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The Simpsons Family History Hardcover – September 23, 2014

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So you think you know the Simpsons? Well, think again! The Simpsons Family History unravels 25 years of Simpsons facts and fun and presents them in a never-before-seen chronological format. Travel through time with Matt Groening as he pulls back the curtain and reveals the events that turned this average family into a pop-culture phenomenon. Discover the hopes and dreams of a young Homer and uncover the sensitive and driven girl Marge was before she married him. Marvel at the hidden moments you never knew you missed, as all the pieces of Simpsons history fall into place. Chock full of art taken directly from the source, this massive tome is a must for Simpsons fans and the perfect way to celebrate The Simpsons’ 25th anniversary.
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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
  4. Publication date
    September 23, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    9.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    141971399X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1419713996
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“This anniversary tome is a great salute to America’s favorite animated family.” ― Animation Magazine

About the Author

Matt Groening is the creator and executive producer of the Emmy Award–winning series The Simpsons and Futurama. He is also the creator of the syndicated cartoon strip Life in Hell and founder/publisher of Bongo Comics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; Illustrated edition (September 23, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 141971399X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419713996
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.54 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 202 ratings

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Matt Groening

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Matt Groening, creator and executive producer of Fox’s Emmy Award®-winning series The Simpsons, made television history by bringing animation back to primetime and creating an immortal nuclear family. The Simpsons is the longest running primetime animated series in television history and is currently the longest-running comedy on television, having aired more than 400 episodes. In July 2007, the highly anticipated feature film The Simpsons Movie opened in theaters with worldwide grosses of more than $525 million to date.

Originally brought to life in 1987 for The Tracey Ullman Show, The Simpsons was Groening’s amazing entry into the television animation world. Previously, he was best-known for his “Life in Hell” cartoon strip, an irreverent portrayal of love, work, school, life and relationships that currently appears in more than 250 newspapers worldwide and in a multitude of books.

Groening’s other Emmy-Award®-winning creation, Futurama, launched on Fox in March 1999 and ran for five seasons. Last year Fox released the direct-to-DVD full-length original feature Futurama: Bender’s Big Score. Three additional films will be released and the entire series with new episodes will air on Comedy Central this year.

In 1993, Groening formed Bongo Comics Group, where he serves as publisher of The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Simpsons Episode Guides, Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson Comics, Radioactive Man Comics, Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove, the annual Bart Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror, Futurama Comics, more than 36 comic compilations, as well as instant classics including Bart Simpsons Guide to Life, The Simpsons Handbook, and The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album among others!

In addition to the many awards bestowed on his creations (including Emmys, Annies, and the prestigious Peabody Award), Groening was personally honored with the Rueben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, the highest honor presented by the National Cartoonist Society. To date there are more than 14 million copies of books from HarperCollins in print throughout North America, the UK, and Australia based on The Simpsons, Futurama, and Life in Hell.

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carma
5.0 out of 5 stars It is a fun read and a must have for any Simpson fan
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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Entertaining and a journey from the start of the Simpson family. It is a fun read and a must have for any Simpson fan. It is a good reminder of old story lines and past Simpson events .
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Julie Merilatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Simpsons Nerds will Love It
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014
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I got this book for my husband for Christmas, as we are both huge Simpsons nerds. I read the whole thing cover to cover in just a couple of hours and found myself laughing out loud and some of my favorite quotes. The book focuses on the chronological history of Homer and the Simpsons family (like a scrapbook), but what I found most interesting was how Groening incorporated the more obscure episodes from their past (90’s grunge scene). There are several flashback episodes that are presented (Lisa’s fist word, Homer’s dream job), and it all flows together seamlessly. With beautiful illustrations and a fun layout, this is a must-have for any Simpsons fan.
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Joshie
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018
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My first ever purchase on Amazon and what a way to start off. Nicely done this boom
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Tamma L Copeland-Beers
5.0 out of 5 stars Appears to be in Good shape
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2021
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bought as a gift, appears to be in good shape
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kwatson
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read but not an in depth detailed history.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2014
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Nice large coffee table sized book that is an easy and quick way to relive some of the best moments of the series in chronological order and so far has made me laugh and is quite enjoyable.
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elizabeth nolan
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful glossy pictures but if you're a die-hard fan like ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
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Just rehashes what you've seen in shows. Beautiful glossy pictures but if you're a die-hard fan like me, it might not be so fun
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Justin Anumudu
5.0 out of 5 stars It is my favorite Simpsons book of all time
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
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The thing that I like about this book is it gives you history lessons about The Simpsons. I used it to read.
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Christy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
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My granddaughter, who loves the Simpsons, loved it!
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Teresa A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2021
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Book is of good quality and easy to read.May throw some fans for a loop as they say.I now watch the show with a different veiw on the show and its creator.The info is well put together.Definately a must buy for any age.
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Pedro
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2020
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Good deal. Thanks
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Galeno-98
5.0 out of 5 stars La historia de los simpsons muy visual:
Reviewed in Spain on August 29, 2019
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Este tomo en sí trata de la familia simpsons desde sus inicios con abe simpson desde pequeño, pasando por la adolescencia de homer (con todas sus vivencias en cada etapa) y hasta la familia que son. El libro es un desglose de distintos capítulos, más antiguos o modernos pero ordenados cronológicamente respecto al progreso de la familia. Está genial, muy colorido y un inglés que es de fácil interpretación.
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Alberto P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un bon fan des Simpsons ce doit de posséder ce livre!
Reviewed in France on January 8, 2017
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Quelle bonne surprise : un énorme livre avec tous pleins de choses tournant autour du monde de la famille la plus des folles de Springfield, les Simpsons.
Livre en Anglais mais tout simplement génial, vous y retrouvez tous pleins d'anecdotes, explications... autour de l'univers des Simpsons.
Un peu cher, mais excellent, le livre est très très grand et de bonne qualité!
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lorraine firth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2019
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Great book
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