{"title":"Ernie Bushmiller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErnie Bushmiller\u003c\/strong\u003e is celebrated for his timeless comic strips featuring the endlessly amusing character Nancy. Readers will find a charming blend of wit and simplicity in his graphic novels, where humour meets classic Americana in a lighthearted, accessible style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books showcase the playful escapades of Nancy, bringing a nostalgic yet fresh perspective to the graphic novel format. Ideal for lovers of clever, straightforward storytelling and iconic cartoon art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nancy-wears-hats-by-ernie-bushmiller-9798875001017","title":"Nancy Wears Hats","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartoonist Ernie Bushmiller stated that his beloved \u003cem\u003eNancy\u003c\/em\u003e was created for 'the gum chewers' and not the 'caviar eaters,' and this new collection of classic \u003cem\u003eNancy\u003c\/em\u003e comic strips is perfect for gum chewers of all ages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing over 300 comic strips, \u003cem\u003eNancy Wears Hats\u003c\/em\u003e is a hilarious introduction to the timeless classic, beloved by generation after generation of children and adults. Nancy, along with on-and-off again boyfriend Sluggo, deliver absurd laughs panel after panel, all rendered in Bushmiller's chiselled cartoon perfection that feels untethered to time or place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn acknowledged masterpiece of humour and cartooning, Nancy's brand of lowbrow absurdism and unexpected visual delights have held sway over generations of early readers, artists, and celebrities, to say nothing of its impact on American culture as a whole!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBushmiller created Nancy from 1938 to 1982, and in recent years, interest in his work has surged to a fever pitch. This volume collects strips from the years 1949-1950, when Bushmiller was cresting to the peak of his powers and presents the work in a fresh and contemporary format that will entertain for ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431717126380,"sku":"9798875001017","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798875001017.jpg?v=1774557346"},{"product_id":"nancy-for-all-seasons-by-ernie-bushmiller-9798875002281","title":"Nancy For All Seasons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNancy\u003c\/em\u003e is an American icon. She's timeless. She's a meme. The world-famous artist Andy Warhol once painted her portrait. She's been on a postage stamp. To this day, when you look up 'comic strip' in \u003cem\u003eThe American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language\u003c\/em\u003e, it shows a \u003cem\u003eNancy\u003c\/em\u003e comic by Bushmiller!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs another famous cartoonist once put it, \"It's easier to read a \u003cem\u003eNancy\u003c\/em\u003e comic than it is to not read one.\" \u003cem\u003eNancy\u003c\/em\u003e, along with on-and-off-again boyfriend Sluggo, deliver absurd laughs panel after panel, all rendered in Bushmiller's chiselled cartoon perfection that feels untethered to time or place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn acknowledged masterpiece of humour and cartooning, \u003cem\u003eNancy\u003c\/em\u003e's brand of lowbrow absurdism and unexpected visual delights have held sway over generations of early readers, artists and celebrities, to say nothing of its impact on American culture as a whole!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBushmiller created \u003cem\u003eNancy\u003c\/em\u003e from 1938 to 1982, and in recent years, interest in his work has surged to a fever pitch. Jam-packed with over 300 comic strips from the years 1953-1954, \u003cem\u003eNancy For All Seasons\u003c\/em\u003e features a fresh and contemporary new design that will entertain all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47722914742508,"sku":"9798875002281","price":61.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798875002281-nancy-for-all-seasons.jpg?v=1781050955"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ernie-bushmiller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}