Blacksmith
master brummie
If there was one thing that got me interested in books, it was that great series of comics when I was growing up, called Classics Illustrated. I hesitate to call them comics in a way, because, although their format was definitely in the comic style of picture and bubble writing, their content was a fantastic introduction to the world of classic books.
I read many classics in this way before I read them in later years as hardback novels and it opened up a whole new world for me. As you can see, from the accomanying picture of one of my favourites, they cost 1s 3d at the time, which was terrific value.
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I was really excited when I found a company had started to re-release the series and that I could get them from Amazon. OK, they now cost £3.25 and not 1s 3d, but I think I may indulge myself in a few of them. I hope I'm not disappointed and that they are as good as I remember them to be. Will I still like them as an adult? Will my grandchildren enjoy them when they are old enough?
I don't think my nostalgic memories are playing tricks on me. I reckon they'll still be good.
Do any of you remember the series, and did you have any favourites?
I read many classics in this way before I read them in later years as hardback novels and it opened up a whole new world for me. As you can see, from the accomanying picture of one of my favourites, they cost 1s 3d at the time, which was terrific value.
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I was really excited when I found a company had started to re-release the series and that I could get them from Amazon. OK, they now cost £3.25 and not 1s 3d, but I think I may indulge myself in a few of them. I hope I'm not disappointed and that they are as good as I remember them to be. Will I still like them as an adult? Will my grandchildren enjoy them when they are old enough?
I don't think my nostalgic memories are playing tricks on me. I reckon they'll still be good.
Do any of you remember the series, and did you have any favourites?