1987-1994 Gary Larson.
Author: Gary Larson
Publisher:
ISBN: UOM:39015058073886
Category: American wit and humor, Pictorial
Page: 606
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Contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated (over 4,000), plus more than 1,000 cartoons that have never before appeared in a book. Includes hate mail, fan letters, queries from puzzled readers, and more.The Complete Far Side, Vol. I. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel, 2003.582. Kaltenbach, Chris. “Aargh—No More Peanuts.” Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 1999. Web. 19 Aug. 2016. Keefe, Nancy Q. “Beyond the Bounds of Decency? Or Simply Humor Out of This ...
Author: Kerry D. Soper
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781496817297
Category: Literary Criticism
Page: 224
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Kerry D. Soper reminds us of The Far Side's groundbreaking qualities and cultural significance in Gary Larson and "The Far Side." In the 1980s, Gary Larson (b. 1950) shook up a staid comics page by introducing a set of aesthetic devices, comedic tones, and philosophical frames that challenged and delighted many readers, even while upsetting and confusing others. His irreverent, single panels served as an alternative reality to the tame comedy of the family-friendly newspaper comics page, as well as the pervasive, button-down consumerism and conformity of the Reagan era. In this first full study of Larson's art, Soper follows the arc of the cartoonist's life and career, describing the aesthetic and comedic qualities of his work, probing the business side of his success, and exploring how The Far Side brand as a whole--with its iconic characters and accompanying set of comedic and philosophical frames--connected with its core readers. In effect, Larson reinvented his medium by creatively working within, pushing against, and often breaking past institutional, aesthetic, comedic, and philosophical parameters. Due to the comic's great success, it opened the door for additional alternative voices in comics and other popular mediums. With its intentionally awkward, minimalistic lines and its morbid humor, The Far Side expanded Americans' comedic palette and inspired up-and-coming cartoonists, comedians, and filmmakers. Soper re-creates the cultural climate and media landscape in which The Far Side first appeared and thrived, then assesses how it impacted worldviews and shaped the comedic sensibilities of a generation of cartoonists, comedy writers, and everyday fans.Contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated (over 4,000), plus more than 1,000 cartoons that have never before appeared in a book. Includes hate mail, fan letters, queries from puzzled readers, and more.
Author: Gary Larson
Publisher:
ISBN: 1449460046
Category:
Page:
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Contains every Far side cartoon ever syndicated (over 4,000), plus more than 1,000 cartoons. Includes complaint letters, fan letters, and queries from puzzled readers appear alongside some of the more provocative or elusive panelsAfter canceling Nature's Way in 1979, the Seattle Times picked up The Far Side less than two years later in July, 1981. The Far Side is similarly remembered for its penchant to draw on science of all sorts, particularly biological and ...
Author: M. Keith Booker
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
ISBN: 9780313397516
Category: Social Science
Page: 1921
View: 221
Focusing especially on American comic books and graphic novels from the 1930s to the present, this massive four-volume work provides a colorful yet authoritative source on the entire history of the comics medium. • Provides historical context within individual entries that allows readers to grasp the significance of that entry as it relates to the broader history and evolution of comics • Includes coverage of international material to frame the subsets of American and British comics within a global context • Presents information that will appeal and be of use to general readers of comics and supply coverage detailed enough to be of significant value to scholars and teachers working in the field of comicsIt's a rare treat to see Far Side originals ; they certainly don't come into the market often , as Larson has preferred to hang onto most of ... It is prominently featured as a full page , color strip in The Complete Far Side 1980-94 .
Author: Jim Steele
Publisher: Heritage Capital Corporation
ISBN: 1599674580
Category:
Page: 268
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Loony " Toonist Gary Larson Takes Millions for a Daily Walk on The Far Side . " People Weekly . Feb. 4 , 1985 . 8608. Dirda , Michael . " The Complete Far Side : Volume One , 1980-1986 ; Volume Two 1987-1994 ' by Gary Larson .
Author: John A. Lent
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN: 0313312125
Category: Social Science
Page: 574
View: 889
Provides a comprehensive listing of American cartoonists, their works, characters, and titles, that will enable the growing number of comic art scholars to research the field.1996 FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side and the Larson signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.
Author: Gary Larson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0836221311
Category: Humor
Page: 96
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1996 FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side and the Larson signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.He retired from The Far Side because of his fear that the cartoon was becoming repetitive. Although not as prolific as he was during The Far Side years, Larson continues to work in the field. His more than 20 books of cartoon ...
Author: Zeke Jarvis
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
ISBN: 9781440829956
Category: Social Science
Page: 322
View: 930
This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy in cultural and political critiques of American society from the past century. • Provides a context, vocabulary, and perspective to better appreciate and understand American humor • Connects historical developments to cultural changes • Includes both academic references and popular works • Covers a wide range of artists over a variety of media • Examines and explains general trends in American comedyCiting Steve Martin's foreword in The Complete Far Side— which lampoons religious scholarship and theological inquiry— Gilmour writes (with tongue in cheek): “Clearly, we need more theological analysis of The Far Side. (Or is it less?)
Author: Marc DiPaolo
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786467808
Category: Religion
Page: 276
View: 488
"This book offers new essays by scholars of literature, film, history, theology and philosophy examining how various thinkers and storytellers over time have conceived of a reinvented Christianity"--Provided by publisher.