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- 1 2 3 Hart, Tom (2001). "The Scribbled Philosophy of Glenn Dakin," The Comics Journal #238: 71–87.
- ↑ Higgins, Jez (2002). "There Is No Escape From The Deadline of Temptation" Borderline #7: 32–37.
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- Campbell, Eddie (2001) Alec: How To Be An Artist. Eddie Campbell Comics. ISBN 0-9577896-3-7.
- Creativemedia Management CV. Retrieved 12 Aug 2005
- Glenn Dakin at Lambiek's Comiclopedia
