Funny cartoons and comic strips Books
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book SynopsisCalvin and Hobbesis unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. The entire body of Calvin and Hobbescartoons was originally published in hardcover as a truly noteworthy tribute to this singular cartoon in The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Available for the first time in paperback, these four full-colour volumes in a sturdy slipcase include all the Calvin and Hobbescartoons that ever appeared in syndication. This is the treasure that all Calvin and Hobbesfans seek.Trade Review"At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." (Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post)"Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes,' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time..." (Bryan Hood, New York Post)"A student of comics, Watterson drew from an eclectic set of influences...The result was a strip that was vibrant, accessible, and beautiful." (Jake Rossen, Mental Floss)
£88.80
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 2
Book SynopsisThe second set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from March 1987 to July 1988, this is the second set in a planned series of seven.Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. This compact, portable new format will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and exist
£15.29
Chronicle Books The Little World of Liz Climo 2026 Daily Calendar
Book SynopsisThis charming day-to-day calendar features adorable animal comics by bestselling author Liz Climo.
£14.39
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1
Book SynopsisThe first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven."At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." —The Washington PostCalvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. This compact, portable new format is designed to introduce the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readers, and will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This set is composed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987. It is the first of seven sets total to be released between 2023 and 2026.
£14.24
Chronicle Books All My Friends Are Dead
Book SynopsisHave you ever laughed and cried at the same time? Because All My Friends Are Dead is either the saddest funny book of funniest sad book you've ever read.
£6.99
Fantagraphics Trump's ABC
Book SynopsisA classy book with all the best words. Amazing. Tremendous. Terrific. A board book for haters and losers. Believe us.
£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Complete Far Side
Book SynopsisThe Far Side® is back in this much-anticipated three-volume slipcased paperback edition of The Complete Far Side! “Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I ‘jotted’ them down. It was only later, when perhaps I received an angry letter from someone, that it struck me: Hey! Someone’s been reading my diary!” --Gary Larson, from the preface to The Complete Far Side Originally published in hardcover in 2003, The Complete Far Side was a New York Times bestseller. Now it’s back as a paperback set with a newly designed slipcase that will delight Far Side fans. Revered by its fans as the funniest, most original, most “What the ... ?”-inspiring cartoon ever, The Far Side® debuted in January 1980 and enjoyed an illustrious 14 years on the world’s comics pages
£90.25
Titan Books Ltd Snoopy Boxed Set
Book SynopsisA box-set facsimile collection of three classic SNOOPY comic strip books - SNOOPY, SNOOPY, COME HOME and SUNDAY'S FUN DAY, CHARLIE BROWN. With each book containing 128 pages, that's over 360 pages of classic Peanuts daily and Sunday newspaper comic strips to enjoy. Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books. This boxed set collects the first three Snoopy-centric books and many of your favourite characters, including Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Pig-Pen, Schroeder and Woodstock. Discover the world of Snoopy as he battles to save his beloved doghouse, fantasies about being a dinosaur and embarks on his epic career as the Phantom Punter, that is when he's not dancing, avoiding cats or pondering on the vagaries of life. SNOOPY (1955-1958) 9781782761594 SNOOPY, COME HOME (1955-1962) 9781787737051 SUNDAY'S FUN DAY, CHARLIE BROWN (1962-1965) 9781787737099
£16.19
Andrews McMeel Publishing Fangs
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestselling love story between a vampire and a werewolf by Sarah Andersen, the creator of the enormously popular Sarah's Scribbles comics.Elsie the vampire is three hundred years old, but in all that time, she has never met her match. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets Jimmy, a charming werewolf with a wry sense of humor and a fondness for running wild during the full moon. Together they enjoy horror films and scary novels, shady strolls, fine dining (though never with garlic), and a genuine fondness for each other’s unusual habits, macabre lifestyles, and monstrous appetites. First featured as a webcomic series on Tapas, Fangs chronicles the humor, sweetness, and awkwardness of meeting someone perfectly suited to you but also vastly different. This deluxe hardcover edition of Fangs features an “engraved” red cloth cover, dyed black page trim, and 25 exclusive comics not previously seen online. Filled with Sarah Andersen’s beautiful gothic illustrations and relatable relationship humor, Fangs has all the makings of a cult classic.
£10.79
Andrews McMeel Publishing Adulthood Is a Myth
Book SynopsisThese casually drawn, perfectly on-point comics by the hugely popular young Brooklyn-based artist Sarah Andersen are for the rest of us. They document the wasting of entire beautiful weekends on the internet, the unbearable agony of holding hands on the street with a gorgeous guy, and dreaming all day of getting home and back into pajamas. In other words, the horrors and awkwardnesses of young modern life. Oh and they are totally not autobiographical. At all. Adulthood Is a Myth presents many fan favorites plus dozens of all-new comics exclusive to this book. Like the work of fellow Millennial authors Allie Brosh, Grace Helbig, and Gemma Correll, Sarah's frankness on personal issues like body image, self-consciousness, introversion, relationships, and the frequency of bra-washing makes her comics highly relatable and deeply hilarious.
