The Crass Menagerie: A Pearls Before Swine Treasury

Need a Laugh? How About Hundreds?

Stephan Pastis' daily comic strip Pearls Before Swine is refreshingly funny and innovative, with strong characters who remain lovable despite their sometimes dark and sarcastic take on life. Now you can follow the exploits of your favorite characters in the new Pearls Before Swine treasury, The Crass Menagerie (Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC $16.99).

The stars of the strip are Rat, deviously scheming and always up to no good, and his friend Pig, whose innocent sweetness and charm provide a balance. And of course, no Pearls Before Swine collection would be complete without the spectacle of Zebra's struggles against the dim-witted Zeeba Zeeba Eeta crocs and their relentless (and hilariously unsuccessful) attempts to eat him.

The Crass Menagerie also offers insight into the often twisted and always humorous mind of Stephan Pastis. Pastis provides fascinating and funny comments about the creation, intent, or outcome of particular strips. And as an added bonus, Pastis includes "Not Ready for Prime Time" strips, never published before in their crass, politically incorrect entirety. Whether you're an avid Pearls Before Swine fan or a first-time reader, The Crass Menagerie is a perfect addition to your library, collecting all the cartoons from The Sopratos and Da Brudderhood of Zeeba Zeeba Eata.

About Stephan Pastis

Stephan Pastis may have a law degree, but he breaks the attorney stereotype by having a sense of humor as well. Once a full-time lawyer, Pastis now dedicates his time to his true passion, cartooning. His daily strip, Pearls Before Swine, now appears in more than 450 newspapers worldwide, making it one of the fastest-growing comic strips today. Nominated three times for Best Comic Strip of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society, the strip won the award in 2004 and 2007. Stephan lives with his family in Northern California.

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The Crass Menagerie: A Pearls Before Swine Treasury

By: Stephan Pastis
ISBN-10: 978-0-7407-7100-2
Format: Paperback, 8 1/2 by 10 7/8, 264 pages
Price: $16.99 ($18.99 Canada)