The Simpsons Holiday Humdinger (Simpsons Books) [Paperback]

Matt Groening (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2004 | Series: Simpsons Books

Season's Greetings from the Simpsons and creator Matt Groening with an all new collection of Christmas curiosities and winter wonders that'll warm your heart and tickle your fancy.

If youᱥ yearning for yuletide yarns for young and old, Matt Groening, the Kris Kringle of comics and the creator of The Simpsons, has the perfect stocking stuffer for you. What winter holiday celebration would be complete without: sleigh rides, jingle bells, reindeer games, happy little elves, fruit cakes, radioactive Christmas trees, snow mums, defective toys, grimacing Grinches, secretive Santas, miserly Scrooges, and New Year's resolutions you will never keep? So, deck the halls with The Simpsons and be of good cheer with glad tidings of joy that will last through the year!

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About the Author

Matt Groening, the creator and executive producer of the Emmy^® Award-winning series The Simpsons, as well as creator of the cartoon strip "Life in Hell" and the animated FOX television series Futurama, is the man responsible for bringing animation back to primetime and creating an immortal nuclear family. In addition, Groening formed Bongo Comics Group in 1993 and currently serves as publisher of The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Simpsons Episode Guides, Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson Comics, Radioactive Man Comics, Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove, the annual Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror, Futurama Comics and more than 36 comic compilations, as well as many instant classics including Bart Simpsons Guide to Life, The Simpsons Handbook and The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Harper Design (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060723386
• ISBN-13: 978-0060723385
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HO HO HO from the Simpsons! Holiday cheer is here!, November 27, 2006

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L. Aiello (West Coast, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Simpsons Holiday Humdinger (Simpsons Books) (Paperback)

The Simpsons 'Holiday Humdinger' is an excellent collection of comics, and this one in particular hits on many different levels. Not only are we seeing the main characters that we love placed in crazy holiday situations, but a lot of careful attention was poured into clever in-jokes and homage's to past characters and episodes. Since the Simpsons brand comics usually play out like a half hour episode, their comic production values have been excellent. The flow of the story, the perfect colors, the likeness of the characters....all of these elements make the comic strips come together in a great way.

In the case of this holiday edition, not only do we get the longer stories but we also get much more: A few two-page spreads of Christmas silliness courtesy of the Springfield Elementary gym, the power plant, and the comic book store. In these bits, there is so much going on at once that is takes a 2nd and 3rd glance to make sure you don't miss all the laughs. We are also treated to holiday "cards," coming from many Springfield hot spots and major players. Fans of the series will think back to some past TV episodes to make the connection with some of these holiday greetings! There are a few Angry Dad cameos as well! And Christmas would certainly feel empty without Itchy & Scratchy, so get ready for a great story involving our favorite cat and mouse.

As with many other Simpsons collections, many of these comics may have appeared in the monthly editions in the past. So beware if you do not like the idea of getting repeat material. Otherwise, this is an absolute holiday treat ! Enjoy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious book, January 19, 2007

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Brian Zaleski (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Simpsons Holiday Humdinger (Simpsons Books) (Paperback)

One of the funniest books to read. Packed with delightful humor to bring smiles the entire Christmas season. Difficult to put down. Can read it again and laugh just as much.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I love the show, hate this book, December 19, 2008

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Tom Trails "Tom Trails" (United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Simpsons Holiday Humdinger (Simpsons Books) (Paperback)

The Simpsons is one of the funniest TV shows ever. It doesn't translate well to paper at all. This is not funny. It reads like some wannabe comedy writer trying to imitate the Simpsons.