{"title":"Books by Edward Ross","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780008696047","title":"Graphic Novel Builder","description":"A comic book…about making comic books!The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series.“The book you’re about to read is something I would have read and reread obsessively as a young artist” – Alice OsemanWinner of The Shadower's Choice UKLA Book Award 2026Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. There’s Ash the Publisher, Jay the Writer, Finn the Designer, Rayah the Artist, Sam the Colourist…and Peanut the Pup! Together, you’ll explore all the building blocks of the complete creative process:Discover different types of comicsPlot and script your storyCreate characters and build worldsLevel-up your drawing skillsShare your graphic novel with the world!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44583327858866,"sku":"9780008696047","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008696047_fb8f7f44-8189-41f4-9bf0-5db794cb10c8.jpg?v=1785658940"},{"product_id":"9781846149481","title":"Gamish","description":"\u003cb\u003e*Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Award for Graphic Novels*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A love letter to gaming in all its forms - from board games, to role-play, to virtual reality and video games. For fans of gaming, this is the perfect read. For those new to gaming, it is the perfect introduction' \u003ci\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling illustrated journey through the history of video games and what they really mean to us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePac-Man. Mario. Minecraft. Doom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEver since he first booted up his brother's dusty old Atari, comic artist Edward Ross has been hooked on video games. Years later, he began to wonder: what makes games so special? Why do we play? And how do games shape the world we live in?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovingly illustrated book takes us through the history of video games, from the pioneering prototypes of the 1950s to the modern era of blockbuster hits and ingenious indie gems. Exploring the people and politics behind one of the world's most exciting art-forms, \u003ci\u003eGamish\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to something that has always been more than just a game.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308124254581,"sku":"9781846149481","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781846149481_bde5d877-af80-4cac-988f-beafcf0465ac.jpg?v=1786029278"},{"product_id":"9781910593035","title":"Filmish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilmish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, cartoonist Edward Ross takes us on an exhilarating ride through the history of cinema, using comics to uncover the magic and mechanics behind our favorite movies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring everything from censorship to set design, Ross spotlights the films and filmmakers that embody this provocative and inventive medium, from the pioneers of early cinema to the innovators shaping modern movies, from \u003ci\u003eA Trip to the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eInception\u003c\/i\u003e and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA witty and insightful reflection on the enduring power of the cinema, \u003ci\u003eFilmish\u003c\/i\u003e is a lucid and lively guide to the stars and stories that have shaped our lives for more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other bestselling nonfiction graphic novels such as Scott McCloud’s \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Comics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFilmish\u003c\/i\u003e tackles serious issues—sexuality, race, censorship, propaganda—with authority and wit, throwing new light on some of the greatest films ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thoroughly enjoyable…a wonderfully breezy read.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Illuminating, accessible and hugely enjoyable.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309034320245,"sku":"9781910593035","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781910593035_1a7765cb-e3a8-4a9a-9bf5-e1e6a5f2c2ab.jpg?v=1786029514"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-edward-ross.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}