£9.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 3
Book SynopsisThe third set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from June 1988 to November 1989.This compact, portable collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics will fit easily into backpacks, bookshelves—and make for a perfect stocking stuffer. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This is the third set in a series of seven.Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appea
£15.29
Andrews McMeel Publishing Milk & Mocha Comics Collection: Our Little
Book SynopsisCosy up with a warm cup of tea and follow the sweet scenes of Milk and Mocha, from the popular webcomic @milkmochabear. Milk and Mocha share their sweet slice-of-life moments in this new collection, including never-before-seen comics! Milk and Mocha are charming bears with opposite personalities. These uplifting comics remind us of the sweet moments we share with our friends, family, and loved ones.
£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing Hope It All Works Out
Book SynopsisThe absurd antics, good-natured sarcasm, and misguided optimism of Mouse, Bird, Turtle, and Snail are inspiring and infectious, and a reminder that sometimes the best plan is to have no plans at all. The perfect book for comic lovers of all kinds, Hope It All Works Out offers a deep dive into the Poorly Drawn Lines comics of New York Times bestselling author Reza Farazmand.On the surface, the animals in Poorly Drawn Lines are sophisticated, decadent creatures — Turtle sports a beret, Snail wears shades, Bird smokes cigarettes, and Mouse assumes a fighting stance when anyone challenges his emotional fragility. But lurking beneath their surface images is a surprising warmth and charming naivete that provides the perfect setup for Reza Farazmand’s unparalleled sense of humor. This author-curated collection of new comics and greatest hits showcases the unique and charming world of these small animals and the amusing
£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing False Knees
Book SynopsisBased on Joshua Barkman’s popular webcomic by the same name, False Knees is animal humor taken to a very absurd, darkly delightful place.
£9.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing Herding Cats
Book Synopsis The delightful third installment of Sarah's Scribbles by Sarah Andersen, winner of three consecutive Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Graphic Novels & Comics. '. . . author Sarah Andersen uses hilarious (and adorable) comics to illustrate the very specific growing pains that occur on your way to becoming a mature, put-together grownup. Andersen’s spot-on illustrations also show how to navigate this newfound adulthood once you arrive, since maturity is equally as hard to maintain as it is to find … ' --The Huffington Post Sarah valiantly struggles with waking up in the morning, being productive, and dealing with social situations. Sarah's Scribbles is the comic strip that follows her life, finding humor in living as an adulting introvert that is at times weird, awkward, and embarrassing.
£9.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Quiet Girl in a Noisy World
Book SynopsisSweet, funny, and quietly poignant, Debbie Tung’s comics reveal the ups and downs of coming of age as an introvert. This illustrated gift book of short comics illuminates author Debbie Tung's experience as an introvert in an extrovert’s world. Presented in a loose narrative style that can be read front to back or dipped into at one’s leisure, the book spans three years of Debbie's life, from the end of college to the present day. In these early years of adulthood, Debbie slowly but finally discovers there is a name for her lifelong need to be alone: she’s an introvert. The first half of the book traces Debbie’s final year in college: socializing with peers, dating, falling in love (with an extrovert!), moving in, getting married, meeting new people, and simply trying to fit in. The second half looks at her life after graduation: finding a job, learning to live with her new husband, trying to undersTrade Review“[Quiet Girl] is a heartfelt and funny piece of work that combines the best kinds of storytelling devices to tell a story about finding your own voice in your own way.” (The Mary Sue)"Tung's delicate sketches and gentle humor capture everything that is enchanting about introversion.” (Maureen “Marzi” Wilson, Introvert Doodles)"As a lifelong introvert, reading Debbie Tung's Quiet Girl in a Noisy World gave me the most uncanny and liberating feeling of reading my own innermost and private thoughts I've often felt guilty for having. This book is a useful guide for extroverts who need some help understanding their less social counterparts, but more importantly, it is a huge sigh of relief for introverts everywhere who have ever wondered if they are being too antisocial for preferring a solitary cup of tea over a raucous board game party." (Yumi Sakugawa, Yumi Sakugawa)Voted onto the 2018 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS list by YALSA. (American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association)"For everyone who’d opt for solo couch time over a party any day, Tung’s sweetly comic graphic memoir illuminating the pains and perks of being socially awkward is manna from hermit heaven." (The Oprah Magazine)
£9.49
Simon & Schuster I Am Pusheen the Cat
