Cows of Our Planet: A Far Side Collection [Paperback]

Gary Larson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1992

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Review

'For the man or woman who is a Gary Larson fan, this little book will be the best thing which happened to them over Christmas; and for those who do not know his work it will be a... revelation.' JERSEY EVENING POST --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Gary Larson lives in Oregon with his wife and a Big dog. Although retired from his job as a daily syndicated cartoonist, he is now turning his graphical talent to new forms of technology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836217012
• ISBN-13: 978-0836217018
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gary Larson lives in Oregon with his wife and a Big dog. Although retired from his job as a daily syndicated cartoonist, he is now turning his graphical talent to new forms of technology.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner!, April 12, 2000

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"dybo" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cows of Our Planet: A Far Side Collection (Paperback)

I'm not sure how Gary Larson continues to write consistently funny books. But, I'm not going to complain. This book has a laugh on every page. Once again there are the hilarious human and animal characters that make up Larson's wacky world. In addition, there is a centerfold of cows of our planet. It is definitely a worthy addition to the Far Side collection. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a good laugh in their life.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humor at its best, April 11, 2000

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"maelstrom1" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cows of Our Planet: A Far Side Collection (Paperback)

As with all of the other Far Side collections, Gary Larson brilliantly incorporates his sense of witty humor into his cartoons about life, ranging from cavemen to scientists to cows. There is something for everyone in this book, and I guarantee there will be a few cartoons that you will be tempted to photocopy and post on the bulletin board or fridge door. I am continually amazed at how Larson can make a one-panel cartoon so funny, while other cartoonists can write eight panel cartoons that don't even come near my funny bone. "Cows of Our Planet" striked it right away.

If at any time in your life you feel a little down, stressed, or tired, and need a few laughs -- crack open a Far Side collection like this one and you'll be chuckling in no time. For added humor, check out the colored insert of different 'cows of our planet' from which the collection gets its name. You'll be paying closer attention to the cows grazing in the pasture the next time you drive out into the country :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection of Animal Far Side Cartoons, April 23, 2011

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Dr. Bojan Tunguz (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cows of Our Planet (A Far Side Collection) (Far Side Series) (Paperback)

Gary Larson is one of my favorite all-time cartoonists. I used to read his cartoons regularly when they used to appear in the daily newspapers, and his zany off-the-wall sense of humor never failed to amuse me. Many of his cartoons are based on some common American phrase, expression, or other form of cultural reference. So back in the days when I just landed in the US "Far Side" served an invaluable educational lesson as well. Naturally, like many of his fans, I was very saddened when Gary Larson decided to retire. Still, after all these years, I enjoy pulling out some of the old Far Side cartoons every once in a while. It always surprises me and pleases me to discover that they had not lost any of their original freshness and charm.

One of Larson's favorite themes was that of anthropomorphic animals, and cows in particular. This is precisely a collection of such cartoons. They are some of the best cartoons on these themes. Even if you are not the biggest fan of the Far Side, you will probably enjoy most of them. A really fun collection.