Product Description

"There's an artful, edgy rebellion being waged in the funny pages, and one of its brightest revolutionaries is Stephan Pastis." --Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"The cartoon Pearls Before Swine is written by a psychopath." --reader complaint, Wichita Eagle

This collection of Pearls Before Swine makes a happy return to home and hearth as only these scamps can. An iconic portrait that captures the essence of modern life, Pearls Before Swine is a heartwarming American original.

A gifted storyteller with a sick sense of humor, Stephan Pastis is rapidly becoming a master of the cartoon art form. His pearls of wisdom are sly and subversive, smart and shocking. And incredibly funny.

It's a jungle out there. The only way to survive is with friends, a thick skin, and, a good dose of cynicism.

* A sense of humor, along with a little animal instinct, is just what The Saturday Evening Pearls offers.

* Pearls Before Swine was named Best Comic Strip in 2004, and again in 2007 by the National Cartoonists Society.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11935 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780740773914
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Stephan Pastis was once an unhappy lawyer who created Pearls Before Swine to relieve boredom. He lives in northern California with his wife and two children.

Customer Reviews

Any library with humor cartoon strips needs this
This eighth collection of Pearls Before Swine comic strips deserves ongoing recommendation as an outstanding survey for both new and old fans of the Pearls syndicated comic strip. Black and white strips offer a ribald collection of outrageously funny encounters between hungry crocodiles, edible zebra neighbors, and more in a zany suburban setting. Any library with humor cartoon strips needs this.

Funny as always
Steven Pastis' "Pearls Before Swine" series is one of the funniest cartoons in print and this collection has some of his best work in it. I literally laughed out loud at most of these and recommend the book highly. Buy it and have a good laugh.

Best Pearls Before Swine yet!
I have been a fan of Pearls Before Swine for many years. This collection is my personal favorite. The introduction of a friendly predator next to Zebra (Beer swigging male lions) as well as Goat's trip back home is a twist that makes Pearls as unique as it is hilarious. Pastis has consistently made readers laugh out loud where other strips may bring out a chuckle at best. I own all his collections and look forward to new releases. The Saturday Evening Pearls has all sorts of hidden details on the cover, including the name Julia on a serving bowl. If he knows what's best for him, that had better be the name of his wife;-)