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Editorial Reviews Book Description For over fifteen years, Tom Tomorrow has been providing his uniquely acerbic, witty, and altogether clearheaded view of media, politics, and overall society in his syndicated cartoon.This massive collection of Tomorrow's greatest hits, unseen gems and obscurities, new material and color section is the so far definitive collection of one of the most popular 'underground' cartoonists ever--a delight to long-time fans and new readers alike. About the Author Tom Tomorrow is the nom de cartoon of Dan Perkins. His work appears in The Nation, The New York Times, Salon, and The New Yorker as well as 150 newspapers weekly. He is the winner of the 1997 RFK Journalism Award for Cartooning. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Satrapi's autobiography is a timely and timeless story of a young girl's life under the Islamic Revolution. Descended from the last Emperor of Iran, Satrapi is nine when fundamentalist rebels overthrow the Shah. While Satrapi's radical parents and their community initially welcome the ouster, they soon learn a new brand of totalitarianism is taking over. Satrapi's art is minimal and stark yet often charming and humorous as it depicts the madness around her. She idolizes those who were imprisoned by the Shah, fascinated by their tales of torture, and bonds with her Uncle Anoosh, only to see the new regime imprison and eventually kill him. Thanks to the Iran-Iraq war, neighbors' homes are bombed, playmates are killed and parties are forbidden. Satrapi's parents, who once lived in luxury despite their politics, struggle to educate their daughter. Her father briefly considers fleeing to America, only to realize the price would be too great. "I can become a taxi driver and you a cleaning lady?" he asks his wife. Iron Maiden, Nikes and Michael Jackson become precious symbols of freedom, and eventually Satrapi's rebellious streak puts her in danger, as even educated women are threatened with beatings for improper attire. Despite the grimness, Satrapi never lapses into sensationalism or sentimentality. Skillfully presenting a child's view of war and her own shifting ideals, she also shows quotidian life in Tehran and her family's pride and love for their country despite the tumultuous times. Powerfully understated, this work joins other memoirs-Spiegelman's Maus and Sacco's Safe Area Goradze-that use comics to make the unthinkable familiar. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Adult/High School-Marji tells of her life in Iran from the age of 10, when the Islamic revolution of 1979 reintroduced a religious state, through the age of 14 when the Iran-Iraq war forced her parents to send her to Europe for safety. This story, told in graphic format with simple, but expressive, black-and-white illustrations, combines the normal rebelliousness of an intelligent adolescent with the horrors of war and totalitarianism. Marji's parents, especially her freethinking mother, modeled Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Marvel Books; (September 2003) ISBN: 0785110917 Amazon.com Sales Rank: 1,565 Editorial Reviews Book Description When he was a child, Darby Conley used to wonder what his beloved pooch was thinking. That curiosity led to his creation of the hilarious strip Get Fuzzy in 1999, which has rapidly become one of the most popular cartoons in newspaper syndication. Showcasing the relationship between Bucky, a temperamental cat with an attitude; the sweet and sensitive dog Satchel; and their mild-mannered human companion, Rob Wilco, Get Fuzzy has cornered the market on anthropomorphic antics. Anyone who finds animals both amazing and amusing will find this third Get Fuzzy collection one of the most bitingly funny books ever printed. About the Author Get Fuzzy creator Darby Conley is an illustrator and former elementary school teacher who was born in Concord, Mass., but grew up in Knoxvill, Tenn. He attended Amherst College where he drew cartoons for the daily newspaper, the Amherst Studen, and earned a fine arts degree in 1994. For the next two years, Darby taught second and fourth grades at an elementary school in Northhampton, Mass. From 1996 to 1998 he served as art director for a children's museum in Massachusetts, where he currently Editorial Reviews Book Description Debuting in 1999, Get Fuzzy has rocketed to the top of the charts. Now appearing in more than 200 newspapers, including the San Francisco Examiner, the Chicago Tribune, the L.A. Times, the Boston Globe, and the Detroit Free Press, Get Fuzzy has become a hit cartoon with its bitingly funny portrait of single life with pets. And why not? The laughs come fast and furious. Get Fuzzy features Rob Wilco, a single, mild-mannered advertising executive who's the so-called guardian of Bucky and Satchel, anthropomorphic scamps that still live by their animal instincts. Bucky, a temperamental cat who carries a boom box and goes on spending sprees, definitely calls the shots in this eclectic household, while Satchel is a kindly canine with a sensitive soul who tries to remain neutral, even though he bears the brunt of his feline companion's mischief. Between the three of them, the Wilco household faces a whole host of trials and tribulations that classify them as family. Satchel wants his boundaries respected. Bucky refuses to eat vegetables but insists on snarfing up Rob's plants. Rob tries to meet women, but his pets continually subvert his efforts. In every frame, Get Fuzzy depicts the hilarious war between the species, giving the animals an equal footing in hilarious one-upmanship. Get Fuzzy has become the comic strip for everyone who loves their pets with an attitude. That said, Groovitude is Get Fuzzy at its finest. About the Author An illustrator and former elementary school teacher, Darby Conley was born in Concord, Mass., but spent most of his childhood in Knoxville, Tenn. He attended Amherst College where he drew cartoons for the daily newspaper, the Amherst Studen, and earned a fine arts degree in 1994. He taught second and fourth grades in North Hampton, Mass., from 1994 to 1996 and served as art director for a Massachusetts children's museum from 1996 to 1998. He's been drawing Get Fuzzy since 1999. Product Details Paperback: 200 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.64 x 7.60 x 5.02 Publisher: Tokyopop; Graphic Novel edition (August 2003) ISBN: 1591821193 Amazon.com Sales Rank: 9,487 Editorial Reviews Amazon.com A comic book about comic books. McCloud, in an incredibly accessible style, explains the details of how comics work: how they're composed, read and understood. More than just a book about comics, this gets to the heart of how we deal with visual languages in general. "The potential of comics is limitless and exciting!" writes McCloud. This should be required reading for every school teacher. Pulitzer Prize-winner Art Spiegelman says, "The most intelligent comics I've seen in a long time." -- Will Eisner "A landmark dissection and intellectual consideration of comics as a valid medium." 144.0 Manufacturer's age: 12 years and up Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. Box Size (in inches): 8.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 Shipping weight: 1.05 pounds. 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