Gary Larson

TOM was written as "roman-a-clef," meaning that names, places, and some events have been changed, but not the essence of a real story. It is a personal journey of dashed hopes, brokenness, and disappointment. And, it is the story of unlikely human connection, of faith struggle, the wonder of life, and ultimately, of hope. It is adult fiction. TOM's story is not intended for children and youth. This novella includes vulgar language, violent imagery, and mature, difficult subjects.

For this special Off-The-Wall reissue, we have a real treat for longtime fans. This calendar features 52 weekend cartoons in full color—reminiscent of the Sunday comics in the newspaper—but with an extra burst of vibrancy! The vivid, beautifully painted renderings make the weekend cartoons pop like never before. Alongside them, you’ll find everyone’s favorite daily cartoons in timeless black and white. All are just as delightfully surreal, subversive, and surprising as you remember them. Take a little technicolor time trip and be transported to the most merrily macabre corner of the universe—The Far Side®! Features include: A uniquely hilarious and irreverent The Far Side® black-and-white cartoon on each daily page—because who doesn’t need a daily dose of chickens in the hospital and aliens in suburbia? Weekends (combined Saturday/Sunday pages) get the deluxe treatment: full-color chaos. Entirely plastic-free (as it should be!)—even the amoebas in Larson’s cartoons are eco-conscious. Recyclable chipboard easel backer for convenient desk, tabletop, or spaceship dashboard display. Printed on FSC®-certified paper with soy-based ink. That’s right—trees and beans teamed up for this one. Tear-off pages (feel free to recycle ’em)—ideal for ending the day with a dramatic flourish! Backs of pages are blank—perfect for doodles, grocery lists, ransom letters, secret formulas, passive-aggressive notes for coworkers, you name it. Day, date, and month are displayed on every page—because otherwise, Tuesdays start unionizing. Major holidays and observances included, so you know when to request that all-important PTO.

In 1986, the first The Far Side® Off-The-Wall Calendar was introduced and quickly became the perennial No. 1 bestselling calendar and an annual necessity for millions of fans worldwide. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the debut of the most laughs per square inch ever published, we’re presenting to you a slightly updated edition for 2026 featuring 365 days’ worth of beloved black and white classics. Time travel to the early days and relive the humor of this cultural phenomenon. As delightfully weird as ever, featuring the trademark unconventional humor from the inscrutably brilliant mind of Gary Larson. Features include: A different black and white The Far Side® cartoon on each daily page No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink Tear-off pages Back of pages are blank for notes or shopping lists Day/date reference on each page Official major holidays and observances

There are cat people. There are dog people. And there are The Far Side® people. And all of them will be thrilled to get their paws on this updated reissue of The Far Side® 1997 Off-The-Wall Calendar! With a special emphasis on feline- and canine-themed panels, The Far Side®2025 Off-The-Wall Calendar delivers a year’s worth of classic black-and-white cartoons that could only come from the brilliant mind of Gary Larson. You’ll beg for more as Larson hilariously lampoons our beloved furry friends’ true natures by putting their most elemental inner instincts and inclinations under the microscope and letting us have a laugh at their expense (or is it ours?) . . . the kind of laughs that fans the world over have come to expect from The Far Side®. It’s the perfect human treat! Features include: No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink Tear-off pages Back of pages are blank for notes or shopping lists Day/date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major holidays and observances A different black and white The Far Side® cartoon on each page

