The Simpsons Family History - by Matt Groening (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 304Genre: Performing ArtsSub-Genre: TelevisionFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Harry N. AbramsAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Matt GroeningLanguage: English Book Synopsis So you think you know the Simpsons? Well, think again! The Simpsons Family History unravels 25 years of Simpsons facts and fun and presents them in a never-before-seen chronological format. Travel through time with Matt Groening as he pulls back the curtain and reveals the events that turned this average family into a pop-culture phenomenon. Discover the hopes and dreams of a young Homer and uncover the sensitive and driven girl Marge was before she married him. Marvel at the hidden moments you never knew you missed, as all the pieces of Simpsons history fall into place. Chock full of art taken directly from the source, this massive tome is a must for Simpsons fans and the perfect way to celebrate The Simpsons' 25th anniversary. Review Quotes "This anniversary tome is a great salute to America's favorite animated family."-- "Animation Magazine" About the Author Matt Groening is the creator and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning series The Simpsons and Futurama. He is also the creator of the syndicated cartoon strip Life in Hell and founder/publisher of Bongo Comics.
The Simpsons and Philosophy - (Popular Culture & Philosophy) by William Irwin & Mark T Conard & Aeon J Skoble (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 303Genre: PhilosophySub-Genre: History & SurveysSeries Title: Popular Culture & PhilosophyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Open CourtAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: William Irwin & Mark T Conard & Aeon J SkobleLanguage: English About the Book A group of philosophers examines "The Simpsons"--beyond the jokes, the crudeness, and the attacks on society--as a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. They begin with an examination of the Simpson family, examine the ethics and themes of the show, and conclude with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Sartre, and other thinkers. Book Synopsis This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons TV s favorite animated family. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. The writers begin with an examination of the characters. Does Homer actually display Aristotle s virtues of character? In what way does Bart exemplify American pragmatism? The book also examines the ethics and themes of the show, and concludes with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and other thinkers."
The Psychology of the Simpsons - by Alan S Brown & Chris Logan (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 240Genre: Performing ArtsSub-Genre: TelevisionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Smart PopAge Range: AdultBook theme: History & CriticismAuthor: Alan S Brown & Chris LoganLanguage: English About the Book Psychologists turn their attention to "The Simpsons*," one of America's most popular and beloved shows, in these essays that explore the functions and dysfunctions of the show's characters. Book Synopsis Psychologists turn their attention to The Simpsons, one of America's most popular and beloved shows, in these essays that explore the function and dysfunctions of the show's characters. Designed to appeal to both fans of the show and students of psychology, this unique blend of science and pop culture consists of essays by professional psychologists drawn from schools and clinical practices across the country. Each essay is designed to be accessible, thoughtful, and entertaining, while providing the reader with insights into both The Simpsons and the latest in psychological thought. Every major area of psychology is covered, from clinical psychology and cognition to abnormal and evolutionary psychology, while fresh views on eclectic show topics such as gambling addiction, Pavlovian conditioning, family therapy, and lobotomies are explored.
The Simpsons - by Matt Groening (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 256Genre: Performing ArtsSub-Genre: TelevisionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper DesignAge Range: AdultBook theme: Guides & ReviewsAuthor: Matt GroeningLanguage: English About the Book Bursting at the seams with history, tidbits, and cold, hard facts on every episode ever produced, this companion to the Emmy Award-winning series commemorate ten years of the hilarious wit that has made Simpsons mania a worldwide epidemic. Color illustrations. Book Synopsis It's hard to believe that the Simpsons have been around for more than a decade. Today, The Simpsons is the longest-running animated series of all time (dethroning The Flintstones in February 1997), and an intrinsic part of pop culture. The Simpsons Complete Guide to your Favourite Show is a celebration of this family's phenomenal decade. Arranged by season, the book covers each episode of the television show, with the special episodes (the annual Halloween show, Who Shot Mr. Burns? and Krusty Gets Kancelled) receiving eyeball-busting two-page spreads. In addition, special sidebars are sprinkled throughout, showing: Simpsons firstsBart's chalkboard linesTop HomerismsAn Itchy & Scratchy filmographyA Springfield timelineThings the audience may have missed Highlighting the best of every show, The Simpsons is the ultimate celebration of the cartoon family that has kept the world in stitches. It is the ultimate must-have for all Simpsons aficionados.
The Simpsons Game - - Playstation 2
Model Compatibility: PlayStation 2ESRB Content Description: Suggestive themesElectronics Condition: NewVideo Game Genre: AdventureDeveloper: Electronic ArtsESRB Age Rating: T - TeenSoftware Format: Physical & bull; Action-comedy with hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by TV show's Emmy Award-winning writers & bull; Full cast of voice actors from the TV show and movie lend to the ultimate authenticity and realism of the game & bull; Play as all members of your favorite dysfunctional TV family as you battle to save them from video-game purgatory & bull; Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos & bull; Journey through all of Springfield, vanquish an array of villains, and fight through parodies of multiple popular gamesThe Simpsons Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV shows Emmy Award-winning writers. In this action-comedy, the full cast of voice actors from the TV show and movie reprise their roles to lend the ultimate in authenticity and realism to the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.
