The Far Side ® Gallery 3 (Paperback)

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Product Description

The curious cosmology of "The Far Side" has taken the otherwise normal world by storm. Now insatiable fans of "The Far Side" have a new collectible: The Far Side Gallery 3, featuring all the cartoons from the bestselling collections Night of the Crash-Test Dummies, The Far Side Observer, and Hound of The Far Side.

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: 192 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836218310
• ISBN-13: 978-0836218312
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,966 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humor and Biology--A Good Mix, December 6, 1999

By	Dara (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews

Gary Larson has teamed up with Stephen Jay Gould, paleontologist and taxonomist --Harvard University, to create a biologically funny book. Humor has a purpose in this book. It is used in an attempt to cause the reader to think biologically on a macrocosmic level. Social interaction of all animals on the smallest level effects the bigger picture. I enjoyed this book very much; however, a few cartoons were biologically "over my head." With some critical thinking, all readers may be able to get the message of all the cartoons.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better masterpieces here than in that museum in Paris, May 3, 2003

By	James N Simpson (Gold Coast, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

With a cow Mona Lisa painting on the front cover how can you go wrong? The cartoons in here are from Hound of the Far Side, The Far Side Observer and Night of the Crash Test Dummies. It may be cheaper to buy these books individually instead of this gallery so compare prices before purchasing.

The advantage of owning the galleries is that some cartoons are full page size which is three times the size of the original books. Not all cartoons are full size though just some.

The classic cartoon set in an exam with the bonus question (50 points) "What's the name of that thing that hangs down the back of our throats?" The caption underneath states "Final Page of the Medical Boards," is in this edition.

Another has Noah saying "Now Listen Up. We're Going to do This Alphabetically," the Zebras are thinking "Damn!"

The Classic "Drive George! Drive! This One's Got a Coathanger!" with a lion trying to unlock the car door to eat the woman.

Should you buy it? Of course you should.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much FUN!!!!!, August 12, 1998

By	Beatriz Arasa ([e-mail]) (Venezuela) - See all my reviews

I loved it!!! I have it in my bathroom, and everytime I have to go....I look at it, and Istart laughing!!!!!! Every drawing is great, it just to much!!! If you do not know this author, you have to buy it, and start having laughs!!!! Gary, you are great!!!Thanks!! the best sense of humor!!!! So much immagination!!!! If anyone out there want to share the jokes, you can write me... Bye, Beatriz