McGruder, Aaron
The Boondocks: Because I Know You Don't Read the Newspaper
- ISBN 13:
- 9780740706097
- author:
- McGruder, Aaron
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 212mm X 232mm
- Genre:
- Humor
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Boondocks Because I Know You Don't Read the Newspaper is a groundbreaking comic strip that has taken the syndication world by storm. Launched in April 1999, it has achieved a remarkable launch, surpassing other popular strips like Calvin and Hobbes and For Better or For Worse. The strip's early papers were featured in major publications such as the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and Dallas Morning News, earning its creator, Aaron McGruder, a spot in publications like Time magazine and People magazine. The first collection of the strip brings together material from its record-breaking first year, offering a unique blend of hip-hop sensibilities, Japanese anime-style drawings, and candid discussions of race. The result is a humorous and revealing strip that combines superb art with envelope-pushing content, making it one of the most distinctive strips in syndication today. This collection provides a fascinating insight into the experiences of two young African-American boys, Huey and Riley, who move from inner-city Chicago to the suburbs, exploring themes that are both funny and thought-provoking.
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