint for Free Comic Book Day (4 May) entitled Funny Pages, featuring reprints from the archive.
- 31 January. Lew Stringer is to write a regular column for ComicScene looking at comics through the ages.
- 8 January. Neil Gaiman will be presented with the Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award on 7 March 2019 and the Poets & Writers annual dinner.
- 1 January. Two programmes still on the BBC's iPlayer for the next few weeks: With Great Pleasure at Christmas: Neil Gaiman and Meil Gaiman's Norse Mythology.
- 29 December. The latest episode of 'Masters of Comics' features John McShane, kay player in Glasgow's thriving comics scene for four decades.
- 18 December. The Unseen Ron Embleton catalogue can be downloaded as a PDF. The exhibition runs at Messum's Art Gallery, 9 Jan to 1 Feb 2019.
My latest books
- Forgotten Authors Volume 4 (coming soon)
- Don Lawrence Scrapbook (coming soon)
- "Iron Mask". The story of Harry Bensley's "Walking Round the World" Hoax
- The Three Musketeers
- Forgotten Authors Volume 3
- Forgotten Authors Volume 2
- Forgotten Authors Volume 1
- The Men Behind the Flying Saucer Review
- Countdown to TV Action
- Don Lawrence—The Legacy: Book 3
- Boys' World: Ticket to Adventure
- Ranger: The National Boys' Magazine
- H. Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines
- Lion: King of Picture Story Papers
- Not Forgotten 2009-10
- Peter Jackson's London Is Stranger Than Fiction
- Gwyn Evans: The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet
- Pages from History Illustrated by C. L. Doughty
- Eagles Over the Western Front Vol. 3
- Eagles Over the Western Front Vol. 2
- Eagles Over the Western Front Vol. 1
- The Thriller Libraries (index)
- Wells Fargo and Pony Express
- Mean Streetmaps
- Sci-Fi Art: A Pocket History
- Hurricane & Champion (index)
- Storm—The Collection Vol. 12
- Storm—The Collection Vol. 11
- Storm—The Collection Vol. 10
- Essential Cult Books, with Gina McKinnon
- Hit the Dirt
- No Surrender!
- Wings of Death
- Frank Bellamy's The Story of World War 1
- Frank Bellamy's Complete Swift Stories (limited edition)
- Aces High: Air Ace Picture Library Vol 1
- Up And At 'Em! War Picture Library Vol. 3
- Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History, with others
- Trigan Empire Collection Vol. 1
- Trigan Empire Collection Vol. 12
- Karl the Viking
- Storm: The Collection Vol. 8
- Storm: The Collection Vol. 9
- Rick Random, Space Detective
- High Noon
- Let 'Em Have It: Battle Picture Library Vol. 2
- Frank Bellamy's King Arthur and His Knights
- Love on Ward B
- The Best of Boyfriend
- Against All Odds: War Picture Library Vol. 2
- Trigan Empire: The Red Death
- Frank Bellamy's Robin Hood
- The War Libraries (index)
- Unleash Hell: The Best of War Picture Library
- Death or Glory: The Best of Battle Picture Library
- Full List
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Iron Mask: The Story of Harry Bensley's "Walking Round the World" Hoax
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"The story sounds like an implausible Hollywood film but it was true! Who was the Man in the Iron Mask (no, not the French novel by Dumas!)? He set off from Trafalgar Square to push a pram around the world in January 1908 to win a £20,000 bet! he seems to have been a lovable rogue and this was not the first time he had hoodwinked people! I won't say more so I don't spoil the story as it's wilder than even this! Steve Holland has preserved a wonderful British eccentric's story for us all to enjoy. Give it as a Birthday or Christmas present to anyone who's curious about people in any way!" Amazon - 5 stars
"The whole unearthing of this incident from the early 20th century is one of brilliant detective work on behalf of Steve Holland -whose research skills in tying up characters and authors and their works is next to none!" Goodreads - 5 stars
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Forgotten Authors Vol.1
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"This is utterly fascinating: what a terrific accomplishment! It has held and engaged me. Authors who are only names have been documented and recorded, from the pathetic to the successful, and everywhere in between. This is incredible research, and I cannot begin to thank you enough for sharing it. I’m dipping into it with absolutely enormous pleasure."—Richard Bleiler
"Recommended for anyone with an interest in the history of books, book publishing, obscure authors or even researching family history. Looking forward to Volume 2"—Amazon review.
