Introduction by Bud Flanagan

It is very seldom that a verbal comedian can pay tribute to a comedian in a rather more difficult field. Never in the history of Journalism, in my opinion, has there been as great a cartoonist as Giles.

For a comedian to go on the stage and tell a story is a simple thing, but for a man to use pen, paper, and drawing-board and just one line of caption is indeed a very difficult task.

Who will ever forget that memorable cartoon when Giles showed the Americans entering Berlin for the first time, lounging against the walls, and shouting “Taxi! “?

To the few of us who were privileged to see one of his best cartoons when the guest of honour of the Saints and Sinners was Prince Philip, the Giles menu-cover was a work of genius.

It depicted Prince Philip as a Saint, mounted in shining armour on his horse, against a background of stained-glass window.

Opposite was Prince Philip, depicted as a Sinner, still astride his noble horse, but without his armour and in polo make-up.

From below comes a voice, “NEVER ON SUNDAYS”.

In these times of crisis, there is nothing in my opinion more suitable for a Christmas present than a good laugh. It is just as good as a bottle of medicine. For a tonic, I highly recommend the Giles Christmas Book.