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Agnes: I'm Far Too Young To Look This Hot

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Time has killed the wit and focus of many cartoonists, who once were relevant. They are still in the papers propped up by reputation but having long ago exhausted their creativity and now produce by formula, stamped out by assistants. If I were to make a top ten list of cartoonists that matter, I'd stop at about 6. Tony Cochran is among those 6. This small group has intelligence, focus and wit in common. Each day Agnes is fresh, deep and often profound, which is a lot to accomplish in 3 panels. It takes an artist to do this. Cartooning at this level is art. This collection of his first year of work proves he knew what he was doing from the first panel of the first strip. It is enjoyable to read as so many at once give you insight into how this artist's mind works.

I have loved this strip ever since it started! I have been checking Amazon periodically to see if it was in book form. This time I struck gold! I am so happy to finally be able to purchase the escapades of this wonderful girl. I can throw away all the old, yellowing clippings and have all the joy whenever I choose! Brava!

Why are there only two of her books!!!!

I love this comic. For some reason, I got the second book first. Then, I couldn't find the first book second. It became available when I wasn't looking and I ordered it immediately. I have already read it twice. Then I read the second "I have tampered with the divine plan" Agnes book again. This is pathetic. Where's another Agnes?? I have a need. Tony, where are you?

I believe Dodo birds were still alive the last time I subscribed to a newspaper - I get my comics online from [...] - so I am late in joining the fan club for Miss Agnes. My grandmother's name is Agnes and so I was intrigued from the get-go and have never been disappointed. I recently received an email reply from Mr. Cochran after I had written him praising the strip and expressing my dismay at the cost of his only two books in print. I guess it's a compliment to his skills that these books have become expensive collector's items.[I feel the publishing house didn't have confidence in these 2 books and ran a short printing, thus making them rare]
Maybe when I inherit lots of money, or some seller takes pity on us, I'll be able to buy these books. Since I am fairly new to the strip, I'd like to see Agnes in her earliest days. My hopes are that Mr. Cochran will put out another book at standard marketing pricing; ARE YOU LISTENING, ANDREWS-MCMEEL!
JudyMoody

I agree with Annie...why are there only two books? Tony, get busy and give us more...perfect for gift giving...Agnes has that special quality that makes it impossible not to smile when "listening" to her speak.