Goodnight Bush: A Parody [Hardcover]

Erich Origen (Author), Gan Golan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 27, 2008

A brilliant parody of the children's classic Goodnight Moon, built around the coming end of the worst presidency ever.

Goodnight Bush: An Unauthorized Parody is a hilarious and poignant visual requiem for the Bush administration. In it we see a childlike George W. Bush tucked safely away in the confines of his own room with all of the toys he's willfully destroyed, abused, or defaced. Complete with a quiet Dick Cheney whispering "hush," this bedtime story lets us finally say goodnight to the disaster that was the last eight years.

Editorial Reviews

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"This might be one of the greatest works of fiction of all time ever--up there with the Bible, the Constitution, and those books about the blonde siblings who slept together in their attic." (BlackBook Magazine)

"You must get your copy of this book....A wicked, savage parody." (Courier-Journal)

"Goodnight Bush stands to become a popular American political parody." (San Francisco Chronicle)

"Seldom have an administration's failings been set to such a lulling cadence." (Salon.com)

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"You must get your copy of this book....A wicked, savage parody." (Courier-Journal )

"Goodnight Bush stands to become a popular American political parody." (San Francisco Chronicle )

"Seldom have an administration's failings been set to such a lulling cadence." (Salon.com )

"This might be one of the greatest works of fiction of all time ever--up there with the Bible, the Constitution, and those books about the blonde siblings who slept together in their attic." (BlackBook Magazine ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition edition (May 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031604041X
• ISBN-13: 978-0316040419
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #534,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

169 of 197 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Devastatingly, Darkly Funny May 20, 2008

By Charlie Young

Format:Hardcover

This book is a great gift for almost anyone who isn't still driving around with one of those corporate logo-like "W '04" bumper stickers (most of which are found on massive gas-guzzlers inside the big bubble that is the DC beltway).

The love for the art and read-aloud rhythm of the original children's classic is evident, but this variation is certainly not for the kiddies. Bravely, the authors even included a swipe at Fox News, owned by Rupert Murdoch who also owns Harper-Collins Publishing, publishers of "Goodnight Moon."

Most importantly the book serves as comic relief from the endless stream of bad news over the last seven years, and--unlike many humor books or anti-Bush books--there are subtle images throughout the artwork inviting repeated readings. The rhyme of the text works so well it should be required bedtime reading for stressed Americans who need a laugh to relax before dreaming of a better future.

93 of 115 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone who has been paying attention May 26, 2008

By L. Curtis

Format:Hardcover

I just received this book as a gift, and it has prompted me to write my first review. This book is for anyone who has been paying attention during the Bush years. The placement of characters in reference to the original book is so well done, but also the small details on each page is like a "Where's Waldo" of the calamities of the administration. I laughed out loud, and at the same time sighed. It's hard to make the nightmare funny, but the authors made me laugh for just a minute and it was a welcome relief. Off to purchase copies for several friends and family members.

30 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for those unwilling to pull their head from the sand... May 27, 2008

By Latrell "Latrell" Sprewell

Format:Hardcover

If you still believe Bush won't be remembered as one of the worst presidents in U.S. history, this book won't change your mind. But if your trust in this administration has finally been crushed under the weight of its lies, corruption, greed, and arrogance -- or if you never trusted the administration in the first place -- you'll find Goodnight Bush to be a brutally clever critique of the sins of the Decider, Big Time, Rummy, the Boy Genius, Brownie, Speedy, et. al. Be sure to pay attention to the illustrations, which are chock full of humorous detail!

30 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book May 27, 2008

By Joshua L. Phillips

Format:Hardcover

Great book. This book has the enlightening quality of inviting you to look at the events of the past 8 years through childrens' eyes. All of the horror and humor this book evokes is conjured with such naked simplicity, it's hard to imagine a more appropriate historical record for this administration. The illustrations compliment the text with potent imagery and symbolism. There's a lot of detail that may go unnoticed at first glance...look closely.

59 of 74 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Devil is in the Details of the Drawings June 30, 2008

By Frederick S. Goethel VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

The original children's book on which this was based was the one my daughter learned to read with and is still a treasured book in our house. I was a little leery of how good a parody of this could be, but found it to be a wonderful parody of both the administration and the original book.

I won't give anything away, but the devil to the book is the exquisitely done drawings that are found on each page. Every time I open the book and stare at the pictures I find something new to laugh at. My daughter (who is currently away from home) is panting at the bit to get back and read it. This is a must have for anyone but the less than 25% of the public that still supports the Bush administration.

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Clever, funny and so sadly spot-on May 28, 2008

By April D. Karys

Format:Hardcover

Every time I re-read "Goodnight Bush," I find a new reason to laugh, and then sigh. It's brilliant. The late, wonderful Molly Ivins would have been first in line for it. It's a must-give title for all who'll celebrate when the lights go out on the present administration.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Right on the money! July 17, 2008

By Mehran Mandegar

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is a lot more sophisticated than it looks. Very well done, and very entertaining. I highly recommend it.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Goodnight Bush July 19, 2008

By Keith M. Johnson

Format:Hardcover

I found this book to be an extremely amusing parody of the classic that I read to my children hundreds of times. It hews closely to the original in layout, color scheme and other visual elements, as well as in the simple, rhythmic language used. But the contents are so well chosen that by the end, I was laughing for the parodic humor and simultaneously crying for the country that this administration has mistreated so mercilessly. Seeing the Constitution going up in flames in the picture in this book really got me angry over the high crimes and misdemeanors that the book exposes.
As the saying goes, if you aren't angry, then you haven't been paying attention the past 8 years.
All that said, the Bushes and the Cheneys will sleep well tonight and retire to their well-feathered nests, undisturbed by what they've done to the USA. And unfortunately, this charming little book won't change that.
Keith