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Bonzer : Australian comics 1900s-1990s
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Bonzer : Australian comics 1900s-1990s

by Annette Shiell, Mick Stone

This collection of essays examines the evolution of Australian comics and their relationship to shifting societal values. It chronicles the history of the medium from Ginger Meggs to Zero Assassin, highlighting its significance as a cultural record.

Accession 21704 ISBN 1876677007 Publisher Elgua Media
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