MBR: The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf

Subject:	MBR: The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Date:	Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:02:59 -0800

The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf

Guardians of Being
Patrick McDonnell and Eckhart Tolle
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
9781577316718, $18.00 www.newworldlibrary.com

GUARDIANS OF BEING could also have been featured in our 'new age' area
but deserves ongoing recommendation as an appealing blend of Eckhart's
teachings and Patrick McDonnell's cartoons. It discusses finding inner
peace by living in the now, changing consciousness, and loving
animals: chapters focused on this love use spiritual teachings to
reinforce concepts in a pick for new age and graphic novel collections
alike.

Marvel Comics in the 1960s
Pierre Comtois, author
Jack Kirby & Steve Ditko, illustrators
TwoMorrows
10407 Bedfordtown Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614
9781605490168, $27.95 www.twomorrows.com

Marvel Comics in the 1960s: An Issue by Issue Field Guide to the Pop
Culture Phenomenon presents a step-by-step look at how a company
emerged as one of the leaders of the industry, providing original
contributions to an era when pop culture dominated America. From the
company's first beginnings to its colorful editors and artists, this
packs in a wealth of fine images and facts.

The Complete Peanuts 1973-1974
Charles M. Schulz
Fantagraphics Books
7563 Lake City Way, Seattle, WA 98115
9781606992869, $28.99 www.fantagraphics.com

THE COMPLETE PEANUTS 1973-74 offers a fine collection of comics from
1973-74. The black and white strips form both dailies and Sunday
sections are introduced by Billie Jean King and provide Peanuts
masterpieces in a 'must' for any serious comprehensive Schulz
library's collection.

Tundra
Chad Carpenter
Andrews McMeel Publishing
118 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
0740785435, $16.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com

Chad Carpenter's TUNDRA comes from an award-winning cartoonist who
shares his quirky look at nature ala Gary Larson. From talking snowmen
to bears who love to startle the food before they eat it, this is a
lovely collection especially commended for its large-print strips all
in fine full color, appealing to newcomers as well as Tundra fans and
recommended for any comic or cartoon collection in any general lending
library.

Andrews McMeel Publishing
118 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
www.andrewsmcmeel.com

Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman's LUST AND OTHER USES FOR SPARE HORMONES
(0740785443, $12.99) offers a fine collection of comic strips from the
Zits library, pairing black and white with color surveys of a teen's
evolving relationships with parents and peers alike. Any parent who
has a teen will recognize many of the ironies in Zits, a powerfully
funny collection. Business cubicle workers will readily recognize
themselves in Scott Adams' Dilbert series and the latest new
collection, 14 YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE IN A FABRIC-COVERED BOX
(0740773658, $12.99) provides a wonderful collection of Dilbert
ironies. Having the cartoons completely in color is a fine plus, too!
A collection of Rose is Rose comics created by Pat Brady and Don
Wimmer is PEEKABOO PLANET (0740785451, $12.99), offering fun cartoons
about Rose's relationships and life. Again: color makes these winning
collections - and highly recommended for any general lending library.

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