Book SynopsisWho is Pusheen? This collection of oh-so-cute kitty comics—featuring the chubby, tubby tabby who has taken the Internet by storm—will fill you in on all the basics.Things you should know about Pusheen. Birthday: February 18 Sex: Female Where she lives: In the house, on the couch, underfoot Her favorite pastime: Blogging, sleeping Her best feature: Her toe beans Her favorite food: All of them Pusheen is a pleasantly plump cat who has warmed hearts and tickled funny bones of millions worldwide with her signature GIF animated bops, bounces, and tail wiggles. Now, Pusheen is ready to make the leap from digital to print in her first comic collection! Learn what makes her purr and find out why millions of people have already fallen in love with this naughty, adorable kitty. Featuring some of the most popular stories from Pusheen’s Tumblr and Facebook pages (plus a healthy serving of never-before-seen material), I Am Pusheen Trade Review"Much like an actual cat, this book manages to be funny, weird, and lovably adorable all at the same time. You will love Pusheen and you will love this book." -- Matt Inman, founder of TheOatmeal.com and author of How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You"Pusheen is what everyone else wishes they had come up with after the internet was invented. It is also possibly the reason the internet was invented in the first place. Now that it's a book, I fully expect it to resurrect the print industry as a whole." -- Kate Beaton, author of Hark! A Vagrant"Pusheen is easily the most charming of all internet cats!" -- Anthony Clark, www.Nedroid.com"I thought I was tired of cat gifs until I discovered Pusheen." -- Jeph Jacques, www.QuestionableContent.net"Pusheen is a little bouncy marshmallow of a cat who perfectly combines absolute cuteness and absolute trouble, which is, as all cat lovers know, why we love them." -- Jess Fink, author of We Can Fix It"When it comes to famous Internet cats, Pusheen rules the litter box. The cute plump feline is Tumblr's premier kitty. With clean and simple shapes, Claire Belton's cartoon is a mix of Hello Kitty's cuteness and Felix the Cat's adventurous spirit." -- Fernando Alfonso III, reporter at the Daily Dot"Pusheen teaches us how to LIVE: Nap as hard as you party. Seek out the small joys in life, and eat them. Eat everything. And keep moving." -- Will Zweigart, creator of Cashcats.biz and Sketchy Santas"Pusheen is the most adorable, squishy little nugget of felinity that has ever graced the fair pages of my Internet browser. I want to eat her, like a tiny grey cute-flavoured marshmallow." -- Gemma Correll, www.GemmaCorrell.com“Claire Belton has made Pusheen one of the world’s great characters. The talent and imagination [here] could power enough love to save the world. If Pusheen doesn’t capture your heart, I will personally refund your money.” -- Fred Seibert, Frederator Studios“This was too freakin’ cute. … How can you resist?” * The Armchair Librarian *“It's hard work being a kitty, and we get to learn all about it in Claire Belton's I Am Pusheen the Cat. … great for any cat-lover.” * Geek Lit Etc. *“I Am Pusheen the Cat is an adorable collection of short comics that are based on a series of internet memes that have become wickedly popular (and for good reason!). If it were possible to die of maximum cuteness and hilarity, I probably would've done so over this brief read.” * Writing Through Rose-Colored Glasses blog *
£10.44
Andrews McMeel Publishing Book Love
Book SynopsisBookworms rejoice! These charming comics capture exactly what it feels like to be head-over-heels for hardcovers. Book Love is a gift book of comics tailor-made for tea-sipping, spine-sniffing, book-hoarding bibliophiles. Debbie Tung’s comics are humorous and instantly recognizable—making readers laugh while precisely conveying the thoughts and habits of book nerds. Book Love is the ideal gift to let a book lover know they’re understood and appreciated.
£10.79
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 4
Book SynopsisThe fourth set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timelessCalvinandHobbescomics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boyandhis stuffed tiger to anewgeneration of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from December 1989 to April 1991.
£16.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Book of Bunny Suicides
Book SynopsisIllustrated in a stark and simple style, The Book of Bunny Suicides is a collection of hilarious and outrageous cartoons that makes the perfect gift for anyone in touch with their dark side.“Wonderfully deviant.”—The Washington PostRabbits. We''ll never quite know why, but sometimes they decide they''ve just had enough of this world—and that''s when they start getting inventive. This cult hit and international bestseller follows over one hundred bunnies as they find ever more outlandish ways to do themselves in. From an encounter with the business end of Darth Vader''s lightsaber, to supergluing themselves to a diving submarine, to hanging around underneath a loose stalactite, these bunnies are serious about suicide.Trade ReviewPraise for Andy Riley “Wonderfully deviant.”—The Washington Post“It's the funniest, bunniest book I've ever read!”—Elton John“Brilliantly researched—one of the most important books of the year.”—Hugh Grant“At last, a British Gary Larson. But without the other animals.”—David Baddiel, author of The Death of Eli Gold“If you are a bunny contemplating suicide, then this is the book for you.”—Paul Whitehouse, comedian“The most moving account of rabbit-related depression I can recall reading. It will stay with me in my toilet for a long, long time.”—Alex Buxton, co-creator of The Adam and Joe Show“A guilty pleasure of twisted humor in the Monty Python vein.”—Chicago Tribune “Watership Down for the deeply sick. Very imaginative, very funny, very worrying if you're the author's mother.”—Richard Curtis, screenwriter, director, producer
£10.20
Chronicle Books All My Friends Are Still Dead
Book SynopsisFrom the authors of the breakout national bestseller All My Friends Are Dead (more than 100,000 copies in print) comes a brand new illustrated compendium of the humourous existential ruminations of people, animals, legendary monsters, and inanimate objects. Readers will appreciate the plight of the light bulb whose only friends are burnouts, the caterpillar whose friends have all really changed, the cookie whose friends are crumbs, the cactus whose friends always kind of look like they're flipping you off, the robot who was not programmed to understand the concept of friendship, and many more, and fans new and old will laugh (and cry) out loud with this new, darkly funny celebration of the inevitable.
