The Complete Far Side Leather-Bound Edition

Author: Gary Larson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740743610
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 1266

Book Description
Since "The Far Side's debut in January 1980, fans have bought more than 40 million "Far Side books and more than 60 million calendars. Now, at long last, the ultimate "Far Side book has arrived as a hefty, deluxe, two-volume slipcased set. A masterpiece of comic brilliance, The Complete Far Side contains every "Far Side cartoon ever syndicated--over 4,000 if you must know-presented in (more or less) chronological order by year of publication, with more than 1,100 that have never before appeared in a book. Creator Gary Larson offers a rare glimpse into the mind of "The Far Side in quirky and thoughtful introductions to each of the 14 chapters. Complaint letters, fan letters, and queries from puzzled readers appear alongside some of the more provocative or elusive panels, and actor, author, and comedian Steve Martin offers his pithy thoughts in a foreword.

The PreHistory of the Far Side

Author: Gary Larson
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 9780751504194
Category : American wit and humor, Pictorial
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
"On this the tenth anniversary of drawing The Far Side, I thought it might be time to reveal some of the background, anecdotes, foibles and "behind the scenes" experiences related to this cartoon panel. (This may or may not be of interest to anyone, but my therapist says it should do me a lot of good)"... A chronicle of The Far Side's birth and evolution complete with various mutations and annotations from readers and the author.

In Search of The Far Side

Author: Gary Larson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780836220605
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
1984 FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side and the Larson signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.

The PreHistory of The Far Side

Author: Gary Larson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
Collection of the syndicated cartoon panel "The Far Side."

The Far Side of the World (Vol. Book 10) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)

Author: Patrick O'Brian
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393063828
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
The tenth installment in the beloved, epic Aubrey/Maturin series and inspiration for the major motion picture starring Russell Crowe. The War of 1812 continues, and Captain Jack Aubrey sets course for Cape Horn on a mission after his own heart: intercepting a powerful American frigate outward bound to wreak havoc with the British whaling trade. Meanwhile, Stephen Maturin has a mission of his own in the world of secret intelligence and comes face to face with the harsh realities for women of the age. Disaster in various guises awaits them in the Great South Sea and in the far reaches of the Pacific—typhoons, castaways, shipwrecks, an ill-fated affair, murder, and criminal insanity—as well as a bold rescue by a crew of seafaring female warriors.

My Side of the Mountain

Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593115007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213

Book Description
"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book

The Far Side Gallery 5

Author: Gary Larson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590621700
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description

Wiener Dog Art

Author: Gary Larson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780836218657
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 112

There's a Hair in My Dirt!

Author: Gary Larson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781435242272
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A story about an earthworm family, a comely maiden, and what really goes on in the natural world.

The Far Side Gallery 3

Author: Gary Larson
Publisher: Little, Brown and Compagny Books
ISBN: 9780751502381
Category : American wit and humor, Pictorial
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
This collection of "The Far Side" cartoons is taken from "Hound of the Far Side", "The Far Side Observer" and "Night of the Crash-Test Dummies". Yet again, the author's odd and dark sense of humour is expressed in the doings of man and beast.