Enormously FoxTrot

by Amend, Bill

• ISBN13: 9780836217599
• ISBN10: 0836217594
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-09-01
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Summary

"Has there ever been a comic strip quite likeFoxTrot? That is, a genuine, family-comedy strip?...Well, then, enjoy Amend's unfailingly delightful takes on the abrasions of family life." --ALA BooklistAnyone who's ever experienced the turmoils of family life will relish thisFoxTrottreasury,Enormously FoxTrot. A wild and witty compendium comprising the best-selling collectionsBury My Heart at Fun-Fun MountainandSay Hello to Cactus Flats, this colorful saga of the Fox family will inspire laughs and instant recognition.From the endurance test of together-time vacations to the always chaotic goings-on at work, home, and school, the Fox family exhibits the day-to-day lunacy that comes with family life--a life that includes the trials of dad Roger's computer ineptitude and mom Andy's culinary adventures. The Fox siblings--Peter, Paige, and Jason-display a recognizable, albeit quirky, look into the real world of growing up.Cartoonist Bill Amend, who was referred to by theLos Angeles Timesas "one of the nation's best young cartoonists," bolsters this realistic portrayal by keeping his characters in the real world of Nintendo and Barney, Super Bowls and tofu casseroles, overdue book reports and overly painful trips to the mall. The personalities and humor ofFoxTrotare timeless. We all know these people.FoxTrotreveals the humorous side of family trials and tribulations like no other comic strip in America. WithEnormously FoxTrot, readers will be able to enjoy the engaging Fox family more than ever!

Author Biography

Bill Amend was named Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society in 2007. He creates FoxTrot cartoons for Sunday newspapers and maintains an online presence at foxtrot.com. He lives in the Midwest, with his wife and two children.