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My boyfriend chanced upon this book at our local library where we were perusing graphic novels for a lark. Not only is Eden cleverly written but the art work is fantastic! I loved the section at the end with cover pictures and rough sketches.
The characters are endearing, its hard not to fall in love with the adorable antics of duckling Truman, and his best friend, weiner dog, Oscar. Both of the main human leads, Frank the vet, and Brandy, the psychiatrist are also likeable and I found myself rooting for poor Frank to finally get the nerve to ask Brandy out. Their relationship alone is enough to keep me reading!
Overall a very smart, very funny comic strip that I have now bought for myself and am collecting the rest. A must have for any comic fan and a must read since this book starts from the beginning of the strip.

From University^2 to Liberty Meadows, Frank Cho has created a masterpiece. The humor is fresh and laugh out loud funny. The best part about the comics, or in this case, the trade paper back, is that the strips are unedited.

If you want to laugh about something clever this is the book for you. Oh, and the art is great, too.

First of all, this book was supposed to come out in August. Now, the availability is 1 to 2 months? How long till the next book? 1 year?

I gave this 3 stars because:

5 stars: I love Liberty Meadows
1 star: The time for waiting

I first picked this book up thinking it was just another stupid anonymous comic book that I'd glance at and put down immediately, but upon browsing a few of the pages I started chuckling and then laughing out loud, and at one point I laughed so loud that I startled myself because I realized of course that I was in a book store and it was very very quiet except for my LOUD laughing.

A fantastic read, with realistic and believable characters that I suspect are probably taken from either the authors life or his dreams and imagination. I'd recommend to EVERYONE, however some of the jokes are aimed at older at least teenaged people, and some adult themes are weaved throughout.

The main characters are short-but-average-joe, a bunch of super-smart but WIERD animal-like characters, and the tall beauty naned Brandy that pretty much makes the book.

I wouldn't say I'm anxiously waiting for the next Frank Cho book because I have other interests that take up much of my time, but really, I'M WAITING ANXIOUSLY FOR FRANK'S NEXT BOOK! lol

Thanks for reading, I hope this review helps you decide on whether to purchase or not.

Before its voluntary departure from the Washington Post, "Liberty Meadows" had gained a loyal following that brought it back from possible cancellation more than once. Now this kooky strip and its bizarre characters are back in this book, "Liberty Meadows 1: Eden."

Welcome to Liberty Meadows, an animal preserve overseen by timid vet Frank and beautiful animal shrink Brandy. As Frank tries to muster the courage to ask Brandy out, the two of them also have to deal with the nutty animals there: a crazed Cow, Leslie the hypochondriac bullfrog, Ralph the tiny belligerant bear, Truman the water-fearing duck, and Dean the chauvinist pig in rehab.

This loony crew tries to deal with dates (where Brandy's crazed ex tries to kill Frank), the evil catfish Khan, camping trips with psychedelic mushrooms, falls into mine shafts, severed noses, truck-sized ticks, the insane stalker Cow kidnapping a celebrity and -- worst of all -- Dean's trip through the land of Cold Turkey.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a weirder comic strip than Liberty Meadows. Frank Cho combines the realistic drawing style (Frank and Brandy) with more traditional cartoon styles (the animals, and supporting humans like the handyman). Filled with wry pokes at pop culture and political correctness, it's refreshing and amusing in a sea of stale comics.

If you weren't lucky enough to read "Liberty Meadows" during its stint in the papers, check out "Liberty Meadows: Eden." Silly, weird, bizarre, and immensely entertaining, this is definitely worth a read.

Without a doubt Born of the Night is Joseph Vargos most impressive work to date. A longtime fan of his art I feel in love with the visions in his mind, richly detailed in every stone and swirl of fog, one could get lost in his world and never want to leave.

Corvis Nocturnum, author of Embracing the Darkness; Understanding Dark Subcultures

This book has the most stunning artwork - some are hauntingly beautiful, others are down right ghoulish - as you would expect I guess. I would love to be able to make some of the gowns that are featured - they are fabulous!

This calendar was the first I had seen of Joseph Vargo's work and I am hooked. He is amazing.