£7.59
Titan Books Ltd Simpsons Comics Unchained
Book SynopsisMore stories of mayhem from the world's favourite dysfunctional family - the Simpsons! In 'The Absent-Minded Protester', it's Grampa's turn to take to the streets of Springfield in the guise of his graffitti-writing, outlaw, alter-ego, El Grampo! And in 'Dullards to Donuts' Homer's favourite food becomes strangely addictive, as Mr Burns introduces his own unique brand to the power plant. Finally, in 'Sense and Censorability', Homer and Comic Book Guy plead the First Amendment to defend their right to read comics. A worthy cause.. but then you knew that, right?
£8.54
Simon & Schuster Pusheen the Cat's Guide to Everything
Book SynopsisPusheen the Cat is back with a brand-new collection of adorable comics, expert advice, and silly antics featuring Pusheen and all her friends! Whether you’re hoping to learn how to tell if your cat is a Vampurr or looking to study a comprehensive guide to being lazy—Pusheen has got you covered in this super cute guide to everything! This delightful collection of comics and illustrations features some of the most popular and purr-fectly adorable Pusheen comics you know and love, plus a healthy serving of never-before-seen material. Pusheen the Cat has charmed millions of fans worldwide with her humor, bounces, and tail wiggles. Join in on the fun with this super cute collection perfect for cat lovers and comics fans alike!
£10.44
Andrews McMeel Publishing A Great Big Visual Hug
Book SynopsisLike a warm embrace in comic strip form, the cute, cuddly, and clever illustrations by Andrés Colmenares bring joy to millions of readers across the globe. A Great Big Visual Hug collects many of his most popular comics, along with dozens of never-before-seen images that are both heartwarming and hilarious.Featuring cheerful characters like sloths, broccoli, snakes, cacti, pigs, and the cutest possible version of just about any animal or object you can imagine, Andrés Colmenares' comics are wholesome, amusing, clever, and often hilarious. This book collects the greatest hits from his popular series and feature dozens of new comics. A Great Big Visual Hug is great for all ages and an excellent birthday, gift, or self-care purchase.
£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing Peanuts 2025 DaytoDay Calendar
Book SynopsisA year's worth of classic, full-color PEANUTS comic strips featuring CHARLIE BROWN, LINUS, SALLY, SNOOPY, LUCY, PEPPERMINT PATTY, and the rest of the gang are included on the pages of this calendar.Follow along in their antics and misadventures that will keep you smiling and entertained each day. Other features include: 5.3 x 4.4 page size No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Full-color, tear-off pages Day/Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observations Includes a full-color PEANUTS strip on each page
£11.89
Abrams I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf
Book SynopsisTrade Review“With I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, Snider—an artist, writer and orthodontist—has gathered up a decade's worth of his comics for boisterous bookworms into one convenient volume…Snider’s thoughtful cartoons for bibliophiles also reveal he’s a well-rounded reader himself.” * New York Times Book Review *“This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere.” * Publishers Weekly *“...Grant Snider has a prescient book for these times…” -- Chris Arrant * Newsarama *“If you surround yourself with books and can’t imagine life without them, you’ll definitely want to add Snider’s new collection to your shelf.” * KMUW *“This is a delightful and humorous collection of comics about the joys of being a book lover, from collecting large amounts of books to (sometimes) getting around to reading them.” * Book Riot *“…colorful panels convey just the right amount of information, seasoned with sly allusions and inside jokes aimed at the avid reader. Anyone with the book bug will savor Snider’s brand of humor.” * BookPage *
£10.79
Titan Books Ltd Simpsons - Comics Clubhouse
Book SynopsisFeatures everyone's favourite dysfunctional family.
£8.54
Titan Books Ltd Peanuts Boxed Set
Book SynopsisA box-set facsimile collection of three classic Peanuts comic strip books - Peanuts, More Peanuts and Good Ol' Charlie Brown. With each book containing 128 pages, that's over 360 pages of classic Peanuts daily and Sunday newspaper comic strips to enjoy. Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books. This box-set of three of the very first Peanut books features many of your favourite characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Pig-Pen and Schroeder. Join them as they navigate their way through school, first crushes, the complexities of baseball, and the world of the forever unseen grown-ups and their crazy rules. Plus a rare opportunity to see what Pig-pen looks like clean!Trade Review“PRETTY MUCH INVENTED THE MODERN COMIC STRIP!” – STEPHAN PASTIS (PEARLS BEFORE SWINE)
£16.19
Andrews McMeel Publishing Heart and Brain Gut Instincts
Book SynopsisVigorously demanded and highly anticipated, Heart and Brain: Gut Instincts is the follow-up to the tremendously popular New York Times bestseller, Heart and Brain: An Awkward Yeti Collection. The Awkward Yeti's Heart and Brain comics perfectly illustrate the ongoing, internal struggle betwixt head and heart. Heart and Brain: Gut Instincts features the same lovable characters as the first book and introduces a host of other vital organs like insatiable Tongue, irritable Bowels, and abused Stomach.Trade Review"Who would've guessed that a talking heart and a brain could give you lessons, laughs, and love instead of just nightmares and PTSD." (Kris Wilson, Cyanide and Happiness)"My heart loves this strip, and my brain wishes I had thought of it first." (Stephan Pastis, author of Timmy Failure and creator of Pearls Before Swine)"These viral comics are winning the internet." (Sarah Kolkka, Elephant Journal)"This comic about our heart and brain is as inspiring as it is funny." (Ally Hirschlag, Upworthy)
£9.49
John Murray Press What If2
