{"title":"Gary Larson","description":"\u003cp\u003eGary Larson’s work offers a unique blend of humour and wit through his iconic comic series \u003cem\u003eThe Far Side\u003c\/em\u003e. Readers can expect delightfully absurd and often surreal cartoons that explore the quirks of human nature, animals, and the unexpected moments in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection celebrates Larson’s distinctive style, combining sharp satire with imaginative storytelling. Perfect for fans of graphic novels and lovers of clever, visual humour, these books provide both laughter and thought-provoking amusement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-complete-far-side-by-gary-larson-9781449460044","title":"The Complete Far Side","description":"“Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I ‘jotted’ them down. 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Now it’s back as a paperback set with a newly designed slipcase that will delight Far Side fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Revered by its fans as the funniest, most original, most “What the ... ?”-inspiring cartoon ever, \u003ci\u003eThe Far Side\u003c\/i\u003e® debuted in January 1980 and enjoyed an illustrious 14 years on the world’s comics pages until Gary Larson’s retirement in 1994. \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Far Side\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates Larson’s twisted, irreverent genius in this ultimate \u003ci\u003eFar Side\u003c\/i\u003e book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A masterpiece of comic brilliance, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Far Side\u003c\/i\u003e 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 had never before appeared in a book. Also included are additional \u003ci\u003eFar Side\u003c\/i\u003e cartoons Larson created after his retirement: 13 that appeared in the last \u003ci\u003eFar Side\u003c\/i\u003e book, \u003ci\u003eLast Chapter and Worse\u003c\/i\u003e, and six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Science Times section as \u003ci\u003eThe Far Side\u003c\/i\u003e® \u003ci\u003eof Science\u003c\/i\u003e. Creator Gary Larson offers a rare glimpse into the mind of \u003ci\u003eThe Far Side\u003c\/i\u003e® 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. Actor, author, and comedian Steve Martin offers his sagacious thoughts in a foreword, and Larson’s former editor describes what it was like to be “the guy who could explain every \u003ci\u003eFar Side\u003c\/i\u003e cartoon.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During its 14-year run, \u003ci\u003eThe Far Side\u003c\/i\u003e® was syndicated internationally to over 1,900 daily newspapers. It spawned 23 books and has been translated into 17 different languages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Copyright © 2014 by FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. \u003ci\u003eThe Far Side\u003c\/i\u003e® and \u003ci\u003eTales from The Far Side\u003c\/i\u003e® are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288872894700,"sku":"9781449460044","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1424283482704.jpg?v=1770577983"},{"product_id":"the-complete-far-side-by-gary-larson-9780740721137","title":"The Complete Far Side","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-volume collection features every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated, more than four thousand in all, presented in chronological order by year of publication, including more than 1,100 that have never appeared in book form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. 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