Classic Comicbook - War of the Worlds

When a dramatisation of H G Wells' War of the Worlds was broadcast on the radio back in 1938, some of the listeners really believed that alien invasion was nigh.

The classic story of alien invaders and their battle for control of planet Earth has been reprinted in retro comic book style. It's a great addition to comic collections and a great way to get familiar with a fantastic sci-fi tale. I love the depiction of the aliens too - grey and creepy with evil yellow eyes.

Classic Comicbook - War of the Worlds - £2.99 from ShinyShack.com

Classic Books for People in a Hurry

Lists of classic novels and 'books to read before you die' regularly appear on websites and floating around on Facebook. Do you ever read the list and wish you could tick off more than a couple? If the long hard slog of reading a book isn't for you, or you just can't spare the time, why not take a shortcut and amaze your friends with how widely read you are?

This clever cartoon book contains 90 abbreviated versions of classic books. From Watership Down to Ulysses, you'll get the gist of every novel by just reading through the 4 illustrated panels. Ok, so you may miss out of some of the more complex nuances, but you're a busy person, and sticking to the executive summary is so much more efficient!

90 Classic Books for People in a Hurry - £6.99 from ShinyShack.com