Book SynopsisWHAT IF... one man decided to answer all the unanswerable questions, using science.The Sunday Times-bestselling author and xkcd creator, Randall Munroe is here to provide the best answers yet to the important questions you probably never thought to ask.The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger.Planning to ride a fire pole from the moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing.Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone''s freezer doors at the same time? Maybe it''s time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics.Want to know what would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-storey building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it erupted? Okay, if you insist.Welcome (back) to the mind-blowing world of What If?Unfazed by absurdity, RandallTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR WHAT IF?Nerd royalty -- BEN GOLDACREBrilliant * Rolling Stone *With this book you're a kid with a chemistry set all over again...required reading for grown-ups * Register *Smart answers to silly questions: Randall Munroe reveals all * Guardian *PRAISE FOR WHAT IF? 2 Randall Munroe [is] the guru of absurd science questions . . . What If ?2 is stuffed with questions that are fanciful in the asking, but perfectly - and playfully - informative in the answering. The questions throughout are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. Do you need any of this information? No. Are you happy - indeed, delighted - to have it? Almost certainly yes. Science isn't easy, but in Munroe's capablehands, it surely can be fun. -- Jeffrey Kluger * Time Magazine *One of my favourite books of the year. -- Tim Harford * Financial Times *Head-scratching . . . seemingly simple conundrums lead to the most fascinating of rabbit holes. * WIRED **Staff's Favourite Books of 2022* A dense litany of thoroughly researched explanations of intensely silly hypotheticals. Perfect if you enjoy it when stuffy figures of authority crack a smile. Or if you like it when black holes form. That happens a lot. * Newsweek *One of my favourite books of the year -- Tim Harford
£17.00
North-South Books Monty Pythons Book of Silly Walks
Book SynopsisMonty Python's Book of Silly Walks by illustrator David Merveille features Mr. Teabag—one of John Cleese's best-loved characters from Monty Python's Flying Circus. Python fans will delight in Merveille's artistic portrayal of Mr. Teabag in his most iconic silly-walk pose as he hysterically stands in as housekeeper, soccer player, fire-ring walker, guard at the Buckingham Palace, James Bond, DaVinci's Vitruvian Man, and more! Over 40 years ago, a group of five Englishmen - and one wayward American - rewrote the rules of comedy. MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS, an unheralded, previously unseen half-hour show of sketches, hilarities, inanities and animations, first appeared on the BBC late one night in 1969. Its impact has been felt on the world ever since. From its humble beginnings, it blossomed into the most influential movement in modern comedy.
£9.89
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Far Side Gallery 2
Book SynopsisCartoons feature a variety of insects and animals embroiled in macabre situation comedy.Trade Review“Explain him? No. Explicate him? No. Enjoy him? Yes, God, yes … Just don’t o.d. You could die laughing.” (Stephen King) “Cartoonist Gary Larson carries the macabre to hilarious lengths.” (The Wall Street Journal)“A magnificent contribution to popular culture.” (The Washington Post)“Samuel Taylor Coleridge, in between opium binges, once distinguished poetry from prose by noting that the former comprises ‘the best words in their best order.’ Gary Larson’s achievement in The Far Side® is to have pulled off much the same thing in a humbler medium: the best joke told with the best image … there is no excuse not to have some Larson in your life.” (The Daily Beast) “Larson communicates a great deal of information in a few simple ink lines. The expressions of his characters are vivid and immediately recognizable … And with just a strand of beads and a pair of harlequin glasses, he can somehow transfer any animal—a shark, a bug, a warthog—into a dowdy suburban hausfrau.” (The Los Angeles Times)“In an age when black humor is a lost art, Larson’s cartoon is an island of insanity, offering us the perspective of a world where the unreal is normal and vice versa. Its message deep down is a dark one— something about taking ourselves too seriously and strutting around as if we own the place.” (Rolling Stone)“Bless Gary Larson for his wonderful consistency in casting an artful eye on all of Earth’s wild critters, human or otherwise.” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)“The unofficial cartoonist laureate of the scientific community.” (Natural History Magazine)“The natural order of things goes seriously awry, with hilarious results.” (Smithsonian Magazine)“Gary Larson is a simple man with a simple talent for mordant hilarity.” (San Francisco Chronicle)
£16.51
Andrews McMeel Publishing Happily Ever After & Everything In Between
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World and Book Love comes a funny and adorable collection of comics about married life. From choosing a movie and sharing (or not sharing) dessert to snoring (naturally) and knowing when someone needs a cup of tea and a cozy blanket, Happily Ever After is the perfect gift for anyone in a relationship.The comics in Happily Ever After & Everything In Between may be inspired by Debbie Tung’s marriage to her extrovert husband, but any couple can relate to increasingly relaxed anniversaries and slowly seeing more of each other’s weird sides. Happily Ever After humorously captures what everyday love looks like—both the sweet moments and the mundane—making it a fitting gift for weddings, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day.Trade Review"A gem of a book." (Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, authors of Happiness Is… and Me Without You)“With a charming art style and the perfect balance of sentiment and humor, Tung captures the very core of young love and what relationships look like in the modern day. Endearing, quirky and utterly relatable, Happily Ever After & Everything In Between is an absolute delight for any reader.” (Meg Adams, comic artist and creator of “ArtbyMoga”)"Reading Happily Ever After & Everything In Between made me want to marry my boyfriend on the spot and experience all the lovely moments of marriage that Debbie Tung captures so perfectly in her comics. Also it made me think: 'Damn, I wish I had thought of that idea for a comic' way too often.” (Valérie Minelli, aka Mrs. Frollein, author of Small Hours)"Such a lovely treat, to get a glimpse into the lives of a sweet couple and enjoy the heartwarming moments with them. I hope there's going to be more because I want to find out what happens next.” (Philippa Rice, author of Soppy)“Debbie makes it feel okay to be a quiet person. Her honesty and vulnerability in portraying herself in these adorable sketches, is so refreshing!” (Curtis Wiklund, author of Us)
£9.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing Fowl Language: Winging It: The Art of Imperfect
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for baby showers and for those already in the throes of parenting, Fowl Language: Children are a Gift is here to let you know that you're not alone. Parenting is hard and often gross. Laughing about it helps. Everyone's favorite parenting cartoon featuring ducks presents a comprehensive view of the early parenting years in all of their maddening cuteness and sanity-depriving chaos. The new collection will include fifty comics that have appeared on the website and will feature fifty never-before-seen cartoons. Fowl Language: Children are a Gift is organized into 10 thematic chapters—including Babies: Oh Dear God, What Have we Done?; Pooping: Get Your S*** Together; and Holidays: Magic Traditions and Tragic Overeating—each of which begins with a hilarious, illustrated 500-word essay.