The Far Side® is back in this much-anticipated three-volume slipcased paperback edition of The Complete Far Side! “Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I ‘jotted’ them down. It was only later, when perhaps I received an angry letter from someone, that it struck me: Hey! Someone’s been reading my diary!” --Gary Larson, from the preface to The Complete Far Side Originally published in hardcover in 2003, The Complete Far Side was a New York Times bestseller. Now it’s back as a paperback set with a newly designed slipcase that will delight Far Side fans. Revered by its fans as the funniest, most original, most “What the ... ?”-inspiring cartoon ever, The Far Side® debuted in January 1980 and enjoyed an illustrious 14 years on the world’s comics pages until Gary Larson’s retirement in 1994. The Complete Far Side celebrates Larson’s twisted, irreverent genius in this ultimate Far Side book. A masterpiece of comic brilliance, The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated--over 4,000 if you must know--presented in (more or less) chronological order by year of publication, with more than 1,100 that had never before appeared in a book. Also included are additional Far Side cartoons Larson created after his retirement: 13 that appeared in the last Far Side book, Last Chapter and Worse, and six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in the New York Times Science Times section as The Far Side® of Science. Creator Gary Larson offers a rare glimpse into the mind of The Far Side® in quirky and thoughtful introductions to each of the 14 chapters. Complaint letters, fan letters, and queries from puzzled readers appear alongside some of the more provocative or elusive panels. Actor, author, and comedian Steve Martin offers his sagacious thoughts in a foreword, and Larson’s former editor describes what it was like to be “the guy who could explain every Far Side cartoon.” During its 14-year run, The Far Side® was syndicated internationally to over 1,900 daily newspapers. It spawned 23 books and has been translated into 17 different languages. Copyright © 2014, 2003 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. The Far Side®, FarWorks, Inc.®, and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.

Once upon a time in a place far away, lived a man named Gary Larson who used to draw cartoons. It was a cartoon that appeared for many years in daily newspapers and was loved by millions. (And was confusing to millions more.) But one day he stopped. Gary went into hiding. He made a couple short films. He played his guitar. He threw sticks for his dogs. They threw some back. Yet Gary was restless. He couldn't sleep nights. Something haunted him. (Besides Gramps.) Something that would return him to his roots in biology, drawing and dementia - a tale called "There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story". It begins a few inches underground, when a young worm, during a typical family dinner, discovers there's a hair in his plate of dirt. He becomes rather upset, not just about his tainted meal but about his entire miserable, wormy life. This, in turn, spurs his father to tell him a story - a story to inspire the children of invertebrates everywhere. And so Father Worm describes the saga of a fair young maiden and her adventuresome stroll through her favourite forest, a perambulator's paradise. It is a journey filled with mystery and magic. Or so she thinks. Which is all we'll say for now. What exactly does the maiden encounter? Does Son Worm learn a lesson? More important, does he eat his plate of fresh dirt? Well, you'll have to read to find out, but let's just say the answers are right under your feet. Written and illustrated in a children's storybook style, "There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story" is a twisted take on the difference between our idealised view of Nature and the sometimes cold, hard reality of life for the birds and the bees and the worms (not to mention our own species). Told with his trademark off-kilter humour, this first original non-Far Side book is the unique work of a comic master. Now Larson can finally sleep at night. Question is, will you?

A two-volume collection features every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated, more than four thousand in all, presented in chronological order by year of publication, including more than 1,100 that have never appeared in book form.

The new collection of cartoons based on the enormously popular, syndicated series, which ran in daily newspapers until 1995, features thirteen brand-new cartoons along with more than 140 cartoons that have never appeared in a book form. Original.

A selection of cartoons from the best-sellers Cows of Our Planet, The Chickens Are Restless, and The Curse of Madame "C" offers more of the series' inimitable humor and animal hijinks. Original. 1,000,000 first printing.

A new collection of Far Side humor presents 150 outrageous new cartoons that capture the demented, offbeat humor of the author of Cows of Our Planet, Unnatural Selections, and Night of the Crash-Test Dummies. Original.

A new compilation of zany humor includes selected cartoons from three best-selling Far Side collections--Wildlife Preserves, Wiener Dog Art, and Unnatural Selections--and features more than twenty pages in full color. Original.

A new compendium of humor from the creator of The Far Side and author of Unnatural Selections presents 150 cartoons, as well as a full-color fold-out of the cows of the planet. Original.

Copyright © 1991 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved.The Far Side®, FarWorks, Inc.®, and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.

Copyright © 1990 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved.The Far Side®, FarWorks, Inc.®, and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.

The off-the-wall cartoonist recounts his early efforts and his cartooning outtakes, offering insights into the creative process, letters from readers, and never-before published cartoons

The best-selling author of numerous "Far Side" collections presents an all-new gathering of cartoons spoofing the best and worst of the human and animal worlds

The third Far Side treasury.Copyright © 1988 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved.The Far Side®, FarWorks, Inc.®, and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.