The Far Side ® Observer (Paperback)

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Product Description

Here, in this eighth all-new collection of The Far Side, are gathered all the denizens from that often strange but always funny world--creatures who first were seen in such newspapers as the New York Daily News and the Washington Post. Illustrated.

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: 104 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836220986
• ISBN-13: 978-0836220988
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #372,699 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best., April 13, 2000

By	"dybo" (new jersey) - See all my reviews

Gary Larson has most definitely outdone himself this time. This book is truly brilliant. Every drawing gets his point across and will make you laugh until you cry. Larson is undoubtedly the funniest cartoonist to ever live. Once you buy this book make certain that you do not have anything planned. Because once you start reading you will forget all about your plans. A must have for any Far Side fanatic or for anyone who likes to laugh.

2.0 out of 5 stars Late Far Side strips don't age as well as you'd hope, February 28, 2009

By	Ben Sullivan (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While my childhood trips to the Far Side were frequent and satisfying--like the finer bulk candy any sensible ten year-old will gorge themselves with when provided the opportunity--I find Larson's humor much more hit and miss as an adult. And I've always had the feeling that, like most cartoonists producing daily strips, Larson's well ran dry after several of his collections hit the shelves. The eight slim Far Side collection rehashes his familiar body of characters (Tarzan, bears, ducks, domesticated dogs, and the shallower end of our gene pool) in situations much less "zany" and endearing than you might recall. The gems are few (and none funnier than the classic "Midvale School for the Gifted" strip you've no doubt seen on many an educator's office wall), and most of the gags that land are of the slightly-bemused chuckle variety here. Stick with either of the two full-size collections for all of the undiluted sentimentality Larson's good for.

5.0 out of 5 stars read & read & re-read & read, September 28, 2007

By	M. Crawford "theMammaof3" (Elkhart, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

we have a house full of guys who just can't get enough of Far-side, & I like it too