20 Years of Broadside [Paperback]

Jeff Bacon (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 2006

20 Years of Broadside is a collection of two decades' worth of cartoon favorites by Jeff Bacon. His panel "Broadside" has appeared weekly in Navy Times since 1986 and has been embraced by a whole generation of those in uniform to the point that "having a Broadside moment" has become part of the popular lexicon. This book is a collection of those "Broadside moments" experienced by those who serve at sea. This book contains the most popular cartoons from his two previous books (The Best of Broadside, The Rest of Broadside) and tons of new favorites from 1997 forward. Anyone who has ever served in the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or any other maritime service will love this classic edition of Bacon's light-hearted humor.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Everyone who reads Navy Times loves Broadside - and some only read Navy Times because they love Broadside. Jeff Bacon's equal opportunity needling pokes fun at everyone in the Navy family, capturing the everyday situations and personalities that give Navy life its unique humor and character. No one does it better." --Tobias Naegele, Editor in Chief, Military Times Media Group

"Jeff Bacon's Broadside laughingly skewers sacred cows, smashes rice bowls and invades wardrooms, goat lockers, and deckplates with unvarnished impunity. He's a good-natured reality check for every Sailor. But through it all, his love for the Navy - and the men and women who serve it - shines through." --Chris Lawson, Managing Editor, Navy Times

"Jeff Bacon's cartoons show us beyond a doubt that he knows his Sailors. With precision and impartiality, they have captured the daily moments of silliness that mark every specialty in the Navy. Jeff has made us laugh at each other and when our turn comes, to ante up and laugh at ourselves. And although he can always find the chink in our armor, he has steadfastly exhibited the ability to expose without exploiting. For two decades, Broadside has been a reminder for us to take only our mission seriously - not ourselves." --HMCM (FMF) Mark T. Hacala, USN, Director, Education Institute, United States Navy Memorial

About the Author

Jeff Bacon has been drawing a weekly Broadside cartoon for Navy Times since 1986. His irreverent humor gives the Navy a friendly poke in the ribs while highlighting the best of the maritime services. He has published three books, including The Best of Broadside, The Rest of Broadside, and this his latest - 20 Years of Broadside. Jeff Bacon's Broadside cartoons have been displayed in The Navy Art Gallery and The Navy Memorial in Washington DC, and can be seen tacked up in the workspaces of the most junior sailors to the most senior naval leaders worldwide. Jeff Bacon is a member of the National Cartoonist Society. He has been involved in projects to support the troops and is a freqent speaker for black-tie events at major commands and service related organizations. His website is www.navybroadside.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Deep Water Publishing; 1st edition (October 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881651207
• ISBN-13: 978-1881651208
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Broadside is a real blast, March 8, 2009

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Ralph A. Hotton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20 Years of Broadside (Paperback)

Broadside is the real Navy, the standing watch, incomprehensible fleet directives and the rivalry between the flyers, submariners and boat drivers. It even takes an occasional shot at the Marines. After reading Broadside you cannot take yourself too seriously. Recommended reading for Seaman to Admiral.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Continuation of an outstanding cartoon series, October 19, 2007

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R. LANG (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20 Years of Broadside (Paperback)

Tha latest in a series of the best from the weekly Broadside cartoons, insightfully funny observations of daily life in the Navy and Marine Corps.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On The Money, January 4, 2007

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This review is from: 20 Years of Broadside (Paperback)

During and after my 28 years in the Navy, I find Jeff Bacon's snapshots of Navy life refreshing and hilarious. He captures the day to day situations that we all survived and softens them with humor. Ted Salmons PHCM (AW) USN Ret.