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Loose Tails by Berke Breathed Berke Breathed's Bloom County cartoons were wonderful and this book represents them at their very best.
Essential for any fan of the strip and a great introduction to the artist. |
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My rating Ten out of ten. They just do not come any better than this! |
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My Review Bloom County had something special, more than just the jokes. As you read the strip, you cannot help but get involved with the characters.
Bloom County fans don't just laugh at the jokes, they care about Opus and the rest. Even Steve Dallas, the ruthless but inept lawyer, wins sympathy. The humour tends to the wit and satire end of the cartoon spectrum with only occasional bursts of slapstick. The satire is aimed mainly at lifestyles and steroetypes rather than current events which makes it still sharp as it ages. It is a very male-centric book. Female characters are introduced in order to give the main players a romantic interlude or to prop up some situation. Bloom County was one of the best cartoons of its time and Loose Tails is a real gem. |
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