Bøger af Rian Hughes

A unique and extraordinary novel of alien first contact, and how humanity copes in the aftermath.

A brilliantly original novel of literary SF from the acclaimed author of &i>XX&/i>, &i>The Black Locomotive &/i>weaves steam trains, the history and architecture of London, and a mysterious alien artefact below the city into a work of stunning inventiveness and originality.

Science fiction paperbacks exploded over the 1940s and ''50s literary landscape with the force of an alien gamma bomb. Titles such as Rodent Mutation!, Beyond the Galaxy, Dawn of the Mutants and Mushroom Men from Mars appeared from fly-by-night publishers making the most of the end of post-war paper rationing. The stories were often conceived around a pre-commissioned cover from an artist, and a title suggested by the publisher. Despite the punishing deadlines and poor pay, the books'' cover artists managed to produce artworks of multihued, brain-bending brilliance, and collected here is some of the best of their output during an unparalleled period of brash optimism and opportunism in book publishing. Beware the space fiend!

This wordless collection of strips by renowned artist/designer Rian Hughes reveals the lighter side of our obsession with social rankings.When everyone has a number, everyone knows their place. Lower numbers are better, higher numbers are less important, and that''s just the way it is. But what if that number could change? You might try to buck the system and assert your individuality... or you might end up with a big fat zero.Big questions are explored and unexpected answers found in the first solo comics collection from award-winning designer & illustrator Rian Hughes. His whimsical, witty, and insightful strips will make you both smile and consider. Where do you stand in the pecking order? Is your number up? 2018 Pubwest Design Awards - Gold Winner for Graphic Album, New Material

For more than 20 years, Rian Hughes has been a versatile designer, illustrator and lettering artist working for international clients in the fields of publishing, music, sports, telecommunications, fashion and more. He has specialized in creating logo designs for the comic industry, notably for DC and Marvel products. He has also designed logos for posters, CDs, and clothing, and produced branding for clients such as Cartoon Network and the BBC. This compendium is packed full of the best of his logo designs and offers an insight into the creative process behind his work.

Collecting the complete newspaper strip from "The Guardian", this collection brings together every strip, including some unpublished rarities, in a neat hardback designed by Hughes in a pocket-sized format.