£9.49
John Murray Press What If2
Book SynopsisWHAT IF... one man decided to answer all the unanswerable questions, using science.The Sunday Times-bestselling author and xkcd creator, Randall Munroe is here to provide the best answers yet to the important questions you probably never thought to askThe millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger.Planning to ride a fire pole from the moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing.Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone''s freezer doors at the same time? Maybe it''s time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics.Want to know what would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-storey building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it erupted? Okay, if you insist.Welcome (back) to the mind-blowing world of What If?Unfazed by absurdity, Randall consTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR WHAT IF?Nerd royalty -- BEN GOLDACREBrilliant * Rolling Stone *With this book you're a kid with a chemistry set all over again...required reading for grown-ups * Register *Smart answers to silly questions: Randall Munroe reveals all * Guardian *PRAISE FOR WHAT IF? 2 Randall Munroe [is] the guru of absurd science questions . . . What If ?2 is stuffed with questions that are fanciful in the asking, but perfectly - and playfully - informative in the answering. The questions throughout are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. Do you need any of this information? No. Are you happy - indeed, delighted - to have it? Almost certainly yes. Science isn't easy, but in Munroe's capablehands, it surely can be fun. -- Jeffrey Kluger * Time Magazine *One of my favourite books of the year. -- Tim Harford * Financial Times *Head-scratching . . . seemingly simple conundrums lead to the most fascinating of rabbit holes. * WIRED **Staff's Favourite Books of 2022* A dense litany of thoroughly researched explanations of intensely silly hypotheticals. Perfect if you enjoy it when stuffy figures of authority crack a smile. Or if you like it when black holes form. That happens a lot. * Newsweek *One of my favourite books of the year -- Tim Harford
£13.49
Titan Books Ltd The Definitive Betty Boop: The Classic Comic
Book SynopsisBefore Marilyn and Madonna, Betty booped and wriggled her way into hearts worldwide with her unique mix of wide-eyed innocence and powerful cartoon sensuality. Betty Boop remains animation's first leading lady and a glamorous international icon. This collects all of Betty's adventures that appeared in the funny pages of daily newspapers in the 1930s.Trade Review"This book belongs in any collection of comic strip history" - ICV2 "…our eyes popped like Roger Rabbit" - Heroes Online "If you’ve only seen the character in modern advertisements, do yourself a favor and enjoy Betty Boop at the height of her original era in a volume that captures all of her cheeky fun." - Broken Frontier “…the introduction by Brian Walker gives informative insight into the creation of Betty Boop and her multiple formations as a leading animation lady, a comic strip lead, and eventually a popular icon” – Forces of Geek “…reading through the strips collected here makes you see she was very much ahead of her time.” – Project Fandom
£23.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing You Are Home
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author and creator Catana Chetwynd’s latest collection of comics illustrates the moments a relationship “levels up” and all the intimate, special, and amusing adventures those milestones entail.Author of Little Moments of Love, Snug, and In Love & Pajamas, Catana Chetwynd imparts her relationship wisdom once again with her latest collection of comics. This time, she explores the momentous steps of a relationship––whether it be moving in together, the reality of facing time apart, or even officially committing to one another––all while shining a light on the joy those moments can offer. Catana’s unmistakable illustration and writing styles make even the most mundane tasks, like mowing the lawn or deciding whose turn it is to cook dinner, seem charming. Her relatable content is elevated in a fresh and humorous way that only Catana’s comics can do.
