Your Favorite-- Crab Cakes! - A Crankshaft Collection (Paperback)

He blusters and grumbles. He rants and raves. He tries to outgun the school kids chasing after the bus on his route. But in his heart, Ed Crankshaft has a decent streak a mile wide. Patiently explaining death to his grandson Max. Comforting his friend Ralph as Ralph's wife descends into Alzheimer's. Thrusting flowers and candy at his son-in-law on a nearly forgotten wedding anniversary. The star of the hit comic strip "Crankshaft" is a gentle soul stuck in a cantankerous mood. With a supporting cast that includes Ed's two daughters, Chris and Pam; Pam's husband, Jeff; and their kids, Max and Mindy, "Crankshaft" appeals to families everywhere who steadfastly deal with intergenerational cares and conflicts. As one critic said: ""Crankshaft" is a witty, thoughtful commentary on the trials and tribulations of today's senior citizens." But, of course, "Crankshaft" is so much more. The strip's approach to Alzheimer's generated countless letters and e-mails, as did Crankshaft's near-death illness. Hilarious and clever, honest and moving, "Crankshaft" both keeps readers laughing at the curmudgeon's pranks and pondering life's real meaning in this collection, "Your Favorite...Crab Cakes!" It's a balancing act that's rarely attempted in the comics--and with "Crankshaft," it works admirably.

General

Imprint:	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Crankshaft Collections
Release date:	September 2002
First published:	September 2002
Authors:	Chuck Ayers • Tom Batiuk
Dimensions:	228 x 216 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-7407-2666-8
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Special features > Graphic novels Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7407-2666-8
Barcode:	9780740726668

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