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." --Gary Larson, from the preface to The Complete Far Side Revered by its fans as the funniest, most original, most "What the ... ?"–inspiring cartoon ever, The Far Side debuted in January 1980 and enjoyed an illustrious 14 years on the ...
Author: Gary Larson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: UOM:39015058073894
Category: Humor
Page: 664
View: 461
New York Times best-seller! Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I 'jotted' them down. It was only later, when perhaps I received an angry letter from someone, that it struck me: Hey! Someone's been reading my diary!" --Gary Larson, from the preface to The Complete Far Side Revered by its fans as the funniest, most original, most "What the ... ?"–inspiring cartoon ever, The Far Side debuted in January 1980 and enjoyed an illustrious 14 years on the world's comics pages until Gary Larson's retirement in 1994. The Complete Far Side celebrates Gary's twisted, irreverent genius in this ultimate Far Side book, a lavish production which takes its place alongside collector's-edition art books. 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. Also included are additional Far Side cartoons Larson created after his retirement: 13 that appeared in the last Far Side book, Last Chapter and Worse, and six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in the New York Times Science Times section as The Far Side of Science. 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. Actor, author, and comedian Steve Martin offers his pithy thoughts in a foreword, and Gary Larson's former editor describes what it was like to be "the guy who could explain every Far Side cartoon." During its 14-year run, The Far Side was syndicated internationally to over 1,900 daily newspapers. It spawned 22 books and has been translated into a total of 17 different languages. For his work with The Far Side, Gary Larson received the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year from the National Cartoonists Society in both 1991 and 1994. The National Cartoonists Society also named The Far Side Best Syndicated Panel in 1985 and 1987. In 1993, The Far Side was awarded the Max and Moritz Prize for Best International Comic Strip/Panel by the International Comics Salon. In 1995, Larson's animated film Gary Larson's Tales from The Far Side won the Grand Prix at the Annecy International Festival in Annecy, France. His second animated film, Gary Larson's Tales from The Far Side II, premiered in 1997 in the United States at the Telluride Film Festival andThe 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.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.
Author: Gary Larson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740743619
Category: Humor
Page: 1266
View: 734
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.After 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: 161
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
View: 982
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: Caricatures and cartoons
Page: 574
View: 983
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.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: 717
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: 275
View: 172
When computers freeze, they are "rebooted" and soon working properly again. Similarly, legendary thinkers throughout history have argued that Christianity should start fresh by recapturing the humanitarian spirit of Jesus' original message. These include such disparate individuals as Thomas Jefferson, Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Leo Tolstoy, George Bernard Shaw, and the religious leaders of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Surprisingly enough, even classic television shows and films meant to be entertaining--Lost, Battlestar Galactica, It's a Wonderful Life, Groundhog Day, Decalogue, and A Charlie Brown Christmas--are attempts to apply the basic principles of Christianity to modern times. 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. In confronting this controversial idea, this book examines how unorthodox interpretations of the Bible can be some of the most valid, how visions of Jesus as a revolutionary may be the most historically sound, and how compassionate Christians such as Origen have wrestled with the eternal questions of the existence of evil, the gift of free will and the promise of universal salvation.1984 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: 0836220625
Category: Humor
Page: 194
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1984 FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side and the Larson signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.