Being aware of the work of Vargo as musician - Nox Arcana - I felt curious about his production as visual artist. After going through the book - text and pictures - I was left with mixed feelings. Not being an art critic I nevertheless sensed there was a unbalance in his art production. His depictions of the human figure are weaker than his backgrounds and monsters. I know he didn't go to an art school and that's perhaps what's missing in his drawing of the human figure: depth, proportion, reality. Now his monsters are something else. His gargoyles are magnificent,and he masters the drawing and painting of stone as very rarely seen. So the latter seem much more alive than the human figures.
All in all it is a good choice to get introduced to Joseph Vargo artwork.
And it made me willing to wait and see the following publications of the kind.

I have been a fan of Joseph Vargo's work for many years, and have collected quite a bit of his work, including the Gothic Tarot and several editions of Dark Realms. When I heard that Monolith Graphics was releasing and art book, I jumped for joy.

Vargo's work is hard to describe, stunning, romantic, dark, sensual, are just a few words that come close to the images. This book has a collection of well known Vargo images along with never before seen images.

If you love gothic artwork, then this book belongs on your bookshelf!!

My father, brought a copy of this book home in 1974 ... and gave it to me. I was 10 years old. The edition was copyright 1969. Perhaps he gave it to me because of the cartooning (I was into that) or, perhaps he realized it was an essential lesson I would understand.

The most important lessons it taught me were ... (and I hope Mr. Floyd will feel I got it right) 1. you don't bring someone into the group only to isolate them with unique references, prodcedures, patronization, or identification. 2. (And I think Shelby Steele might agree) You do not place someone in a position based on their race ... you place someone based on their skills and commitment to excellence. The minute you place someone on the job for any reason OTHER than an objective assessment of skill, you sentence them to perpetual separation, disdain, disrespect (on a human level) and elimination by their coworkers. 3. We often hold and apply culture stereotypes which, in fact, cannot be applied universally. Each person is unique ... there can be no assumptions as to upbringing, education, political or religious beliefs ... nor should there be exclusion of those unique cultural characteristics of an individual (unless they are inconducive to the workplace).

This book delivers these lessons (and others) with humor, gentle sarcasm ... and a hint of anger and disappointment (which serve to make us realize the consequences of misguided selective policies).

Age 10 is a GREAT age to begin learning these lessons. The copy I STILL HAVE, was $1.95. But, it is essential for anyone - at any age - of ANY race, religion, or cultural uniqueness (which today includes sexual preference).

The bottomline ... this book is STILL relevant TODAY!!! almost 30 years later. I haven't seen the new edition yet ... perhaps the cartoons now show computers on the office desks which weren't there in 1969 ... if not, it really doesn't matter - you won't notice.

Buy this book and share it until the pages begin falling out. And as you move from place to place in life and sell your old books, keep this one always.

America has finally admitted its racism and in some corporate circles, a concerted attempt is being made to address it and reduce it as much as possible. Often racism is the result of ignorance and insensitivity. Integration is a Bitch is right on target in addressing racism with insight and humor! Every CEO or office manager with a culturally diverse staff should read this provocative book!

...as a Black-white collar worker have having willingly and concientiously taken part in America's leading social preoccupation..an experiment called 'Integration'...I am compelled to assess my total experience by saying ...Integration is a Bitch!

This book is suitable to anyone who wishes to learn basic water polo tactics and skills.Although a bit expensive(i live in greece)i think thai it worths the bother!The specific book analyses the game of every aspect,defence,offence,counterattack,six on five,the goalkeeper,the 2m defender,the 2m offender,all the kinds of shooting and faking skills....In my opinion this book must be obsessed by every coach and player that faces water polo with the proper respect and love!Let the experienced coach-author guide you to the water polo secrets....

This book is the benchmark that all other books dealing with the subject of water polo tactics will be based on. It is 350+ pages of indepth analyses of Defence, Counter Attack, and Front Court Offence. It also offers great coaching tips and drills to practice. Each play format includes detailed diagrams and pictures to illustrate everything from the basics to advanced skills. Although this book covers basic skills, it is focused towards knowledgeble players and coaches, yet it is so well-explained that a first-time coach or player should not have any trouble figuring out the various tactical situations or plays. Because this book covers the subject of water polo tactics in such great depth and explains each detail clearly, it truely is the bible of water polo tactics.

Covers all aspects of the game of water polo, from counter attacks to man up defense. A must have for everyone who wants to learn water polo from the expert. Nitzkowski, the head coach of the United States Water Polo team, explains the game in his book that will teach the most advanced polo coach to the beginner.

