It was sad news about the passing of Denis Gifford on the 20th May 2000, Gerald "Billy Bunter" Campion on the 9th July 2002 and Don Lawrence on 29th December 2003. I wonder how many more people there are out there who have contributed to comics and story papers throughout history - either directly or peripherally - and are now forgotten about. That is until we read about them in the obituary columns and, of course, by then it's too late for anyone to glean their knowledge and experiences from their professional careers, if they haven't already done so..

I would really love to contact and possibly interview these people. So if you are one of them, or know someone who is one of them, then contact me and give me a point-of-contact (Email address, phone number or good old-fashioned postal address) and I'll follow it up from there.

And when I say 'history', I mean anyone who was either a writer, artist, editor, colourer, framer, publisher or even made the tea in a comic or story paper environment between 1820 and NOW. If that person would like to share their experiences with enthusiasts of your excellent profession, please contact me.

Al

Whilst on the subject of contributions, here is a list of the people that have contributed to Comics UK by giving me information or images. I thank you.

If I have missed anyone out, tell me.via my Contacts page.