The Complete Far Side: 1980–1994
by Gary Larson
The Far Side (Collections and Selections — Omnibus Boxed Set)
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A masterpiece of comic brilliance, The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon every 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 show more 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." The Complete Far Side (c) 2003 by FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side(R) and the Larson(R) signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. show lessTags
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If I am ever feeling shitty, I know I can laugh my brains out of my ears if I pick up this 2-volume set. Sure, it is pretty heavy and it kind of cuts off my circulation when I leave it on my lap for too long, but that is the only negative about this collection. [a:Gary Larson|19928|Gary Larson|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1213672623p2/19928.jpg] is a comedic genius and The Far Side is one of the only comics I think is even remotely funny. (how does the Garfield writer keep winning awards? I am baffled.)If you are thinking of purchasing this set, DO IT. You won't regret it. It truly never gets old.
Gary Larson's "The Far Side" is one of the funniest, most macabre, wickedly creative and hilarious, frequently gut-busting strips ever to come down the pike. Did I mention funny? "The Far Side" has roots in Charles Addams' and Gahann Wilson's work, but Larson was far more prolific and enduring. One of my favorite cartoons ever is here, with two polar bears cracking open an igloo, one of them saying "Oh hey! I just love these things! Crunchy on the outside and a chewy center!" With a foreword by Steve Martin, kind of a wild and crazy guy himself, and notes by Larson strewn throughout the two volumes, which cover the entire run of the strip from 1980 to 1994.
One of the best comics ever published, with some panels that are still part of the culture decades after they originally ran in newspapers. The added material, especially Larson's essays, are a joy to read.
All of Gary Larson's work in 2 volumes, an excellent and ultimate collection for any fan of the Far Side. His offbeat and often dark humor is great.
Done! It took a long time to read The Complete Far Side. It was worth it. For the last couple of years I've worried that I'm losing my sense of humor. Nope. Humor has changed, not me.
recommended for: anyone with a sense of humor, science buffs, Far Side fans
In my opinion, this is by far the funniest and most brilliant cartoon collection out there. This 2 book set contains all the Far Side cartoons that Gary Larson created, and there are some real gems in here. (I also have all the earlier Far Side books as well. I've been a huge fan from the beginning.) Exceptionally funny and intelligent.
In my opinion, this is by far the funniest and most brilliant cartoon collection out there. This 2 book set contains all the Far Side cartoons that Gary Larson created, and there are some real gems in here. (I also have all the earlier Far Side books as well. I've been a huge fan from the beginning.) Exceptionally funny and intelligent.
Of every ten comics, nine are pretty straightforward jokes and the tenth is a beautiful, perfect piece of absurdism.
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Gary Larson was born on August 14, 1950 in Tacoma, Washington. Larson is the genius behind The Far Side, the popular cartoon panel that has been named the Best Syndicated Panel in both 1985 and 1987 and was awarded the Max & Moritz Prize for Best International Comic StripPanel by the International Comic Salon. He is has also received the Reuben show more Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year from the National Cartoonist Society in both 1991 and 1994. Larson has published 20 other Far Side books as well as There's a Hair in My Dirt: A Worm's Story, a non-Far Side related story. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- The Complete Far Side: 1980–1994
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- 1980 - 1994 (comic strip) (comic strip); 2003-10
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- Evil Cows; Mad Scientists
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- 741.5973 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Drawing Comic books, graphic novels, fotonovelas, cartoons, caricatures, comic strips History, geographic treatment, biography North American United States (General)
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- NC1429 .L32 .A4 — Fine Arts Drawing. Design. Illustration Drawing. Design. Illustration Pictorial humor, caricature, etc.
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