Product Description

Somewhere between here and anywhere, in a trailer park called "The People's Court," lives a bespectacled, floppy footed girl named Agnes. Her age falls exactly between the wide-eyed times when fairy tales are embraced as truth and the darker, later years when cynicism starts to take its toll. The other players in this small sideshow are Granma, a hardworking, underpaid Golden Ager who worries that she may be a little too old for the challenge of raising a granddaughter, and Trout, Agnes's best friend. Trout was named after one of her father's biggest passions and, according to her, she was only three numbers from being christened Powerball. Trout tries to temper Agnes's stigmatism of hope with her own doctrine of realism. Together they weather the major tribulations that only childhood can make so monumental. Trout aspires to pilot a soft-serve ice cream machine so all the kids will laugh and yell "Hey, Ice Cream Lady!" Agnes merely wants to be crowned lord queen of the unknown universe. They will probably end up on different bowling leagues.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #271791 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Tony Cochran's painting career was financially enhanced by his work as an auto-body repairman for 15 years. He's been drawing for as long as he can remember, even on the undersides of car fenders when artistic inspiration could not wait for the evening studio. Then, several years ago, Agnes spoke to him from his sketchbook. Now his strip, Agnes, appears in papers across the country, including the San Francisco Examiner, the Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. Tony lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Vickie.

Customer Reviews

Agnes - Tony Cochran - Art and Intelligence
Time has killed the wit and focus of many cartoonists, who once were relevant. They are still in the papers propped up by reputation but having long ago exhausted their creativity and now produce by formula, stamped out by assistants. If I were to make a top ten list of cartoonists that matter, I'd stop at about 6. Tony Cochran is among those 6. This small group has intelligence, focus and wit in common. Each day Agnes is fresh, deep and often profound, which is a lot to accomplish in 3 panels. It takes an artist to do this. Cartooning at this level is art. This collection of his first year of work proves he knew what he was doing from the first panel of the first strip. It is enjoyable to read as so many at once give you insight into how this artist's mind works.

I have always loved Agnes!
I have loved this strip ever since it started! I have been checking Amazon periodically to see if it was in book form. This time I struck gold! I am so happy to finally be able to purchase the escapades of this wonderful girl. I can throw away all the old, yellowing clippings and have all the joy whenever I choose! Brava!

Agnes brightens up each and every day!
I agree with Annie...why are there only two books? Tony, get busy and give us more...perfect for gift giving...Agnes has that special quality that makes it impossible not to smile when "listening" to her speak.