Best Selling Books by Matt Groening

Having given readers the last word (and laugh) on work and love, Matt Groening turns to that most hellish subject of all: childhood. Black-and-white cartoons throughout.

It''s the 10th Anniversary Edition of Love Is Hell! A book that''s been in the making for a solid decade! This medium-sized guide is now available to the public with extra bonus fun-pages never-before-included in previous volumes of the same name! Slightly less scrawny than the original Love Is Hell, this behemoth-style handbook is jam-packed with all the info YOU need to keep your love-fight burnin''! Frankly written and profusely illustrated by famed cartoonist and merchandising monarch Matt Groening, Love Is Hell is the answer to all your Quandaries de l''Amour, or, as we say in American, Love Quandaries. Inside, you''ll find handy tips on everything from Getting the Love You Deserve to Getting Your Heart Broken into Millions of Tiny Pieces. Plus so very much more. Why, we''ve even included a brand-spankin''-new intro by the author himself, written especially for this incredible 10th Anniversary Edition! And as if that wasn''t enough, because you''ve waited so patiently for this special edition to come out, you get a special gold-colored anniversary seal right on the front cover, just because we care. Here''s hoping you find a love as lasting and meaningful as this paperback.

Take an official cartooning lesson from the demented folks behind The Simpsons, and pick up oodles of insider tips on how to draw cartoons like a pro.

Comic genius. TV legend. Household name. Compulsive gambler. Tax evader. Deadbeat dad. Illiterate. Krusty the Clown is all these things––and more! Look beyond the cream pies and the seltzer bottles and meet the mensch behind the makeup. See what it takes to make the grade as a Krustyco product. Learn how to steal a joke and make it your own. Witness the milestones of Krusty''s storied past. And along the way, dodge the paparazzi, avoid the tabloids, and go through Botox and detox with America''s most beloved and "Krusty"–est clown. Hey, Hey, Kids! It''s another celebrity–authored bestseller, ghostwritten by someone you never heard of. It''s...The Krusty Book. The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Matt Groening, the creator of "The Simpsons," offers an on–going series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man''s role in the universe, and make the world a better place...sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that "The Simpsons" serves up every night of the week all around the world.

The satirical musings of Groening''s The Simpsons will be at the tip of your tongue and a fingertip away with this newest volume in the wildly popular, critically-acclaimed series The Simpsons Library of Wisdom.

A peek at Akbar & Jeff''s private lives--are they or aren''t they? (And what''s up with Ernie and Bert?)

Pi carumba! You''ll be livin'' la vida Mensa with ... The Lisa Book. Whether she''s extolling the virtues of vegetarianism and the global village, raising awareness about the world''s moral and social ills, or simply playing with her Malibu Stacy doll and dreaming of ponies, Lisa Simpson is a role model for the 21st century! Discover Lisa''s lifelong ambitions, gather snappy answers to environmentally insensitive questions, uncover "the Truth" by logging onto her Internet blog, and follow along as she solves a real mystery. From the benefits of being Teacher''s Pet to the secret correspondences of Commander–in–chief Lisa''s presidential administration you will explore the inner workings of one of America''s most progressive eight–year–old minds. The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Matt Groening, the creator of "The Simpsons," offers an on–going series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man''s role in the universe, and make the world a better place...sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that The Simpsons serves up every night of the week all around the world.

Bart turns the force into a farce in ''Bart Cops Out''; rules the airwaves in ''K-Bart''; turns prose into amateurs in ''The Book That Ate Springfield''; daydreams in ''The Secret Life of Bart Simpson''; goes off the rails in ''The Great Train Wreck''; and shops til he drops in ''Spree For All''.

Illustrations of different objects and members of the Simpson family introduce numbers from one television set to a million stars.

Features stories and various classic Simpsons characters.

