The Inside story of Viz

The Inside Story of "Viz": Rude Kids by Chris Donald

This fascinating story of Viz magazine, founded in 1979 by Chris Donald and co, sets the scene of the remarkable rise of this adult comic that caused a huge sensation in the UK.

Chris was the creator of many of the characters and was responsible for all the magazine's written content. Characters from the magazine, such as Sid the Sexist and the Fat Slags, are now household names. This is an engaging tale told in Chris's unique, witty viewpoint.

Chris takes us from his train-spotting childhood in the '70s through to setting up the magazine with family and friends, and struggling to sell even a few copies of Viz in the local pub. The comic's success swiftly grew, with publication by virgin and then John Brown took up the mantle. Chris includes many original drawings in this integrated book as well as some fascinating images of early Viz creations.