LAST CHAPTER AND WORSE: A FAR SIDE COLLECTION PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Gary Larson | 107 pages | 01 Sep 1996 | Andrews McMeel Publishing | 9780836221312 | English | Kansas City, United States Far Side, The 16 Last Chapter and Worse? Comic book catalogue at LastDodo Which is all we'll say for now. What exactly does the maiden encounter? Does Son Worm learn a lesson? More important, does he eat his plate of fresh dirt? Written and illustrated in a children's storybook style, There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story is a twisted take on the difference between our idealized view of Nature and the sometimes cold, hard reality of life for the birds and the bees and the worms not to mention our own species. Told with his trademark off-kilter humor, this first original non-- Far Side book is the unique work of a comic master. There's a Hair in My Dirt! Well, you'll have to read to find out, but let's just say the answers are right under your feet. Now Larson can finally sleep at night. Question is, will you? The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated - more than 4, comic gems, with more than 1, that have never previously appeared in book form! Also included is a rare glimpse into the mind of Far Side creator Gary Larson, with his quirky and thoughtful introductions to each of the 14 chapters. Still want more? Complaint letters, fan letters, and queries from puzzled readers round out this eclectic and definitive collection of what many people consider the most side-splitting cartoon of all time. Actor, author, and comedian Steve Martin writes the delightful and pithy foreword, and Larson's former editor describes what it was like to be "the guy who could explain every Far Side cartoon. Sunday comics were double-sized, done in watercolor or colored pencils, with captions handwritten in Larson's own hand. Most of Larson's comics relied on some combination of a visual and verbal gag, rather than just one or the other. Some recurring themes in the comic include people being stranded on desert islands, aliens, heaven, hell, and the life of cavemen. Many cartoons focused on animals, especially cows, bears, dogs, flies, and ducks. Notably, virtually all characters portrayed in the comic were overweight or obese, and usually wearing glasses. In addition, unless needed for a facial or comic expression, eyes are almost never drawn and characters usually show only a brow ridge. Larson was recognized for his work on the strip with the National Cartoonist Society Newspaper Panel Cartoon Award for and , [2] and with their Reuben Award for and The letters were written to newspaper publishers and often demanded the removal of The Far Side. Despite these protests, The Far Side remained popular and continued to run in many newspapers. Larson himself often laughs at the controversies as evidenced in The Prehistory of The Far Side , in which he writes that the people complaining have usually misunderstood the cartoon. The cartoons were first collected in small books see list below , and some were then republished in larger best-of collections such as The Far Side Galleries. The five The Far Side Gallery books are the most popular, each of them collecting together the best cartoons from three smaller books, along with a humorous foreword by celebrity fans, including Stephen Jay Gould, Stephen King , Robin Williams , and Jane Goodall. In , The Prehistory of The Far Side was published to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the strip. In this book, Gary Larson discussed the development of The Far Side , the public's reaction to it, and presented a selection of his personal favorites from the cartoon's history, as well as previously unpublished sketches and strips rejected by his editor. In , The Complete Far Side was released, containing nearly every The Far Side comic ever published except for a few cartoons written for Christmas cards. The collection is also missing parody art pieces from Wiener Dog Art , some material from The Prehistory of The Far Side , and a panel run for a caption writing contest in the Telegram-Tribune newspaper. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Hardcover 5. Save on Nonfiction Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. You may also like. Books Gary Larson Collectibles. Books Gary Larson. Paperback Books Gary Larson Collectibles. Books in English Gary Larson Collectibles. Paperback Gary Larson Books. This item doesn't belong on this page. Be the first to write a review About this product. Last Chapter and Worse a Far Side Collection by Larson Gary for sale online | eBay Which is all we'll say for now. What exactly does the maiden encounter? Does Son Worm learn a lesson? More important, does he eat his plate of fresh dirt? Written and illustrated in a children's storybook style, There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story is a twisted take on the difference between our idealized view of Nature and the sometimes cold, hard reality of life for the birds and the bees and the worms not to mention our own species. Told with his trademark off-kilter humor, this first original non-- Far Side book is the unique work of a comic master. There's a Hair in My Dirt! Well, you'll have to read to find out, but let's just say the answers are right under your feet. Now Larson can finally sleep at night. Question is, will you? The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated - more than 4, comic gems, with more than 1, that have never previously appeared in book form! Also included is a rare glimpse into the mind of Far Side creator Gary Larson, with his quirky and thoughtful introductions to each of the 14 chapters. Still want more? Complaint letters, fan letters, and queries from puzzled readers round out this eclectic and definitive collection of what many people consider the most side-splitting cartoon of all time. Actor, author, and comedian Steve Martin writes the delightful and pithy foreword, and Larson's former editor describes what it was like to be "the guy who could explain every Far Side cartoon. Pre-owned Pre-owned. Last one Free shipping. No ratings or reviews yet No ratings or reviews yet. Be the first to write a review. Best Selling in Nonfiction See all. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Hardcover 5. Save on Nonfiction Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. You may also like. Books Gary Larson Collectibles. Books Gary Larson. Even though I ship within 1 business day, these forms of shipping take longer. I always ship within one business day. 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Q: You often drew cartoons about animals and birds and primates and that sort of thing. To me it was just humor. Some people call it sick, but it was an equal opportunity sickness. A: Yeah, I am. It is difficult for me to talk about my drawing or my technique because I never drew that well. And I was always struggling. I used to work harder at some cartoons than probably people would ever expect that I did. Without being that great an artist, in my gut I knew where I wanted to go with something. And I would try to get it there. A: Those were the battles. For me, perspective was always important. Q: Do you adjust your cartoon ideas accordingly? A: Usually I was foolish enough to try it anyway.