Bryan Talbot’s most recent book, “Alice in Sunderland”, was hailed by the “Guardian” as one of the ten best graphic novels ever and acclaimed by critics all over the world. Before that, at the start of his career, he created the first ever steampunk graphic novel, “The Adventures of Luther Arkwright”. In “Grandville” Talbot brings us another steampunk masterpiece. Inspired by the work of the nineteenth-century French illustrator Gerard, who worked under the pseudonym ‘Grandville’ and frequently drew anthropomorphic animal characters, it tells the story of detective Inspector LeBrock of Scotland Yard as he stalks a gang of murderers through the heart of Belle Epoque Paris. In this alternative reality France is the major world power and its capital is thronged with steam-driven hansom cabs, automatons and flying machines. The characters are mostly animals, though there is an underclass of humans, often referred to as ‘dough faces’, who resemble the ‘clear-line’ characters of Herge’s “Tintin” books. Visually stunning, “Grandville” is a fantastical and audacious rollercoaster ride that will add to Talbot’s reputation as one of the best graphic novelists in the world.

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Bryan Talbot’s most recent book, “Alice in Sunderland”, was hailed by the “Guardian” as one of the ten best graphic novels ever and acclaimed by critics all over the world. Before that, at the start of his career, he created the first ever steampunk graphic novel, “The Adventures of Luther Arkwright”. In “Grandville” Talbot brings us another steampunk masterpiece. Inspired by the work of the nineteenth-century French illustrator Gerard, who worked under the pseudonym ‘Grandville’ and frequently drew anthropomorphic animal characters, it tells the story of detective Inspector LeBrock of Scotland Yard as he stalks a gang of murderers through the heart of Belle Epoque Paris. In this alternative reality France is the major world power and its capital is thronged with steam-driven hansom cabs, automatons and flying machines. The characters are mostly animals, though there is an underclass of humans, often referred to as ‘dough faces’, who resemble the ‘clear-line’ characters of Herge’s “Tintin” books. Visually stunning, “Grandville” is a fantastical and audacious rollercoaster ride that will add to Talbot’s reputation as one of the best graphic novelists in the world.

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Everybody’s favourite camper from the 60s. The ride of choice for travelling hippies surfers and everyone that was tuning in turning off and dropping out. ; ; A little hard work and patience and our Build Your Own VW Bus rewards you with your own detailed scale model. You may not be able to take it on the road but it makes a great present for any motor enthusiasts. ; ; With Die-cast metal dashboards opening doors and a pull back and go motor as well as screwdriver and full instructions our Build Your Own VW Bus makes an original and fun project to keep him occupied for hours on end.

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Use this 337 piece building set to create your own corkscrew coaster ride.

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A heartstopping ride in the co-driver’s seat of a genuine 200bhp Group N MG rally car. ; How much action can you handle? Take the ultimate ride with MG XPOWER XTREME RALLY in the awesome 200bhp MG ZR rally car. MG Rally stars Matt Stephens and Miles Johnston will get your heart pounding as they demonstrate high speed slides left foot braking and handbrake turns with YOU in the co-driver’s seat! It doesn’t get any closer to the action than this! Included is a full days entry to the theme park where the event is held and the chance to watch the motorsport events throughout the day.

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A heartstopping ride in the co-driver’s seat of a genuine 200bhp Group N MG rally car. ; How much action can you handle? Take the ultimate ride with MG XPOWER XTREME RALLY in the awesome 200bhp MG ZR rally car. MG Rally stars Matt Stephens and Miles Johnston will get your heart pounding as they demonstrate high speed slides left foot braking and handbrake turns with YOU in the co-driver’s seat! It doesn’t get any closer to the action than this! Included is a full days entry to the theme park where the event is held and the chance to watch the motorsport events throughout the day.

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Gourmet Classic Car Day Driving Experience for Two The freedom of the road – there’s nothing like getting away from it all – and making your great escape at the wheel of a cool classic car is the most stylish way to do it. With an iconic classic car you can make your day out into a road trip with a difference. You can choose to drive either the enigmatic Alfa Spider or the attention-grabbing Jensen Interceptor. The Alfa Spider is a sports car that’s perfect for a romantic getaway. With a classic 2 litre Alfa Romeo twin fuel injected engine giving you 120bhp, you can cruise all day long in comfort and style. The amazing 1974 Mark 3 Series 4 Jensen Interceptor has a 7.2 litre V8 300bhp engine and was the celebrity car of its day. This gorgeous car demands respect and commands the road, yet it’s still quick and easy to handle. About The Gourmet Classic Car Day Driving Experience for Two This experience gives you the opportunity to enjoy the ride and take in the spectacular scenery, taking in the Cotswolds, Malverns, Forest of Dean, Worcestershire, Shropshire or Welsh Borders depending on your chosen touring route. After collecting your chosen car you will be given your touring route notes along with a description of highlights to look out for along the route. You will be provided with recommendations for interesting locations to visit, of course you may just want to see where the road takes you! At lunch time you will stop off to enjoy a gourmet lunch for two at a choice of quality restaurants (excluding wine). Restaurants will depend upon the touring route you have chosen but include Russell’s of Broadway and Brockencote Hall near Kidderminster. After your leisurely lunch it’s back in the car to make your way to drop off the car back at the storage site by 3.30pm. Included in the price is comprehensive insurance for up to two drivers, breakdown cover, public liability insurance cover and a full tank of petrol. This experience is available Monday – Sunday, throughout the year (subject to availability). You will enjoy six hours of driving. The minimum age is 25 years, maximum 70 years. There are no fitness requirements for this experience. Drivers should have no more than 6 points on their licence and should not have had any major driving convictions. There will be just you and your partner in the car. Unfortunately, you cannot bring spectators to watch. Don’t worry, this activity is not dependent on weather conditions Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months. If you have not used your Gift Voucher by this time, it is possible to get an extension This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated. Next working day delivery cut off time is 11.00am on a normal working day (Mon-Fri). If you select next working day option on an activity placed after 11.00am it is guaranteed to arrive within two days. All guaranteed next day deliveries will arrive before 1pm and will require a signature. Please note that the Before 9am Service is not available on activities. Unfortunately Gift Wrapping is not available. Why You Should Buy From Us! 30 day money-back guarantee Low-price guarantee Loyalty points discount off future orders Huge range of unique gift ideas for all occasions Excellent customer service Next day delivery available – cut off 11am Gourmet Classic Car Day Driving Experience for Two

