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Eiichiro Oda may be the 10th best-selling fiction author in the history of the world, who’s not far behind JK Rowling’s sales, but is famously reclusive and rarely gives interviews. The creator of One Piece, the best-selling manga and comic by volume in the world, has been writing his pirate …

As George RR Martin continues to work away on The Winds of Winter, he occasionally takes a break to update fans on his news via his blog. Most recently the 74-year-old was honoured to discover that Vanity Fair has named a Game of Thrones episode he penned as one of …

Dirty Harry, 1971 (Image: Getty) What is the greatest year in cinema? There will never be a definitive answer. It’s all subjective of course, because it’s always a question of personal taste and opinion. But, for me, 1971 is indisputably the best ever in movie history. What stands out is …

Charles Dickens, author of David Copperfield (Image: Getty) THE harbour town of Broadstairs has been making the best of the mixed British summer. Children splash in the gentle surf while adults stroll along The Parade, browsing food stalls, enjoying the views and ozone-rich air. This seaside idyll might not be …

Among the main Straw Hat Pirates crew in One Piece is the ship’s cook Vinsmoke Sanji.  In Eiichiro Oda’s manga, the character is famous for his kicks, sporting a jacket and tie and chain-smoking. Infamously, his cigarettes were censored in the 4Kids version of the anime, being converted into a …

Burger King is facing a lawsuit that claims its Whopper burger appears too small on menus compared to what is offered in reality. The fast-food giant must face up to allegations that it is misleading customers by showing a burger that boasts a meatier patty, and ingredients that “overflow over …

It’s been 26 years since the One Piece manga began and six since its live-action adaptation was announced at Netflix. Author Eiichiro Oda is an executive producer on the show, which debuts on the streaming service this Thursday. Earlier this year the creator confessed to “frustrating” moments during production of …

The nation has obsessed with The Arches for over 70 years (Image: Getty) It’s the world’s longest-running drama, created way before most of its audience were born, and still going strong today. Such is the pulling-power of The Archers that everybody – from Queen Camilla to Rylan Clark – listens …

He’s the 10th best-selling fiction author in the history of the world, with over 500 million sales globally for his One Piece manga. Now over 25 years on since he started, Eiichiro Oda is penning the final part of the most popular comic by volume ever. As the 48-year-old embarks …

This is one of the best memoirs I have ever read. Written by novelist John Niven, it begins on the day in August 2010 when he was told that his 42-year-old brother Gary was in a coma. Gary had been admitted to hospital after self-harming. Then, left in a room …