In this excellent piece of work, Ostaro has shown new ways to be successful in life. Throughout the book, he has been direct in making his point without too much of linguistic jargon. The diagrams used are self explanatory and aid a lot to the reader. Ostaro has very simply been able to explain very complex secrets of leading a successful life. Wow! I loved reading this book.

Self-help books often go out of date. If written three years ago, a certain book or system may not apply to today's faster, tougher life. The more ground you cover in your battle of life, the more you need to adjust by learning dependable, potent, timely techniques for achieving success.

The Art and Craft of Success: 10 Steps is a dignified formula for getting what you want in the twenty-first century. I feel strongly that it may be THE most helpful guide of the moment. It's uniquely informative, has a foundation in astrology, philosophy and psychology--pulled together with logic and experience! Wow! This eye-catching book is balanced with diagrams and written with intelligence and substance. Clearly, it is shaped by the author's own life experiences which he shares with the reader.

Ostaro, the author is a world-renowned hindu astrologer as well as an established public speaker and actor. After reading this book, something as complex as astrology seems to be a tangible source of wisdom, a source which grows more and more useful as time goes on. In conclusion, this book opened up my mind. I say, why not give 10 Steps a try?

Its a great historical record of the Stanley Tool Co. However I was looking for more about the individual product (tool) history and specs.

For the die-hard collector of antique tools, this book tells the behind-the-scenes story of empire building in Early America. Form the simplest manufacturing of a better mouse-trap, the lowly hinge, to a continental grasp of the hardware market. A marvelous journey of belief in the best of the free enterprise system and what rewards await a dedication to quality and perseverance. A classic of entreprenuership in our society.

I thought this was one of the best books I've read recently. I first picked it up because I enjoy woodworking and Stanley tools are something I learned to admire from my dad. As an entrepreneur, I found the story of a small company growing into a world class leader very interesting. The author did a great job of bringing history to life. The pictures from the past were fascinating. This is the kind of book you're proud to have on your bookshelf. I found it very well written and nicely put together. If you're interested in American history, business, or tools, this is a great book to own. I would highly recommend it

Simply put- George Bole has mastered Masters Swimming. This is a must read for all Masters swimmers.

I am a masters swimmer. I bought this book several years ago. However, only recently I realized I needed to improve my swimming times, and I do not have a coach. I have been preparing workouts based on this book, and I am beginning to see my swimming times dropping consistently. The workouts provide an excellent combination of stroke work and kicking drills, and it is very easy to follow. The workouts are very long, and the pool where I work out has schedule limitations. Therefore, I have been creating my own workouts based on this book, and I have been obtaining excellent results. I have been splitting the workouts in two, and when my schedule allows it, I have been using complete workouts. I just dropped 2 seconds in my 200 backstroke, 15 seconds in my 100 fly, and 21 seconds in my 200 IM at the Long course nationals in Ft. Lauderdale.

For anyone, friend or foe, this is the definitive history of the National Rifle Association of America. From its 19th century beginning ("to improve and promote civilian marksmanship"), to its current battle to promote and defend Second Amendment rights, this tome presents a cogent and interesting account of the Association's mission and of its ongoing efforts in the current civil rights arena. A good read and a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any American.

Being a liberal Democrat, I joined the NRA with deep reluctance
over 10 years ago, fearing that I would be surrounded by right
wing zealots and KKK members. Instead, I found that I had
lucked into membership in one of the country's finest
organizations. This book provides fodder for anyone curious
about those reasons.

The NRA was formed after the Civil War by those who understood
that our heritage as a nation of rifle experts had declined
substantially. Personal weapons are a soldier's life insurance
and the NRA has done much in the World Wars and after to ensure
that our soldiers have the best chance possible to stay alive
through combat and come home safely.

Shooting is stereotypically a male sport, yet it is also one
in which women can compete with men with complete equality. In
fact, this book revealed that women have been competing with men
successfully at shooting sports since 1906! Since I collect
old NRA magazines, I have always been struck by the equality
with which male and female competitors have been presented in
issues I have seen back into the 1930s and 40s.

I happen to also know that the NRA accepted an NAACP chapter as
an affiliate in the FIFTIES, when chapter members were
threatened by a police force riddled with KKK members. This
vision of equality is shared by the unfairly maligned Charlton
Heston, who was an active civil rights fighter.

