The Simpsons Family History

The Simpsons Family History
Author: Matt Groening
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-23
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781419713996

A history of the famous cartoon family unravels twenty-five years of Simpsons facts and fun from the TV show and presents them in a chronological format.

The Simpsons

The Simpsons
Author: Moritz Fink
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2019-06-19
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1538116170

This book looks at The Simpsons place in the pop culture firmament, from inspirations like Mad magazine to its critical role in the renaissance of animated television. The author recounts the birth of the show, discusses its remarkable merchandising success, and examines the show’s popularity as the longest running episodic program in TV history.

The Simpsons Secret

The Simpsons Secret
Author: Lydia Poulteney
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1642506885

Have You Ever Wondered How “The Simpsons” Predict the Future? “Did The Simpsons really, truly predict anything? I predict you’ll have to purchase this book to get the true story.” ―Bill Oakley, Simpsons writer and producer #1 New Release in Animated Movies, Comedy Movies, and Comedy Television Then, The Simpsons Secret is the book for you. Delve into some of the biggest predictions that came true on the show, and just how the Simpsons predict the future. Simpson predictions from three-eyed fish to presidential elections. "The Simpsons" has been predicting major events with scary accuracy for over three decades. From Donald Trump's presidency to Disney buying 20th Century Fox (...years before it happened!). People just can't seem to get enough and are eager to know what they are going to predict next. This book goes behind the scenes of this adored cartoon series, and the family we’ve grown to love. Between Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and the rest of the Simpsons family, the show has stolen our hearts, and also left us amazed at how often the Simpsons predict the future! So how do they do it? Is it a crystal ball? A fountain of knowledge? Have the writers gained the ability to travel through time? As shocking as it may seem, the answer is actually a little simpler than that. The cartoon crew is not in a secret society that can see the future, nor have they mastered the art of time travel. In The Simpsons Secret, learn more about: How The Simpsons are able to predict so many major events How the show writers and producers come up with these ideas And so much more about your favorite old-school cartoon family If you enjoyed books like Springfield Confidential, The Simpsons Family History, Friends Forever, or The Office, you’ll love The Simpsons Secret.

The Simpsons Forever!

The Simpsons Forever!
Author: Matt Groening
Publisher: Harper Design
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1999-11-03
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780060987633

Picking up where The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to our Favorite Family left off, The Simpsons Forever! brings all the history, tidbits, and cold hard facts on every episode from the past two years, and much, much more. Fans will find the highlights of all the shows from seasons nine and ten, plus eyeball–busting two–page spreads for special episodes (like the annual Halloween show). Heavily packed into these pages are updated favourites like Best Homerisms, Famous Chalkboard Sayings, All–New Simpsons Singalong Lyrics, Couch Gags, and classic screen images. And, yes – it's all cross–referenced! The ultimate celebration of America's Favorite – and longest running – cartoon family, The Simpsons Forever! is a must!

The Simpsons Xmas Book

The Simpsons Xmas Book
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1990
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780060965815

When Homer receives no Christmas bonus from the nuclear power plant where he works, he moonlights as a shopping mall Santa to buy gifts for his family.

The Bart Book

The Bart Book
Author: Matt Groening
Publisher: HarperCollins Entertainment
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
ISBN: 9780007191697

The human condition, the meaning of life, the nature of the universe -- it's all here in the musings of one of recent history's greatest philosophers ... Bart Simpson!

Simpson Mania

Simpson Mania
Author: Steve Dale
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1990
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780831778088

A brief look at the Simpsons, the latest craze in television viewing. Find out how the show developed and how it's produced, the similarities with other shows from the past, and brief summaries of many of the episodes.

The Homer Book

The Homer Book
Author: Matt Groening
Publisher: Harper Design
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2005-10-18
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780061116612

The Homer Book is now being released in hardback, as part of the ongoing series: The Simpsons Library of Wisdom. Homer Simpson is a man's man, an 'Average Joe', a loving father and husband, and a devoted beer drinker. But do you know the 'real' Homer? Find out what's on Homer's mind, discover the mysteries of Homer's fridge, hang out in Homer's haunts; meet his friends and enemies; and spend a typical day with the lovable lout who will lift you out of your D'oh–ldrums. In The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Matt Groening, the creator of 'The Simpsons', offers an ongoing series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man's role in the universe and make the world a better place ... sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that 'The Simpsons' serves up every night of the week all around the world.

Chief Wiggum's Book of Crime and Punishment

Chief Wiggum's Book of Crime and Punishment
Author: Matt Groening
Publisher: Harper Design
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-10-05
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780061787430

Chief Clancy Wiggum might very well be the dimmest and most incompetent civic leader in Springfield, but as long as he has a gun and badge, most citizens exercise their right to remain silent. After many a late-night stakeout and thousands of early morning donuts, this top cop offers up his procedural wisdom on what it takes to wear the shield, how to keep on the right side of the law, and the real cost of quick and speedy justice. On Wiggum's watch you'll check out the seized property auction catalog, learn the secret language of police codes, find out how to avoid a speeding ticket, line up with Springfield's usual suspects, and get the skinny on Springfield's most wanted criminal...El Barto.

The Lisa Book

The Lisa Book
Author: Matt Groening
Publisher: Harper Design
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2006-09-19
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780060748234

Pi carumba! You'll be livin' la vida Mensa with ... The Lisa Book. Whether she's extolling the virtues of vegetarianism and the global village, raising awareness about the world's moral and social ills, or simply playing with her Malibu Stacy doll and dreaming of ponies, Lisa Simpson is a role model for the 21st century! Discover Lisa's lifelong ambitions, gather snappy answers to environmentally insensitive questions, uncover "the Truth" by logging onto her Internet blog, and follow along as she solves a real mystery. From the benefits of being Teacher's Pet to the secret correspondences of Commander–in–chief Lisa's presidential administration you will explore the inner workings of one of America's most progressive eight–year–old minds. The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Matt Groening, the creator of "The Simpsons," offers an on–going series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man's role in the universe, and make the world a better place...sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that The Simpsons serves up every night of the week all around the world.