Assorted Foxtrot [Paperback]

Bill Amend (Author)

Book Description

Series: Foxtrot Treasury | Publication Date: September 1, 2000

With 20 successful collections and more than 1.75 million FoxTrot books already in circulation, creator Bill Amend shows no sign of slowing down. Amend proves again and again he's a master at playing up the Fox family's eccentricities in that quirky, casual-yet-believable way his fans have come to adore. FoxTrot has built its considerable appeal with its sincere depiction of the hilarious clashes seen in everyday family life without getting too sticky sweet. Fans of all ages can find something in Amend's work with which they're familiar, from the outrageous sibling rivalries between ten-year-old Jason and his teenage siblings, Peter and Paige, to marital squabbles over golf between parents Roger and Andy. Those fans-covering a broad audience including readers of over 1,000 newspapers and Internet surfers who hit the FoxTrot Web site more than one million times each month-will delight in owning this treasury. Sincerely FoxTrot is composed of material previously published in I'm Flying, Jack . . . I Mean, Roger and Think iFruity. FoxTrot's appeal, in large part, comes from Amend's talent for finding humor in contemporary topics and issues. Readers enjoy a delightful ride as the Fox family members give their takes on the latest in pop culture, whether it's movies such as Titanic and The Phantom Menace, Tomb Raider video games, X-files television, or the Beanie Baby collecting craze. It's sometimes surprising and always entertaining to see just how different members of the same gene pool can be.The humorous conglomeration of viewpoints, ages, outlooks, and characters that is FoxTrot never fails to reel in and amuse those who regularly read this remarkable comic strip. Amend's appeal has transcended traditional newspapers and has flowed onto the Internet through www.foxtrot.com. But no matter what the medium, FoxTrot's popularity grows stronger every day.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

While in school, Bill Amend was the math club president, an Eagle scout, and a tuba player in the school band. He majored in physics at Amherst College. After several years of submissions, FoxTrot became syndicated in 1989. Amend lives in the midwest

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740705326
• ISBN-13: 978-0740705328
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #481,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bill Amend and his wife and two children call the Midwest home. He is a graduate of Amherst College with a degree in physics. In 1998, FoxTrot was syndicated. When he's not drawing his strip and making people laugh, he can be found tinkering with computers and playing video games.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fox Trot Collection, in My Opinion, June 10, 2002

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Michael Crane (Orland Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Assorted Foxtrot (Paperback)

I love FoxTrot comics. Next to Calvin and Hobbes, FoxTrot is my next favorite comic strips. I have yet to read a strip that did not get some type of laughter out of me. And this collection has to be one of the best ones I have read as of now. "Assorted FoxTrot" is a collection that includes cartoons from "I'm Flying, Jack....I Mean, Roger" and "Think iFruity."

I loved every page, and if you are a FoxTrot fan, this is a must-have. Here are some of the wacky strips you will encounter in the book:

*Andy sees "Titanic"
*Jason's girl problem
*Roger's new Mobycom-2000 phone
*Jason's Christmas Carol
*Peter works at theatre when "Star Wars: Episode 1" is playing
*Roger quits his job
*iFruiti
and many, MANY more.

This is a wonderful collection, and is my favorite so far. I love FoxTrot and I will continue to read them as long as they are out. If you love FoxTrot, then check this out as soon as you can. You will not regret it.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Assorted Foxtrot, November 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Assorted Foxtrot (Paperback)

This an extremely excellent, well conceived book! Funny and will keep you laughing for the entire day! I highly recommend this book to serious Foxtrot and comic readers! A must have! Get it when you can.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Assorted Foxtrot, December 10, 2000

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"wellmlynn" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Assorted Foxtrot (Paperback)

I have pretty much all of the Foxtrot collections, and I am pretty much a big fan. This is another good collection which has good color, organization, and accurately represents the Foxtrot strip. However, this book does not offer anything extra. In one book, there was a full length "Slugman" comic book, and it would be nice to have something like that. You'd probably want to read this if you are a huge fan and missed a lot or if you just want to have a book that you can read and laugh with. Nothing serious, just fun.