The NRA and its educational programs are largely responsible
for the steep drop in fatal gun accidents between 1970 and
1990, a FIFTY percent drop from 2400/year to 1200/year.

The NRA has been forced by gun hating politicians and lobbyists
to become a no-compromise lobby for our rights. It is only
sensible that they fight for our rights with the same tenacity
that the ACLU and Planned Parenthood do. Really the ACLU has
sold us out by ignoring gun rights and I feel that the NRA is
identical in value, scope and success to Planned Parenthood.
Both support freedom with responsibility and both have my praise
for this.

While trade unions in the United States continue to weaken as the 21st century opens, a relentless offensive by the employers and the government against wages and working conditions is forcing a small but growing layer of workers--from meat packers across the Midwest, to garment workers in a war production plant in Broward County, FL, to miners in the coal fields of Utah--to relearn why trade unions need to be organized where they don't exist, and defended where they do. These workers are learning how a strike can be fought, how to reach out for solidarity and extend it to others, and how a strike can be won. Through involvement in such struggles, they are becoming interested in ideas about how the entire system of exploitation can be changed. They become open to bolder perspectives.

Fighters like these will be hungry for the lessons presented by revolutionary leaders of three generations of the modern working-class movement found in this new edition of Trade Unions in the Epoch of Imperialist Decay from Pathfinder Press.

The book begins with Karl Marx's 1866 document "Trade Unions: Their Past, Present, and Future." The other major piece is "Trade Unions in the Epoch of Imperialist Decay," one of the last articles written by Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky before he was assassinated in 1940 during his exile in Mexico by orders of Stalin.

Farrell Dobbs, who was a militant leader of the historic 1934 Teamster strikes that built union power in the trucking industry across the Midwest and then became a central leader of the Socialist Workers Party until his death in 1983, contributed valuable prefatory material. Along with this, Pathfinder continues its high standard of including an introduction, notes, photo spreads, glossary, and index to make this material highly accessible to contemporary readers.

Hundreds of thousands of workers across China are on strike today, in Utah unorganized coal miners, mostly immigrants from Mexico and other parts of Latin America, are forcing the coal bosses to recognize new fighting locals of the UMWA, in a body armor factor in Fort Lauderdale near where I live, friends of mine have been involved with fights to join unions. Where I sit and type now, my union job provides me some kind of health care, but I know the bureaucrats who sit on top of it have nothing in common with the fighting workers of China, Utah, or Fort Lauderdale.

This is one of Trotsky's last works, written in Mexico in 1940s, to analyze the position of unions as reformist governments like Cardenas's PRI in Mexico and Roosevelt's New Deal attempted to involve the union bureaucracies and union structures as reformist obstacles to workers struggles for workers rights, against the war drive that led to WWII, and for Mexico's independent from imperialist countries like Britain and the United States.

Trotsky's analysis here is precise, incisive, and scientific, and more useful today that it was in 1940.

The unions must be transformed from organizations that seek only a few priviledges for their members, to fighting units of the fight of all working people. One examples is health care. The incorporation of the union bureaucrats after WWII, led to their dropping the real fight in the US for quality free public health care for all to negotiating contracts for only their members, and now for fewer and fewer union members.

As the unions backed off from being fighting organizations for all of working people, all of the oppressed, they have become easier for the capitalists to pick off, and weaken, fewer and fewer workers now have unions, and the hold of the self serving bureaucrats who sit atop the unions trying to live the life style of the bosses seems complete.

Yet, unions were built by and large by fighting workers in struggle, often as a result of broader struggles of farmers and oppressed nationalities. My own union in the Miami Transit system was built as a reflection of the civil rights struggle in this city in the 1960s that mobilized bus drivers and non skilled workers

This is the perspective the growing crisis of war and economic crisis that plagues not only the US but the entire capitalist world holds. Struggles to return the trade unions to the fight of all working people, battles with the union bureaucrats to bring the unions to a political movement to replace the government of the bosses with a government of workers and farmers.

While this book is not always available on Amazon, it is always available from BooksfromPathfinder, an Amazon Z store that you can get to by clicking on New and Used further up this page!

The book is an interesting read: a testament to post world war II entrepreneurship. I hear its a great company to work for too. Head quartered in Willow Grove,PA