Price : £ 399.00

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Gourmet Classic Car Day Driving Experience for Two The freedom of the road – there’s nothing like getting away from it all – and making your great escape at the wheel of a cool classic car is the most stylish way to do it. With an iconic classic car you can make your day out into a road trip with a difference. You can choose to drive either the enigmatic Alfa Spider or the attention-grabbing Jensen Interceptor. The Alfa Spider is a sports car that’s perfect for a romantic getaway. With a classic 2 litre Alfa Romeo twin fuel injected engine giving you 120bhp, you can cruise all day long in comfort and style. The amazing 1974 Mark 3 Series 4 Jensen Interceptor has a 7.2 litre V8 300bhp engine and was the celebrity car of its day. This gorgeous car demands respect and commands the road, yet it’s still quick and easy to handle. About The Gourmet Classic Car Day Driving Experience for Two This experience gives you the opportunity to enjoy the ride and take in the spectacular scenery, taking in the Cotswolds, Malverns, Forest of Dean, Worcestershire, Shropshire or Welsh Borders depending on your chosen touring route. After collecting your chosen car you will be given your touring route notes along with a description of highlights to look out for along the route. You will be provided with recommendations for interesting locations to visit, of course you may just want to see where the road takes you! At lunch time you will stop off to enjoy a gourmet lunch for two at a choice of quality restaurants (excluding wine). Restaurants will depend upon the touring route you have chosen but include Russell’s of Broadway and Brockencote Hall near Kidderminster. After your leisurely lunch it’s back in the car to make your way to drop off the car back at the storage site by 3.30pm. Included in the price is comprehensive insurance for up to two drivers, breakdown cover, public liability insurance cover and a full tank of petrol. This experience is available Monday – Sunday, throughout the year (subject to availability). You will enjoy six hours of driving. The minimum age is 25 years, maximum 70 years. There are no fitness requirements for this experience. Drivers should have no more than 6 points on their licence and should not have had any major driving convictions. There will be just you and your partner in the car. Unfortunately, you cannot bring spectators to watch. Don’t worry, this activity is not dependent on weather conditions Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months. If you have not used your Gift Voucher by this time, it is possible to get an extension This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated. Next working day delivery cut off time is 11.00am on a normal working day (Mon-Fri). If you select next working day option on an activity placed after 11.00am it is guaranteed to arrive within two days. All guaranteed next day deliveries will arrive before 1pm and will require a signature. Please note that the Before 9am Service is not available on activities. Unfortunately Gift Wrapping is not available. Why You Should Buy From Us! 30 day money-back guarantee Low-price guarantee Loyalty points discount off future orders Huge range of unique gift ideas for all occasions Excellent customer service Next day delivery available – cut off 11am Gourmet Classic Car Day Driving Experience for Two

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Paul McGrath is Ireland’s best loved sportsman and also its least understood. An iconic football presence during a professional career stretching over 14 years he played for his country in the European Championship finals of 1988 and the World Cup finals of 1990 and 1994. But behind the implied glamour of life in the employ of great English clubs like Manchester United and Aston Villa McGrath wrestled with a range of destructive emotions that made his success in the game little short of miraculous. That story has until now never been told. It is a story that runs from a hard hidden childhood spent in Dublin’s orphanages all the way to the pain of two marriage break-ups and the struggle to cope with life after football. Quite apart from his all too public struggle with alcoholism the story runs through the surreal highs and calamitous lows of a life lived habitually on the edge of chaos. It is not just a football story. It is an extraordinary human story that is certain to surprise with its candour.Here for the first time read about the father he never met; the mother whose love never died; the routine loneliness and ritual bullying endured by a black kid growing up behind closed doors in 1960s Dublin; the emotional breakdown suffered on leaving that institution; the recovery that – remarkably – brought him all the way to Old Trafford; the rollercoaster ride that followed. Here the guilt fear self-loathing are all laid bare in a story fired with hope and determination for the future. It may well be the most candid sports book ever written.

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Bryan Talbot’s most recent book, “Alice in Sunderland”, was hailed by the “Guardian” as one of the ten best graphic novels ever and acclaimed by critics all over the world. Before that, at the start of his career, he created the first ever steampunk graphic novel, “The Adventures of Luther Arkwright”. In “Grandville” Talbot brings us another steampunk masterpiece. Inspired by the work of the nineteenth-century French illustrator Gerard, who worked under the pseudonym ‘Grandville’ and frequently drew anthropomorphic animal characters, it tells the story of detective Inspector LeBrock of Scotland Yard as he stalks a gang of murderers through the heart of Belle Epoque Paris. In this alternative reality France is the major world power and its capital is thronged with steam-driven hansom cabs, automatons and flying machines. The characters are mostly animals, though there is an underclass of humans, often referred to as ‘dough faces’, who resemble the ‘clear-line’ characters of Herge’s “Tintin” books. Visually stunning, “Grandville” is a fantastical and audacious rollercoaster ride that will add to Talbot’s reputation as one of the best graphic novelists in the world.

Price : £ 11.89

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