Jules Feiffer is an acclaimed creator whose distinctive illustrations and narratives delve into the complexities of human emotion. His work often navigates a space between humor and unease, drawing directly from his childhood perceptions of a world filled with fear and uncertainty, particularly concerning parental figures. Feiffer's artistic approach captures the raw, often unsettling, emotional material that fuels his creative output, resulting in a style that is both instantly recognizable and profoundly impactful.
The story features a family embarking on a whimsical adventure to locate their mother and rescue another dimension. Jules Feiffer's signature cartoon style enhances the fantastical elements, creating a zany narrative that blends humor and imagination. The quest not only highlights the importance of family but also immerses readers in a vibrant, otherworldly experience.
The book has garnered recognition as an Amazon Best Book of 2020, highlighting its popularity and critical acclaim. It features engaging themes and compelling characters that resonate with readers, offering a unique narrative that stands out in contemporary literature. The story promises to deliver an impactful experience, blending thought-provoking elements with an entertaining plot, making it a must-read for those seeking quality literature this year.
A collection of legendary absurdist comic strips about life in 1970s New York City, now available in print for the first time in over thirty years. Every week, from 1978 to 1980, The Village Voice brought a new installment of Mark Alan Stamaty's uproarious, endlessly inventive strip MacDoodle St. Centering more or less on Malcolm Frazzle, a blocked poet struggling to complete his latest lyric for Dishwasher Monthly, Stamaty's creation encompassed a dizzying array of characters, stories, jokes, and digressions. One week might feature the ongoing battle between irate businessmen and bearded beatniks for control of a Greenwich Village coffee shop, the next might reveal a dastardly plot involving a genetically engineered dishwashing monkey, or the frustrated dreams of an irascible, over-caffeinated painter, or the mysterious visions of a duffle-coated soothsayer on the bus. Not to mention the variable moods and longings of the comic strip itself.... And somehow, in the end, it all fits together. MacDoodle St. is more than just a hilarious weekly strip; it is a great comic novel, a thrilling, surprising, unexpectedly moving ode to art, life, and New York City. This new edition features a brand-new, twenty-page autobiographical comic by Stamaty explaining what happened next and why MacDoodle St. never returned, in a unique, funny, and poignant look at the struggles and joys of being an artist.
Never has the incomparable Jules Feiffer been more eerily prophetic than in this stunning finale to his best-selling Kill My Mother trilogy.
The prequel to The New York Times bestseller Kill My Mother, an epic saga of American noir fiction.
When three daunting dolls intersect with one hapless heroine and a hard-boiled private eye, deception, betrayal and murder stalk every mean street.
Rupert has a big secret: when his owner, Mandy, is asleep, he dances the night away. Thinking she can perfect his skills, she tries to give him dancing lessons - but Rupert is horrified. Sulking, he refuses to dance, until Mandy comes up with the perfect plan to get his toes tapping again...
This limited edition features only 150 copies, showcasing a luxurious full cloth binding and slipcase. Each copy includes a signed and numbered art print, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts.
When three daunting dolls intersect with one hapless heroine and a hard-boiled private eye, deception, betrayal and murder stalk every mean street.