£10.79
Abrams Here Comes Charlie Brown A Peanuts PopUp
Book Synopsis Charlie Brown comes to life like never before in this giftable pop-up book featuring the first-ever Peanuts comic strip in Here Comes Charlie Brown! Charles M. Schulz introduced readers to “Good Ol’ Charlie Brown” on October 2, 1950, with the publication of the very first Peanuts comic strip—considered the most iconic comic of all time. It is also a perfect haiku of art, text, and paranoia, with a variation of the Browning sonnet “How Do I Love Thee?” thrown in for literary measure. Everything that is great about Schulz and Peanuts is established right out of the gate in these four perfect panels, which have influenced every comic strip that has followed. With this innovative, palm-sized pop-up book, cartoonist and comics historian Gene Kannenberg Jr. brings that very first comic strip to life for a whole new generation, as well as for longtime fans of the classic and beloved brand.
£10.79
Little, Brown Book Group The Indispensable Calvin And Hobbes
Book SynopsisThis omnibus edition includes Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes Boink as well as other cartoons, integrated throughout. Bill Watterson won the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, nominated by the National Cartoonists'' Society.Calvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years.
£13.49
Adams Media Corporation Yes, I'm Hot in This: The Hilarious Truth about
Book Synopsis“Fahmy uses humor to work through stereotypes and tell stories about nuanced hijabi characters.” —The Washington Post Popular Instagram cartoonist and Muslim-American Huda Fahmy presents a hilarious, relatable, and painfully honest new collection of comics that break down barriers and show how universal our everyday problems, worries, and joys actually are. At some point in our lives, we’ve all felt a little out of place. Huda Fahmy has found it’s a little more difficult to fade into the crowd when wearing a hijab. In Yes, I’m Hot in This, Huda navigates the sometimes-rocky waters of life from the unique perspective of a Muslim-American woman, breaking down misconceptions of her culture one comic at a time. From recounting the many questions she gets about her hijab every day (yes, she does have hair) and explaining how she runs in an abaya (just fine, thank you) to dealing with misconceptions about Muslims, Yes, I’m Hot in This tackles universal feelings from an point of view we don’t hear from nearly enough. Every one of us have experienced love, misunderstanding, anger, and a deep desire for pizza. In Yes, I’m Hot in This, Huda’s clever comics demonstrate humor’s ability to bring us together, no matter how different we may appear on the surface.Trade Review"The book does something an Instagram account simply cannot, which is provide a continuous narrative that flows seamlessly (and humorously) through every emotion experienced by the modern woman wearing hijab. Fahmy illustrates her experiences with amiable, unreserved honesty. The book is an incredibly enjoyable read, too… .Fahmy manages to express all of the struggles she experiences with unabashed zest … at the same time, she asserts that she isn’t defined by these struggles." * Haute Hijab *"Yes, I’m Hot in This is hilarious, honest, and will show you how alike all humans actually are." * HelloGiggles *"Nothing unites us quite like comedy. Dive into another perspective with this delightful collection of comics from Huda Fahmy about the realities of wearing a hijab and some of the ridiculous questions she gets asked about it." * CulturedVultures *"Yes, I’m Hot in This tackles universal feelings from an point of view we don’t hear from nearly enough … Huda’s clever comics demonstrate humor’s ability to bring us together, no matter how different we may appear on the surface." * Ashley Karlen *"This book was pretty wonderful ... a very realistic, raw, and true commentary on the world today regarding how many Americans treat other cultures unfairly." * Reader Fox *"Yes, I’m Hot in This doesn’t shy away from the differences between some Muslim-American experiences and the rest of the population, but it does go to great lengths to make those experiences part of the human condition." * Houston Chronicle *"A gift for all the well-meaning but clueless people in your life; it tackles serious topics with humor and grace." * Muslim Reads *"Both hilarious and heartbreaking." * HJ Book Blog *"A hilarious comic collection...both entertaining and informative." * Jill Emmett *"A breath of fresh air." * Muslimah Media Watch *
£11.69
Chronicle Books Vaders Little Princess
Book SynopsisThe hilarious sequel to the international bestseller Darth Vader and Son, following the parenting adventures of Darth Vader as he raises his teenage daughter, Princess Leia.