It'' s another sidesplitting series of adventures as America'' s most popular cartoon family returns to the big colorful comic pages in this latest addition to the bestselling Simpsons anthologies. In "Simpsons Comics Strike Back," Groening fans are treated to another laugh-fest as they catch up on the latest antics of this irrepressibly irreverent family. First, it'' s a yuck-filled yarn of yore when Grampa Simpson reminisces about the good old days of the Depression. Then Patty and Selma take to the air as flight attendants, and the friendly skies will never be the same. Next, the network wars have come to town, and the big boys are running scared from the BBC -- the Bart Broadcasting Channel. Then last, but certainly not least, it'' s an epic brawl as the Presidential Fitness Program dispatches McBain to Springfield to whip the cholesterol-clogged town into shape. Between him and success, however, is hungry Homer Simpson. When the TV show just isn'' t enough, fans turn to the comic books to satiate their Simpsons addiction. A veritable bonanza of the characteristic wit that made the series an international hit, this anthology will be a treasured gift for all fans of Bart, Lisa, Maggie, Homer and Marge.

A Halloween collection of things that go bump in the night -- namely the inimitable Bart Simpson. Prepare to be scared, very scared -- and very entertained, as Bart provides a little bit of black magic. What is Halloween without The Simpsons annual special, and what is the annual special without Bart Simpson''s Treehouse of Horror? This long-awaited follow-up to the bestselling Bart Simpson''s Guide to Life continues the impressive roll call of HarperCollins''s Simpsons publications. Marvel as Lisa combines human DNA from Homer''s toenail clippings with a Venus flytrap to create a giant donut-eating plant in ''Little Shop of Homers''. And in another spooktacular story, gasp in horror as a sleazy old enemy gets a slimy new look in a tale of murder, mayhem and mucus that Bart calls ''Sideshow Blob''. Also see Lisa possessed by musical evil spirits in ''The Exorsister''. And just when you thought the terror was over, you''ll chew your nails to the quick as Springfield succumbs to the ''Immigration of the Body Snatchers''. Prepare to cringe in fear at the maniacal monstrosity of Matt Groening''s genius.

Everything you''ve ever wanted to know about The Simpsons and were afraid to ask is revealed as the Simpson family dusts off their private scrapbook and allows a small gift facsimile edition to be published at last...In full colour throughout, the gory details of Springfield''s most famous family are revealed in The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album. Omitting nothing and with no punches pulled, you won''t know whether to laugh or cry. And you''ll discover page after page of brilliant revelations and excellent fun. Armchair anthropologists, deviant psychologists and students of Ancient Simpson History will gape in awe at Bart as a Baby, Marge as a pre-teen, Homer with hair and Grampa with teeth. Styled to look just like a photo scrapbook, this classic Simpsons title is stuffed full of visual gags and witty wordplay. Whether a new young visitor to the world of the Simpsons or a grizzled veteran of the full 16 years of the TV series, there''s plenty in here to appeal to fans of all ages.

A history of the famous cartoon family unravels twenty-five years of Simpsons facts and fun from the TV show and presents them in a chronological format.

In this new compilation, the Simpsons travel to the land of Krustonia, Homer Simpson vies for the Springfield wrestling championship, Mr. Burns clones a plant full of Smitherses, and Homer contracts amnesia and thinks he is Radioactive Man.

What is Halloween without the Simpsons annual special? This is a collection of things that go bump in the night - namely the inimitable Bart Simpson. GRAPHIC NOVEL.

Get ready every Futurama and Matt Groening fan, here comes Futurama–o–rama, the very FIRST comic compilation based on the Emmy–nominated television show Futurama. It''s a long way from making a pizza delivery on New Year''s Eve to the bustling cityscape of New York in the 31st century, but for Phillip J. Fry it only took one little cryogenically frozen nap. Waking up in a future imagined by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening, Fry finds a job at an interplanetary messenger service and falls in with Leela, a sexy one–eyed space orphan, and Bender, an alcoholic misanthropic robot programmed to bend things. Blast off with this all–new Futurama comics collection, and leap feet first into a fun–filled future!

Whether you''re lying around outside on a lazy summer day or shut inside in any season because of the rain, you''ll love the endlessly diverting mazes, mind-expanding mystical tricks, time-wasting treasure hunts, stupefying rain twisters and tomfoolery, zany zoetropes and feckless flipbooks, and pointless yet unforgettable trivia that fill the problematic and puzzling pages of The Simpsons Untra-Jumbo Rain-or-Shine Fun Book.

By the creator of The Simpsons, this book introduces the characters Binky, Sheba, Bongo, Akbar and Jeff. Their ups and downs and domestic disputes convey the absurdities of modern life.

