Most Popular Books by Matt Groening

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."

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.

Salutations from the Simpsons, Man! It''s a whole new gallery of tear-and-mail missives suitable for sending to your postal pen pals, relatively remote relations, bosom buddies abroad, or even your nastiest nemesis. Whether it''s a "Wish You Were Here," a "Thinking of You," or a "Be Back Soon," these pocket-sized postcards from the familiar folks of Springfield, USA, are for anyone and everyone who needs a snicker, a titter, a chuckle, or a guffaw.

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

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

Bart Simpson''s Guide to Life is full of the kind of humour that keeps Simpsons devotees glued to the TV set and hooked on the show. The year 2000 marks the 10th anniversary of the show, one of the wittiest and most satirical of all time.

This is the follow-up to the Simpsons two episode guides: The Complete Guide to our Favourite Family and Simpsons Forever. With the Simpsons drawing massive audiences, on the BBC and Sky, America''s favourite yellow family continue to prove they have captured the hearts of adults and children alike. This book is packed full of information on the superstars of the show, and everything you may have missed while glued to the 11th and 12th seasons'' episodes. Complete with plot synopses, quotes, new characters, and addendums to all the lists from the first two volumes, this new guide offers a funny look at The Simpsons for the most detail-oriented fan, the casual viewer, and everyone in between.

Picking up where The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to our Favorite Family left off, The Simpsons Forever! brings all the history, tidbits, and cold hard facts on every episode from the past two years, and much, much more. Fans will find the highlights of all the shows from seasons nine and ten, plus eyeball–busting two–page spreads for special episodes (like the annual Halloween show). Heavily packed into these pages are updated favourites like Best Homerisms, Famous Chalkboard Sayings, All–New Simpsons Singalong Lyrics, Couch Gags, and classic screen images. And, yes – it''s all cross–referenced! The ultimate celebration of America''s Favorite – and longest running – cartoon family, The Simpsons Forever! is a must!

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.

Comic Book Guy''s Book of Pop Culture is an all–new book from the ongoing series: The Simpsons Library of Wisdom. Allow the portly proprietor of ''The Android''s Dungeon and Baseball Card Shop'' to guide you through the ins and outs, the fast food takeouts, online dates, things he hates, Wonder Woman dreams, internet schemes, chick flicks, Kung Fu kicks, gaming freaks, fan boy geeks, comic books, condescending looks, Tolkien''s Middle Earth, his own middle girth, and every other aspect of pop culture from his own expertly acerbic point of view. Comic Book Guy''s Book of Pop Culture – it''s the worst, we mean . the best book ever! In The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Matt Groening, the creator of ''The Simpsons'', offers an ongoing 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.

Moe Szyslak, pug-ugly purveyor at the local waterin'' hole, has done it all—from takin'' his licks in the boxing ring to performin'' backroom surgery. Get to know the man behind the apron strings, the misunderstood mixologist with the gold-plated heart, as he dispenses advice to drunks like it was Duff on draft, recommends some of his signature (and watered-down) drinks like the Moe-jito, tries out a pick-up line or two, dreams of actually gettin'' a date, dishes a little on his acting career, and counts his blessings (like babysittin'' Maggie Simpson) that make life worth livin'' for at least one more day.

The long-awaited fourth official episode guide - more cover-to-cover full-colour facts, figures and fun from the world''s most popular TV series. This is the follow-up to the best-selling episode guides The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to our Favourite Family, The Simpsons Forever and The Simpsons Beyond Forever. With the Simpsons drawing massive audiences, on Sky and Channel Four, America''s favourite yellow family continue to prove they have captured the hearts of adults and children alike. This guide is packed full of information on the superstars of the show, and everything you may have missed while glued to the most recent seasons'' episodes. Complete with plot synopses, quotes, new characters (including one Tony Blair!), and addenda to all the lists from the first three volumes, this new guide offers an exhaustively funny look at The Simpsons for the most detail-oriented fan, the casual viewer, and everyone in between.

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.

The Homer Book is now being released in hardback, as part of the ongoing series: The Simpsons Library of Wisdom. Homer Simpson is a man''s man, an ''Average Joe'', a loving father and husband, and a devoted beer drinker. But do you know the ''real'' Homer? Find out what''s on Homer''s mind, discover the mysteries of Homer''s fridge, hang out in Homer''s haunts; meet his friends and enemies; and spend a typical day with the lovable lout who will lift you out of your D''oh–ldrums. In The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Matt Groening, the creator of ''The Simpsons'', offers an ongoing 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.

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

Bongo is back! Here are 46 great new cartoons starring America''s favorite one-eared rabbit and his friends, Binky and Sheba. Their hilarious exploits through the juvenile traumas from the cradle to puberty will keep readers roaring with laughter. Black-and-white cartoons.

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.

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.

A cartoonist examines the day-to-day, nine-to-five grind of the office in a series of drawings offering comic advice on how to cope with the slippery rungs of the corporate ladder.

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

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 human condition, the meaning of life, the nature of the universe -- it''s all here in the musings of one of recent history''s greatest philosophers ... Bart Simpson!

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.

Now readers can share Groening''s and Vance''s shocking dream visons--such as "The Last Eligible Man on Earth", "The Incredible Shrinking Apartment", and "The Marriage that Would Not Die"--via the original lobby cards which form the latest volume in this pioneering tear-and-mail library of low moral fiber.

The entire "Life in Hell" crew is back for more laughs in this outrageous sequel to "Love in Hell"--proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that love is still hell. Groening, the creator of "The Simpsons," provides constant laughs and prickly advice for all stages of relationships. 120 illustrations.