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Available
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Montreal Drawn and Quarterly 2009
User reviews
LibraryThing member LarsTheLibrarian
Very funny, I may be the EXACT audience for this collection, as I adore books and classic literature, but don't mind some poking fun of them, and I am familiar with the newspaper comics enough to get those jokes (thank you comics curmudgeon!) Teens would probably find this book awesome, but I
My favorite was the Tales from the Crypt/Wuthering Heights. For a book I hated in high school, and never want to read again, this was a nice refresher, leaving in all the exciting, applesauce-throwing bits while taking out a couple hundred boring pages.
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wonder if they would be familiar with Mary Worth and Tales from the Crypt. The knowledge isn't necessary, but it does add an extra level of fun and funniness.My favorite was the Tales from the Crypt/Wuthering Heights. For a book I hated in high school, and never want to read again, this was a nice refresher, leaving in all the exciting, applesauce-throwing bits while taking out a couple hundred boring pages.
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LibraryThing member 391
So, SO funny! I can't decide whether my favorites were 'Action Camus' or Raskolnikov as Batman. And the best thing? IT ACTUALLY WORKS. The Batman/Crime and Punishment crossover makes so much sense!
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This book manages to parody both classic newspaper cartoons/comics and classic literary works in an amusing and smart way. Everyone from Garfield to Batman gets a classic reworking here from the likes of Shakespeare and the Brontes. The author even took the time to parody ads for toys and get rich
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quick schemes like the ones that used to appear in comics and the letters to editors page. Extremely enjoyable. Show Less
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This book manages to parody both classic newspaper cartoons/comics and classic literary works in an amusing and smart way. Everyone from Garfield to Batman gets a classic reworking here from the likes of Shakespeare and the Brontes. The author even took the time to parody ads for toys and get rich
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quick schemes like the ones that used to appear in comics and the letters to editors page. Extremely enjoyable. Show Less
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This book manages to parody both classic newspaper cartoons/comics and classic literary works in an amusing and smart way. Everyone from Garfield to Batman gets a classic reworking here from the likes of Shakespeare and the Brontes. The author even took the time to parody ads for toys and get rich
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quick schemes like the ones that used to appear in comics and the letters to editors page. Extremely enjoyable. Show Less
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This book manages to parody both classic newspaper cartoons/comics and classic literary works in an amusing and smart way. Everyone from Garfield to Batman gets a classic reworking here from the likes of Shakespeare and the Brontes. The author even took the time to parody ads for toys and get rich
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quick schemes like the ones that used to appear in comics and the letters to editors page. Extremely enjoyable. Show Less
Subjects
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009-08
Physical description
65 p.; 31 cm
ISBN
9781897299845