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14/08/2026

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A critically acclaimed graphic memoir written and illustrated by the American cartoonist Mimi Pond.
This book serves as a sequel to her 2014 graphic novel Over Easy. Set in Oakland, California during the late 1970s, it follows Pond's alter-ego, a naive young art student named Madge. Madge balances her aspirations of becoming a professional cartoonist with her day job slinging coffee as a waitress at the fictionalized Imperial Cafe. The narrative captures her workaday life surrounded by a colorful, chaotic cast of eccentrics, lovable drunks, hustlers, and coworkers struggling with addiction. · ZAR120.00 (was ZAR180.00)

13/08/2026

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The History Behind the Issue This specific release is widely famous in the comic book community as the infamous "Pearl Necklace" innuendo cover.
Illustrated by legendary Archie artists Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick, the cover depicts Archie shopping with Betty for Veronica’s birthday.
The humor stems from a completely accidental double entendre in the speech bubbles:Archie: "I bet this Frisbee flips out Veronica on her birthday!"Betty: "It sure will, Archie! She's expecting a pearl necklace!"While the writers intended a innocent joke about Veronica being materialistic and expecting expensive jewelry, the phrase took on a notorious adult slang connotation over time.
This accidental risqué subtext has turned an otherwise ordinary Bronze Age comic into a popular, unique conversation piece and A MAJOR KEY COLLECTOR'S ITEM. · ZAR800.00 (was ZAR4,500.00)

11/08/2026

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Moyra Caldecott.
1. Guardians of the Tall Stones (Originally titled The Tall Stones)
2. Temple of the Sun
3. Shadow on the Stones
4. The Silver Vortex (A later continuation book) · ZAR280.00 (was ZAR320.00)

11/08/2026

https://wa.me/p/27608379755451044/27637285792

*A Compendium of Curiosities* Volume I & II

A Compendium of Curiosities Volume I
A highly popular mixed-media and papercrafting technique book by designer Tim Holtz.
Published via Advantus Corp, this specific edition serves as a foundational guide for crafters exploring distressing, rubber stamping, and altered-art styles.Key
Details & Features
Design & Binding: It features a durable hardcover outer shell with a hidden metal spiral binding inside, allowing it to sit completely flat on a workspace while crafting.
Content Focus:
Rather than offering step-by-step project tutorials, the book is completely technique-driven to encourage users to explore creative boundaries with their unique artistic styles.
Format:
Consists of 77 illustrated pages detailing material overviews, essential tool tips, and project galleries.

Volume II
by designer Tim Holtz
This 77-page, technique-focused book serves as a creative resource for papercraft and mixed-media artists.
Rather than standard step-by-step project tutorials, it focuses on teaching specific artistic techniques using vintage-inspired craft materials, inks, and textures. · ZAR150.00 (was ZAR160.00)

10/08/2026

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10/08/2026

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It is a comprehensive hardcover medical encyclopediaI
A layman's guide to health. Ailments are arranged alphabetically with lists of symptoms and advice on which can be treated at home, and which need professional help. It features a detailed alphabetical directory of common illnesses, clear breakdowns of symptoms, potential causes, and foundational first-aid guidance tailored for household reference · ZAR30.00 (was ZAR60.00)

09/08/2026

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Translated, edited, and interpreted by Erika Cheetham.
This specific edition features a prominent profile illustration of the 16th-century astrologer juxtaposed with abstract light waves, alongside a spiked yellow badge identifying it as a "New Revised and Updated Edition." First published by Corgi Books in the late 1970s and revised in subsequent decades, Cheetham's work serves as one of the most widely read English translations of Michel de Nostredame's cryptic 1555 collection, Les Prophéties. The text on the upper portion highlights various historic events popular culture frequently claims he predicted, such as the rise of the Ayatollah, the Gulf War, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy

08/08/2026

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