New Releases by Matt Groening

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.

America''s best-loved nuclear family is back. As the Simpsons travel to Krustonia, Homer vies for the wrestling championship and Mr. Burns clones a plant full of Smitherses. Full color.

Presents a guide to the popular television series, featuring character portraits, episode summaries, show highlights, and inside jokes

Springfield... Home of the Isotopes, Springfield A&M, and Blinkey, the world''s first three–eyed fish! Birthplace of the Flaming Moe! The site of Krustylu Studios, the awe–inspiring Springfield Gorge, and a world–renowned box factory! O Springfield! What many wonders you offer up for our consumption! Yes, we''ve all heard of Springfield called the country''s "worst city" and "America''s crudbucket." But is it all that bad? Well, maybe yes and maybe no––you be the judge! This handy, indispensable guide shows you where to go, what to do, and what to see in Springfield––and what shots to get before you visit. Along the way, you''ll explore the culture, foods, and beliefs of everyday people and, in essays, photos, and sidebars, peer into the very soul of this dysfunctional, dynamic city! From the smoky majesty of the Springfield Tire Yard the crunchy, oily goddess of The Frying Dutchman seafood restaurant, from the swanky shopping of the South Street Squidport to nut–watching opportunities at the Bloodbath and Beyond Gun Shop, this is the guide for everyone planning a trip to the city that Springfield resident Marge Simpson calls, "a part of us all."

From the bestselling books and calendars to the highly-rated, Emmy Award-winning TV show, The Simpsons have become a media and merchandising phenomenon. Now, in this all-new fun-filled activity book, kids of all ages can find out how to put on their own Backyard Carnival, stage a neighborhood Olympics, and more. Four color throughout.

Matt Groening, animator of the award-winning television series featuring the dysfunctional Simpson family, describes his work. He explains about Homer Simpson''s doughnut-driven anatomy, the connection between Marge''s mile-high hair-do and bowling balls, and how to draw Bart Simpson.

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.

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 compendium of cartoons that explore the details of life in hell as Binky remains the last liberal rabbit on Earth, Bongo refuses to salute the flag, and Akbar and Jeff continue their anxious romance.

The gory details of the Simpson way of life are revealed in this book, omitting nothing and with no punches pulled. Gape in awe at Bart as a baby, Marge as a pre-teen, Homer with hair and Grampa with teeth

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.

Simpsons comics #6. Be-bop-a-Lisa ; The end of El Barto -- Simpsons comics #7. The greatest d''oh! on earth ; Dead to the last drop -- Simpsons comics #8. I shrink, therefore I''m small ; Jungle bungle --Simpsons comics #9. The purple prose of Springfield ; Asleep at the well.

Based on the popular animated series, this comic book contains four new Simpsons adventures not seen on television. The stories in this collection include: A Trip to Simpsons Mountain, Waitresses in the Sky, What''s the Frequency, Simpson? and Get Fatty.

Rainy day blues getting you down? Played all your video games? Documentaries on the TV? Mom threatening to make you vacuum? Just take a leaf from this very cool collection of games, puzzles, jokes, tricks, codes, mazes and other assorted amazing activities brought to you by those lifelong experts in wasting time -- The Simpsons. You can entertain yourself with everyday objects, dazzle your friends with feats of magic, torture your siblings with ingenious pranks and devote some serious time to fooling around. Even if it rains for forty days and forty nights, you still won''t run out of zippy things to make and do with this book around!

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.

Games, art activities, and trivia for children to do and playoutdoors.

The latest collection of "Life in Hell" comic strips features Binky, Sheba, Akbar, Jeff, and Bongo engaging in all of their usual shenanigans. By the author of How to Go to Hell. Original. National ad/promo.

Maggie''s trip to the zoo includes a visit with a dancing chicken, a shark swimming in a tank, and a friendly spider.

Matt Groening''s subversive cartoon style first sneaked up on America in a modest tome that dared to ask, "What is love? And what makes you think you deserve some?" Nearly 1.5 million copies later, Matt makes a return journey along that boulder-strewn road of love in this tear-and-mail cartoon gallery. From the creator of The Simpsons. 32 two-color cartoons.

Illustrations of different objects and members of the Simpson family introduce the letters of the alphabet.

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

46 cartoon selections form authors comic strip.

Need to send a special message to that certain someone? Here are 32 ready-to-mail postcards selected from the four bestselling "Hell" books, featuring America''s favorite rabbits. Two-color cartoons.

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