Berke Breathed is an American cartoonist and children's book author celebrated for his comic strip, Bloom County. Through exaggerated characters and humorous analogies, his work tackled socio-political issues. His distinctive style offers a satirical lens on the world.
Continuing the journey of Berkeley Breathed's iconic comic strips, this volume collects the beloved Bloom County series from 1984 to 1986. It features a mix of humor and social commentary, showcasing the quirky characters and whimsical storylines that have captivated readers. The collection highlights the creativity and wit that earned Breathed a Pulitzer Prize, making it a must-have for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Book two continues the complete Bloom County strip in chronological order, covering September 1982 to July 1984, presented in softcover for the first time! Continueing right where book one left off, with Berkeley Breathed's endearing, enchanting, and occasionally infuriating inhabitants of Bloom County treating us to their madcap adventures, cynical observations, and optimistic innocence--sometimes all at once! Included herein is the death (and return) of Bill the Cat, the introduction of Oliver Wendell Jones, and all manner of thought-provoking hilarity as only Bloom County can deliver! This volume also contains an introduction by legendary journalist—and Bloom County fan—Ted Koppel!
All the humor, all the characters, all in one series of books! Whether you're new to the series or an old fan, this is the perfect opportunity to collect one of the most popular and critically acclaimed newspaper strips of all time! Running from December 8th, 1980, to August 6th, 1989, Bloom County was published in an astounding 1,200 newspapers on a daily basis. The huge popularity of Bloom County spawned a merchandising bonanza, as well as two spin-off strips, Outland and Opus. The first Bloom County paperback collection, Loose Tails, sold over one million copies. Bloom County Library: Book One is the first of five editions collecting the Pulitzer Prize- and Eisner Award-winning comic strip in its entirety. The first book introduces the beloved Opus the Penguin, as well as Bill the Cat, Cutter John, Michael Binkley, Milo Bloom, Steve Dallas, and others. This volume also contains insightful commentary by Berkeley Breathed on his quirky creations. Every strip, from the very first until the last, are presented here in chronologically—you’ll never have a better chance to revisit these old friends—or to discover them for the first time.
Collecting year three of the Bloom County relaunch begun in 2015! The stakes are higher, the punchlines are sharper, and the laughter is more desperate! Bloom County: Best Read On The Throne picks up right where the previous volume left off. When that book, Brand Spanking New Day, came out we said we needed Opus, Bill the Cat, and all their friends more than ever before. Well, what was true then is even more true now! The residents of Bloom County are back to put their trademark tragi-comic spin on the horrors of the last year, so lock all your worries in the anxiety closet for a bit. Who knows? When you come back they may be just the tiniest bit funnier.
The blowhard-skewering saga continues, with all-new, never-before-printed strips featuring everyone's favorite penguin and all the other quirky denizens of the magical land called Bloom County--
In 2015, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Berkeley Breathed began producing ALL-NEW Bloom County strips. He released the new Bloom County strips exclusively through his Facebook page. This title presents these cartoons that features characters: Opus, Milo, Bill the Cat, Steve Dallas, Cutter John, and more.
It’s Berkeley Breathed’s final spin around the dance floor with his most quirky and endearing character—Opus. The Pleasant penguin has long been the moral center of the Berkley-verse, and nowhere is that as abundantly clear as in his own self-named book. Aside from our waddling friend, this book contains numerous characters readers will fondly remember from the days of Bloom County. This volume collects the entire run of Berkeley Breathed’s Opus, from first to last, and features an introduction and running commentary from Breathed.
Berkeley Breathed, the mad genius who boggled and bewildered us with "Bloom County", is back! Soon after retiring "Bloom County" - and at the peak of its popularity - Breathed returned with an all-new Sunday-only newspaper "Outland". Debuting just four weeks after the final "Bloom County" was published, and with many of the same cast members, "Outland" continues on in the same traditions set forth by its forebears - ranging from delightful whimsy to raging satire! This volume contains every "Outland" strip published, some never-before-collected in book form, and nearly all have been scanned from the original art, provided by Breathed from his personal archives. It includes more than 280 Sunday pages, all in fully remastered color, from September 3, 1989 through March 26, 1995.
The first volume in a series that will publish the entire run of the acclaimed 1980s Bloom County comic strip includes the first appearances of many popular characters.
A twenty-fifth anniversary compendium of comics featuring the lovable, maladjusted penguin and his companions Bill the Cat, Steve Dallas, and Portnoy follows their shared adventures.