Gary Larson And The Far Side

Author : Kerry D. Soper
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 149681729X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gary Larson and The Far Side written by Kerry D. Soper and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780725521028
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Far Side written by Gary Larson and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780740743610
Total Pages : 1266 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Far Side Leather-Bound Edition written by Gary Larson and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2003-10-03 with total page 1266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780590621700
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Far Side Gallery 5 written by Gary Larson and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher : Sphere
ISBN 13 : 9780751505924
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bride of the Far Side written by Gary Larson and published by Sphere. This book was released on 1993-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth in a series of best-selling collections of the syndicated cartoon that's sold more than a million books!

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher : Far Side Gallery
ISBN 13 : 9780751502374
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Far Side Gallery 2 written by Gary Larson and published by Far Side Gallery. This book was released on 1992 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cartoons from BRIDE OF THE FAR SIDE, VALLEY OF THE FAR SIDE and IT CAME FROM THE FAR SIDE.

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780836217247
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Far Side Gallery 4 written by Gary Larson and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1993 FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side and the Larson signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher : Gardners Books
ISBN 13 : 9780751502343
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Far Side written by Gary Larson and published by Gardners Books. This book was released on 1984-09-27 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More lunatic outpourings from America's bestselling cartoonist- wilder than wild, blacker than black and funny enough to be a major health hazard...

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780836211498
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond The Far Side written by Gary Larson and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 1983-08-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1981, 1983 FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side and the Larson signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.

Author : Gary Larson
Publisher : Sphere
ISBN 13 : 9780751504194
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The PreHistory of the Far Side written by Gary Larson and published by Sphere. This book was released on 1992 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "On this the tenth anniversary of drawing The Far Side, I thought it might be time to reveal some of the background, anecdotes, foibles and "behind the scenes" experiences related to this cartoon panel. (This may or may not be of interest to anyone, but my therapist says it should do me a lot of good)"... A chronicle of The Far Side's birth and evolution complete with various mutations and annotations from readers and the author.