Collins Schoolboys Annual 1936

Description

Collins Schoolboys Annual 1936

Collins’ Schoolboys’ Annual 1936 is one of the popular boys’ annuals produced in the early 20th century by Collins (Wm. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd.), a major British publisher. These annuals were issued yearly and were aimed at adventure-loving school-age boys, similar to the Boys’ Own Annual tradition.

About the 1936 Edition

While exact contents vary slightly between printings, the 1936 annual typically includes:

Common Features

• Adventure stories (school stories, sports, sea adventures, scouting, and detective tales)

• Non-fiction articles on science, exploration, and notable figures

• Comics and illustrated features

• Black-and-white drawings plus a few color plates

• Hardcover with a brightly illustrated dust jacket (if present)

Typical Authors in Collins Schoolboys Annuals

Not every year always includes them, but commonly featured writers of this period include:

• W.E. Johns (of Biggles fame) – sometimes reprints or short pieces

• Capt. Brereton

• Frank Richards (Greyfriars stories)

• Various staff writers for Collins’ children’s publications

Physical Description (common for 1930s volumes)

• Large format (approx. 10 x 7.5 inches)

• Pictorial cover—often showing schoolboys, adventure scenes, aircraft, or explorers

• Around 190–220 pages