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The Men Behind Flying Saucer Review
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"Beginning in 1955, the Flying Saucer Review has been key to chronicling the appearance of Unidentified Flying Objects and the latest theories of why they have been appearing in our skies. A dedicated group of enthusiasts - amongst them an accountant, a publisher's editor, a test pilot, a novelist and a member of the House of Lords - were amongst those who helped put together this remarkable magazine. Who they were and how they came to work together makes for a fascinating tale, some of it as curious as the phenomena the magazine studied."
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Countdown to TV Action
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"The perfect compliment to my set of Countdown/TV Action" - Graham Bleathman.
"A wonderful trip down memory lane. Recommended" - Paul Simpson, Sci-Fi Bulletin
"If you read Countdown as a child, you'll be fascinated by this account of its making ... indispensable." - John Freeman, Down the Tubes
"The definitive history of the title" - Lew Stringer, Blimey!
"I urge you to grab a copy and give Steve Holland a tip of the hat for the amount of hard work, research and love he's poured into making a book of information become an interesting story" - Barnaby Eaton-Jones, The Cult Den
Lion King of Picture Story Papers
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"It's a great read in itself and has sent me back to the Lion comic to re-read some of my childhood favourites. The pictures are reproduced crystal clearly and even this old man can read the original art ... It's a gorgeous book and if we are snow-bound as the media has been saying for weeks, I have plenty to keep me amused this chilly January weekend!" - Norman Boyd.
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Worlds of Adventure
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"Superb production and a treasured addition to the groaning bookshelf!" - Dave Gibbons.
Treasure Island
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Click here to order both Treasure Island & King Solomon's Mines
Sexton Blake Annual 1941
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"If you've been meaning to give Sexton Blake's adventures a try, this would be a great place to start. I've seen the actual annuals go on Ebay for three or four hundred bucks, so this is definitely a bargain too." - Singular Points.
Peter Jackson's London Is Stranger Than Fiction
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"The original books have been highly collectable for many years now, but finally they’ve been republished in a single volume from Bear Alley Books ... for the ridiculously reasonable price of £14.99. Do yourself a favour. " Christopher Fowler.
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Arena
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"This book goes straight to the top of my large reading pile" - Graeme Neil Reid
"With reality TV overload and the rise of the risque and the brutality of today’s society, this story still has a pertinent message for those of us who are willing to listen to it. In fact, I think the story is more relevant today than it was in 1979." - Colin Noble, Down the Tubes
"The story is a fun read, but the star of the show is the art. Alcatena is a class act." - Hibernia Comics
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Links: Sites of Interest
- 2000AD Covers Uncovered (Pete Wells)
- 2000AD Online
- Artwork of Frank Hampson (Peter Hampson)
- Beezer's Golden Years (Simon Mackie)
- Bleeding Cool (Rich Johnston)
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- Illustration Art Gallery Blog
- Jeff Hawke Club
- Kazoop!!
- Lew Stringer Comics
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- Motoring Art
- Mystery*File (Steve Lewis)
- Nothing But a Fan (Colin Noble)
- Paul Gravett
- Procartoonists.org
- Story Paper Index
- Striker Archive NO LONGER AVAILABLE
- Two Headed Thingies
- Victor and Hornet (Adrian Banfield)
- Wacky Comics (George Shiers) WEBSITE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
- Worlds of Don Lawrence (DLC)
- Yesterday's Papers
BRITISH COMICS REPRINTS & REFERENCE
- Books by Steve Holland
- 2000AD: ABC Warriors
- 2000AD: Judge Anderson
- 2000AD: Judge Dredd
- 2000AD: Nemesis the Warlock
- 2000AD: Nikolai Dante
- 2000AD Robo-Hunter
- 2000AD: Rogue Trooper
- 2000AD: Slaine
- 2000AD: Strontium Dog
- 2000AD / Rebellion GNs
- Beano & Dandy
- The Broons & Oor Wullie
- Charley's War
- Commando
- Dan Dare
- Doctor Who
- Eagle & Girl
- Girls' comics & magazines
- Jackie & spin-offs
- James Bond
- Jeff Hawke
- Look-In & Learn
- Marshal Law
- Modesty Blaise
- Modesty Blaise (Novels)
- Newspaper Strips (Misc)
- Roy of the Rovers
- Tank Girl
- Viz
- Wallace & Gromit
- War, Battle, Air Ace
- Frank Bellamy
- Brian Bolland
- Raymond Briggs
- Neil Gaiman
- Don Lawrence
- Alan Moore
- Posy Simmonds
- Bryan Talbot
- Black Flame (2000AD novels)
- Mammoth Book of...
- Panini UK
- Spitfire Comics
- Titan Books
- Reference: British Comics Creators
- Reference: British Comics History
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