First published as two two-part, comic book mini-series, these hard-to-find comics are collected together for the first time in a hardcover collection, encased in a die-cut slipcase, and packaged with a reprint of the Eisner Award-winning issue of "Simpsons Comics."

Look what you get in this cromulent compendium! Comprehensive episode synopses for 20 seasons of Simpsons, including 128 new gut-busting episodes never before covered! Stuff you may have missed! More screen shots than ever before! Over four hundred character profiles! Every chalkboard phrase Bart has ever written! Nifty new art throughout! Quotes and quips from all your favorite characters! Two or more jam-packed pages devoted to every episode! As well as: Every couch gag A complete filmography of "Itchy & Scratchy" Every "D''oh" or "Mmm..." Homer has ever uttered Every song ever sung by the citizens of Springfield Every marquee message from the First Church of Springfield A tribute to star of stage, screen, infomercials, and filmstrips, Troy McClure The largest collection of Krusty the Clown merchandise outside of Bart''s bedroom A complete list of celebrity guest stars And much, much more... Packaged in the ultimate wraparound slipcase and weighing in at a hefty 8.8 pounds, Simpsons World The Ultimate Episode Guide (Seasons 1-20) is meant for reading, not throwing!

Ride the highway to hell with Matt Groening in this collection of comic strip originals from the genius behind the Simpsons.

America''s favorite "nuclear" family returns in this latest "Simpsons" comics compilation, wherein Marge does battle with airwave sleaze, Bart steps in as an emergency bus driver, and Homer takes on his worst enemy--his brain. Full color.

"Catch a wave of good humor and hang ten with the Simpsons in their newest, gnarliest comic collection Simpsons Comics Beach Blanket Bongo. Homer, Lenny and Carl think they will be living the sweet life when they all opt for Mr. Burns'' early retirement plan, but their former boss'' tropical island retirement community turns out to be for the birds ... literally! Bart meets a reclusive B-movie director who announces that his collection of horror, science fiction, and Radioactive Man memorabilia is up for grabs, and every geek, nerd, and dweeb in town sets out on a quest to get their sweaty little hands on it. Krusty the Clown becomes Springfield''s newest doctor, and its not long before he has the town in stitches while delivering big laughs. Principal Skinner takes you into the inner sanctum of Springfield Elementary to reveal untold tales of the Permanent Record File! Bart''s arch nemesis, a now surgically altered Sideshow Bob, is released from prison, and Bart must figure out which newly arrived citizen is really Bob in disguise. Then, not to be outdone Sideshow Bob''s brother Cecil arrives on the scene with revenge on his mind and a grudge against ... Lisa Simpson. So sit down by the seashore and slather on the right amount of SPF* to prevent you from being over done by the fun."--Amazon website.

A hilarious how-to guide on being human by everyone’s favorite Bending Unit, Bender B. Rodriguez. HEY MEATBAG! Are you a human or do you just want to be one? Do you think you’re good at being human? Well, you’re WRONG, pal! Get right with the info in Bender’s Guide to Life: By me, Bender!, and you too can be almost human! Here’s all the nitty-gritty detail on how to eat, drink, and be merry, in home life, work life, or any other kind of life that you might have. From office pranks to how NOT to “Kill all humans!,” Bender’s Guide to Life features original art and questionable advice for the ages from all your Futurama favorites including Fry, Leela, Amy, and yes, Bender himself. And even some from no one’s favorite, Dr. John Zoidberg. “A truly delightful book loaded with useful information.” —Me, Bender “So smart, so helpful, essential reading for all humans.” —Also me, Bender “Best book I’ve ever read. You’re a dummy if you disagree.” —Bender B. Rodriguez, Robot “He’ll steal your heart . . . and your wallet.” —Professor Farnsworth or somebody

The cryptkeeper of comedy, Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, presents his newest collection of hell-arious Hallowe''en humour.

Painstakingly assembled and rigorously organized by that master of clutter, Matt Groening, this is not another mini-jumbo, hard-to-read, abbreviated compendium in that seemingly endless series of discourses on hell but a gargantuan historical extravaganza of ten years'' worth of the everpopular "Life in Hell "RM" " cartoon strip, which still mysteriously appears weekly in several hundred newspapers tricoastally. Read the whole story of "Life in Hell "RM" ," from early prehistory to late last night. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Groening''s three bestselling titles are now available in their own specially designed box. Cartoons throughout.