{"title":"Mort Walker","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Mort Walker collection, celebrating the wit and humour of this legendary comic strip artist and writer. Best known for creating the enduring and beloved \u003cem\u003eBeetle Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e series, Mort Walker has carved a unique niche in the world of graphic novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalker began his career in the mid-20th century and quickly rose to fame with his sharp, satirical portrayal of army life through the eyes of his lazy and lovable character, Beetle Bailey. The series debuted in 1950 and has since become a staple of comic strips worldwide, delighting readers with its timeless humour and clever social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection showcases the charm of \u003cem\u003eBeetle Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting new readers to discover the humour and illustrations that have entertained audiences for decades. Perfect for fans of graphic novels and comic strips, Mort Walker’s works are both a nostalgic journey and a fresh perspective into the art of cartooning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a lifelong fan of Walker’s work or new to his creations, this collection offers a delightful escape into the world of humorous misadventures. Browse through and enjoy the laughs and legacy of Mort Walker’s celebrated series.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beetle-bailey-by-brian-walker-9798875001338","title":"Beetle Bailey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA handsome coffee-table career retrospective of one of the most respected, dedicated, and prolific cartoonists in the history of comics, \u003cem\u003eBeetle Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e's Mort Walker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Old cartoonists never die. They just erase away...\" This was one of Mort Walker's favourite sayings, and until his final days, he lived by his motto, engaging millions of readers through his beloved comics. Walker had the longest tenure of any cartoonist on his original creation in the history of comics. He produced \u003cem\u003eBeetle Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e for 67 years, 3 months, and 12 days – that's 24,576 strips. He penciled his last week of daily strips on December 16, 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMort Walker's Beetle Bailey: 75 Years of Smiles\u003c\/em\u003e is a coffee table retrospective commemorating Mort Walker's long and dedicated commitment to cartooning, spotlighting the anniversary of his most popular and beloved creation. In addition to the 75 Sunday pages reproduced from colour syndicate proofs, 135 daily and Sunday strips scanned from original artwork, and close to 200 additional images, this beautifully designed volume, impeccably researched and written by his son Brian, also includes rare photographs, historic debut character appearances, syndicate promotional materials, posters, merchandise, personal drawings and memorabilia from the family archives, as well as biographical sketches and anecdotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDubbed \"The Dean of American Cartooning,\" Walker was one of the most prolific cartoonists in the comics business, with the creation of nine different syndicated strips during his lifetime, including \u003cem\u003eBeetle Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most widely syndicated strips in the world. \u003cem\u003eBeetle Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e remains a popular feature in newspapers today and is currently produced by his sons Greg, Brian, and Neal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull-colour and black-and-white illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871349756140,"sku":"9798875001338","price":123.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12596063488908.jpg?v=1759875386"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mort-walker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}