A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection
“I've always looked upon cartooning as comedy’s last frontier. I have
done stand-up, sketches, movies, monologues, awards show introductions,
sound bites, blurbs, talk show appearances, and tweets, but the idea of a
one-panel image with or without a caption mystified me. I felt like,
yeah, sometimes I’m funny, but there are these other weird freaks who
are actually funny. You can understand that I was deeply suspicious of these people who are actually funny.”
So writes the multi-talented comedian Steve Martin in his introduction to A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection. In order to venture into this lauded territory of cartooning, he partnered with the heralded New Yorker
cartoonist Harry Bliss. Steve shared caption and cartoon ideas, Harry
provided impeccable artwork, and together they created this collection
of humorous cartoons and comic strips, with amusing commentary about
their collaboration throughout. The result: this gorgeous, funny,
singular book, perfect to give as a gift or to buy for yourself.
Reviews
"Surreal, silly, satirical and, at times, oddly moving" ―The Washington Post
"A sweetly goofy team effort by the king of slapstick and the lauded cartoonist." ―Vanity Fair
"A witty cartoon collection that’s the result of two different comedic minds."―Parade, "These 10 New Books From the Biggest and Brightest Celebrities Will Be Holiday Must-Reads"
“Light, urbane, and frequently silly,… this refreshing tonic of a collection feels perfect for flipping through on a Sunday after an especially trying crossword puzzle.”--Publishers Weekly
“Bliss’ versatility as an illustrator is showcased, too, making it clearer still that this duo was destined.”--Booklist
“What also makes this project successful is the team’s keen understanding of human behavior as viewed through their unconventional comedic minds. A virtuoso performance and an ode to an undervalued medium created by two talented artists.”--Kirkus
Steve Martin
Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in
entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award®, five Grammy®
awards, an Emmy®, the Mark Twain Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors.
As an author, Martin’s work includes the novel An Object of Beauty, the play Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a collection of comic pieces, Pure Drivel, a bestselling novella, Shopgirl, and his memoir Born Standing Up. Martin’s films include The Jerk, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Roxanne, Parenthood, L.A. Story, Father of the Bride, and Bowfinger.
Harry Bliss
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