Michael Ian Black is known for his sharp wit and observational humor, often exploring the absurdities of modern life through comedy. His work spans various media, including television, film, and stand-up, consistently delivering insightful and hilarious commentary. Black's writing frequently delves into relatable everyday experiences, offering a fresh and often unexpected perspective that resonates with a broad audience. His distinctive voice makes him a standout figure in contemporary comedy.
Written in response to rising gun violence and building off of his New York Times op-ed “The Boys Are Not All Right,†Michael Ian Black's A Better Man is a poignant look at manhood. Written in the form of a heartfelt letter to his teenage son before he leaves for college, Black offers a radical plea for rethinking masculinity and teaching young men to give and receive love.
When Potato hurt Flamingo's feelings a friend helps him realize the power of an apology.
A girl, a flamingo, and a worried potato star in the bestselling author Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi's book about feelings-and why they're good, even when they feel bad.
A girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo star in this charming sequel to I’m Bored by New York Times bestselling author and comedian Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Everyone feels sad sometimes—even flamingos. Sigh. When Flamingo announces he’s feeling down, the little girl and Potato try to cheer him up, but nothing seems to work. Not even dirt! (Which usually works for Potato.) Flamingo learns that he will not always feel this way. And his friends learn that sometimes being a friend means you don’t have to cheer someone up. You just have to stick by your pal no matter how they feel. Even if they’re a potato.
A frank and funny memoir from bestselling author and alt-comedy legend Michael Ian Black, about confronting his genetic legacy as he hits his 40s.
"A humorous satirical field guide for identifying and defeating a Trump when discovered in the wilds of a presidential election"--
Mel the rooster seeks excitement by inventing a new sound, the cock-a-doodle-doo-bop, to replace his monotonous crow. However, his creative endeavor is met with mixed reactions from the other barnyard animals, leading to a clash between tradition and innovation. This story explores themes of individuality, creativity, and the impact of change within a community.
A bored girl encounters a potato who believes children are uninteresting. Determined to change his mind, she showcases the fun and creativity that kids can offer, engaging in activities like cartwheeling and imaginative play. The story is presented in vibrant full color, highlighting the whimsical adventures that unfold as she attempts to prove the potato wrong.
Following his first book of hilarious essays in "My Custom Van," Black expands his commentary to the subject that has made him one of the most-followed celebrities on Twitter: his irreverent take on the joys of suburban family life.
The monkey narrator in this humorous picture book gaurantees that he can READ YOUR MIND. What begins as a simple request to imagine the most spectacular thing in history turns into the story of a roller-skating, bubble-blowing purple kangaroo searching for his dear friend Ernesto on the moon. So by the time you finish this book, there's no chance you will be thinking of anything BUT the purple kangaroo.