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group Scientific Progress Goes Boink Calvin Hobbes
Book SynopsisCalvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years.Trade ReviewJust enjoy. * GLASGOW HERALD *Bill Watterson has caught the wild and often frustrated imagination of youngsters and set it in the context of two knowing but resigned parents in an appealing strip cartoon. * NORTHERN ECHO *
£10.44
Canongate Books The Complete Peanuts 1959-1960: Volume 5
Book SynopsisAs Peanuts concludes its first decade, a new character makes her appearance: Charlie Brown's little sister Sally. This volume covers her earliest days, from her proud brother's announcement of her birth to her first words (and crush on Linus)!Also: the initial 'Great Pumpkin' sequence; Lucy's first appearance as a nickel psychiatrist; Linus's short-lived and one-sided romance with his beloved teacher Miss Othmar; and Snoopy's battle with the doghouse-destroying freeway bypass. All this, plus two of the most famous Peanuts strips of all time: the 'clouds' Sunday that Schulz cites as his personal favourite and 'Happiness is a warm puppy'.Trade ReviewOne of the finest cultural artifacts made in the 20th century. -- Russell T. DaviesPeanuts was, and is, and will continue to be the finest comic in the world. Bravo. -- Ray BradburyThe world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated. -- Umberto EcoAs powerful a comic art-piece as anything out today . . . will delight Peanuts aficionados. * * Observer * *Beautifully designed ... One of the high-water marks of post-war popular culture. * * Daily Telegraph * *All sorts of important writers have marveled at the glorious simplicity of [Schulz's] draftsmanship and his unerring jokecraft, all underpinned by a quiet melancholy and stoicism . . . by some miracle, the entire Peanuts oeuvre is gradually being republished in this country, by Canongate . . . in lavishly appointed hardback . . . Unlike almost everything you read as a child, they are actually better than you remember them. * * Spectator * *These timely re-issues illustrate not only the skill and subtle brilliance of his work but also the origins of the form beyond simple merriment. * * The List * *Canongate has had the brilliant wheeze of reprinting Charles Schultz's strip cartoon from the beginning in hardback volumes . . . * * Herald * *The Complete Peanuts is beautifully bound, a comprehensive resource and, with an index and introduction, a useful contextualisation of a modern legend. * * The Skinny * *In these first volumes (1950-54), we can already see what will appeal to 21st century readers. * * Sunday Times * *The cartoons in The Complete Peanuts are also more than 50 years old, but the downtrodden males, powerful females and consequent clash of personalities feel modern. A real treat. * * Sunday Times * *
£17.00
Titan Books Ltd Simpsons Comics Featuring Bartman: Best of the
Book SynopsisFrom the BBC and Sky TV sensation, the Simpsons, comes an all-new, all-warped, superhero for the '90s - Bartman! It's "so long Superman", "bye, bye Batman" and "Daredevil - D'oh!", as Bart Simpson takes to the roofs of Springfield to fight crime, champion the weak, and wear a cool purple mask and cape.
£8.54
Andrews McMeel Publishing When Sharks Attack With Kindness
Book SynopsisCute, clever, and comically ingenious, Andrés Colmenares’ popular shark comics are a sweet, sincere tonic for these anxious, troubled times.This hardcover collection features the cute, uplifting and ingenious aquatic cartoons of Andrés Colmenares, the creator of Wawawiwa Comics, followed by millions of fans around the globe. While sharks are one of the ocean’s deadliest predators, these sharks can smell insecurity, doubt, and gloom, and are quick to strike — with kindness, cuteness, and positivity!When Sharks Attack With Kindness includes a QR code linking to a special instrumental soundtrack for audiences to enjoy while reading the book.
£8.54
Canongate Books The Snooty Bookshop: Fifty Literary Postcards
Book SynopsisTom Gauld has created countless iconic strips for the Guardian over the course of his illustrious career. A master of condensing grand, highbrow themes into panel comics, his weekly strips embody his trademark sense of humour while simultaneously opening comics to an audience unfamiliar with the artistry that cartooning has to offer. Funny but serious, these comics allow Gauld to put his impressive knowledge of history, literature and pop culture on full display - his impeccable timing and distinctive visual style setting him apart from the rest.This postcard set celebrates more than a decade of Gauld's contributions to the Guardian, with fifty of his most beloved strips, on everything from Samuel Beckett's sitcom pitches (such as Waiting for Kramer, a show where two men await the arrival of a man named Kramer who never comes), 'Procrastination for Creative Writers, a 10-Week Course' and 'Poetry Anthologies for People Who Don't Like Poems'. Witty and beautifully drawn, The Snooty Bookshop will make you laugh at least fifty times, guaranteed.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WORKS OF TOM GAULD: A collection of brilliantly off-the-wall cartoons * * Daily Mail * *Tom Gauld might just be the Edward Gorey of our time, channelling his wry humour and macabre aesthetic through exquisite black-and-white illustrations -- MARIA POPOVAEach single-page piece is a clever, funny, slightly bonkers riff on a literary theme . . . Sublime * * The Times * *One of the best cartoonists around! * * BoingBoing * *Heartwarming * * Guardian * *At once hilarious and achingly melancholy . . . A quietly essential read * * Wired * *His economical art . . . is married to dry, incisive humor, making each strip a carefully composed marvel * * Publishers Weekly * *The ironic takes on key moments in history and literature (Armstrong on the moon, Cathy and Heathcliff wandering the moor) will certainly elicit a few laughs * * Vogue * *Gauld's deceptively simple panels and sparse, understated dialogue speak poetically . . . Gauld finds humour and hope - as well as coffee and doughnuts - in his portrait of a fading utopia * * Guardian * *Precise and wryly hilarious * * NPR * *
£16.19
Canongate Books Simon's Cat: It's a Dog's Life
Book SynopsisWhile patrolling his territory, Simon's Cat dips into the lives of the many dogs in his neighbourhood, including crazy poodles, a lovestruck bulldog and a pack of mischievous puppies. With characteristic style and wit, Simon Tofield's brilliantly observed illustrations capture the comical capers of different dog breeds, and some a-meow-sing encounters with their feline counterparts.Trade ReviewWhat sets Tofield's cartoons apart are the truly comic moments of pure cat-ness: the merciless patting at a half-dead fly, the single minded determination, that weird little dance thing that segues seamlessly into a look of utter boredom * * Irish Times * *
£9.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Far Side Gallery 4
Book SynopsisCopyright © 1993 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved.The Far Side®, FarWorks, Inc.®, and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.
£12.59
