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Lunch Wore a Speedo - (Sherman's Lagoon) by Jim Toomey (Paperback)
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Highlights
- A satirical, sea-floor look at popular culture, as showcased through the lives of a lovable shark and his oceanic cronies.
- About the Author: Jim Toomey was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia.
- 128 Pages
- Comics + Graphic Novels, Anthologies
- Series Name: Sherman's Lagoon
Description
Book Synopsis
A satirical, sea-floor look at popular culture, as showcased through the lives of a lovable shark and his oceanic cronies. Sherman's Lagoon is a fantasy place situated somewhere in the tropics. It's inhabited by a motley crew of sea creatures, whose marine lives suspiciously mirror our own. Through his comic strip, cartoonist Jim Toomey explores many of the issues that we face daily in our world on dry land. His characters attempt new business ventures, go on disastrous dates, try fad diets, and read the latest best-selling books. But, they also have problems that are unique to fish. Should you bring shrimp to the holiday party? Will shrimp be there? Sherman's Lagoon appeals to adults and children alike. Children, pre-teen, and teens enjoy its underwater theme and the sometimes rough-and-tumble world of life in the ocean. Adults enjoy the social commentary that is a common thread in the strip. There is also an educational aspect to the strip that gives it a unique place in the comics. Toomey explores environmental themes in a light, apolitical way. And, he takes his characters on road trips, where they explore different parts of the ocean and meet native animals along the way.About the Author
Jim Toomey was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. He launched Sherman's Lagoon in 1991 and was picked up by Creators Syndicate later that year. An engineer, a philosopher, a surfer, a scuba diver, and a sailor, Toomey lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife and daughter. He has been twice awarded the Environmental Hero Award, given by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration "for using art and humor to conserve and protect our marine heritage." Online: slagoon.comDimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 8.4 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Comics + Graphic Novels
Sub-Genre: Anthologies
Series Title: Sherman's Lagoon
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Jim Toomey
Language: English
Street Date: October 7, 2014
TCIN: 79486687
UPC: 9781449457990
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-2833
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 8.4 inches width x 8.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.75 pounds
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