The Crass Menagerie: A Pearls Before Swine Treasury

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Named Best Comic Strip of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society in 2004 and 2007, Pearls Before Swine is regarded by fans and critics alike as a thoughtful commentary on humanity's pitiable plight.

Stephan Pastis sketches this nuanced comic strip tale, which features the arrogant, self-centered, and totally hilarious Rat, who leads his four-legged friends through misadventure after misadventure. Joining him for the journey are Pig, the slow but good-hearted conscience of the strip; Goat, the voice of reason that often goes unheard; and Zebra and the eternally inept Crocodiles who pursue him. Together this mindful menagerie mocks the flaws and shortcomings of human nature through Pastis's cynically biting wit. The third Pearls Before Swine treasury, this book combines all the cartoons from Da Brudderhood of Zeeba Zeeba Eata and The Sopratos, along with annotations by Pastis. From courtroom antics to references of other cartoon strips, Pastis's strip is a fresh presence on the comic pages.

What Customers Say About The Crass Menagerie: A Pearls Before Swine Treasury:

Then I buy the collections. I am a huge Pearls Before Swine fan. Then I buy the Treasury. I must be. I read the comics. Does that make any sense. Of course not, but Pearls Before Swine makes me laugh, and so for me, the purchase price is well worth it.

Depends on your sense of humor, either you'll love it or you won't. So funny. Can't really write a review for others. I'd highly suggest you love it though. =P

This book provides two sources of humor. Pearls Before Swine is the best comic today. Stephan Pastis is a genius, and I imagine a lot like Rat. Pastis provides commentary for many of the strips. A wonderful insight.

I've truly enjoyed these books and love the joy they bring when I read them. A great bunch of cartoon friends introduced to you by Pastis, a great mind.

Another outrageously entertaining offering from Stephan Pastis. Where he gets this stuff, we'll never know.