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Painstakingly assembled and rigorously organized by that master of clutter, Matt Groening, this is not another mini-jumbo, hard-to-read, abbreviate... read full description

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Mar 09, 2009
Jeanne rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is one of the funniest books in the WORLD! From the Simpsons' Matt Groening, this consists of some of his other works, such as Little Bongo, Jeff & Akbar and others. You start laughing after a couple of pages and then it just escalates. My fav in here is "How to Waste 8 Hours a Day Without Getting Fired!" A true gem to put up on the wall of your cube. Another one is a limerick, "My name is Little Bongo, I sing a little song-o ..." Just outright stupid stuff but truly fun More...
May 27, 2010
Manee rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Matt Groening's first major work wasn't The Simpsons; it was Life In Hell. It is a quirky, sarcastic, sometimes angry strip featuring a rabbit named Binky and his fellow cast of characters. This book collects a good chunk of them, from the first strips onward, and they are seriously funny. For anyone who only knows Groening from The Simpsons or Futurama, these strips might be a bit of a shock considering his liberal swearing and pessimistic outlook. But it's a must read, if only to appreciate More...
Feb 20, 2012
Rachel rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Forget the schoolyard - I learned what the "four bases" are from this book (or maybe it was from "Love is Hell"). Either way it has loads of humorous goodies.
Mar 23, 2009
April rated it: 5 of 5 stars
If you love The Simpsons, get this book and see how Matt Groening got his start. Funny, arch, funny, insightful, smart, and more funny!
Mar 02, 2011
Lily rated it: 5 of 5 stars
"Life's a total waste of time, kid, so don't even bother."

Totally nailed my father under the eight types of dad. (The Laconic Whiner)
Mar 30, 2010
Sonja rated it: 5 of 5 stars
im pretty sure this had a tremendous impact on my life but that's what you get when you read this when you're like 10 years old.
Nov 29, 2008
Beth rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Genius. Hilarious, perceptive, and a little too true. Also, the source of the name of our best dog, Bongo.
Nov 24, 2008
Leandra rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The most insightful, true, and hilarious book EVER! And that's not hyperbole.
Feb 16, 2009
Ty rated it: 4 of 5 stars
this book is so funny, its what helped start the Simpson!!!!
Jan 28, 2010
Concord Newfree rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Self-indulgent. Never met a person who finished this book.

Jan 11, 2009
Kamilah rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Cartoonists are smarter than mathematicians.
Jul 25, 2009
Zach rated it: 5 of 5 stars
One of the books that defined my late childhood.
Nov 12, 2011
Frank rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Funny yet sad yet funny.
Jun 24, 2009
Rexor1701 rated it: 5 of 5 stars
You have to read this book.
Dec 19, 2008
Michelle rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I don't know HOW many times I read this thing cover to cover. I especially loved the crazy mom types..."I AM EITHER GONNA KILL YOU OR KILL MYSELF...WHERE ARE MY PILLS??"

I always hoped that after The Simpsons did so amazingly well, and are still going strong, that Groening would get to create something with the HELL characters, but alas, not yet.
May 19, 2007
Jacky rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! Vulgar, cruel and one of the best of Groening's work (imo, possibly one of the only contenders against the Simpsons). Simpsons drew much of its inspiration of itchy and scratchy from this book no doubt. Highly recommend for light reading in between exams especially!!!
Dec 19, 2009
Lisa rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The Big Book of Hell by Matt Groening (1990)
Dec 17, 2009
Call Me Jesse rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Intelligent, curiously animated, easy to spot the later influences on the Simpson's humor as well as aesthetics. Immensely diverse and super creatively detailed. A must have for any Simpsons fan.
Dec 17, 2009
Inggita rated it: 4 of 5 stars
uber cheeky matt groening's gem before his other creation bart simpson took off. it's binky time with jeff and akbar!
Feb 01, 2012
Linda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
i found out a friend of mine had died from a life in hell postcard-sad but perfect too.
Jul 21, 2007
Gopi rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Funny, but oh boy is it dark. I can only take this book's cynicism in small doses.
May 08, 2008
Jack rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Essential user's guide to living in 20th/21st century America.
Nov 14, 2007
Marianna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
simply one of the most brilliant books ever.
Dec 03, 2011
Lafcadio rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Matt Groening's my homie, what can I say.
Nov 09, 2007
Shanna rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I forgot about how great this is!
Dec 16, 2009
rebecca rated it: 5 of 5 stars
it's my little rubber earmuff
Nov 14, 2007
Cheryl rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Love it!!
Feb 23, 2012
Maximillian rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 23, 2012
Mike rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 22, 2012
Fuzzy rated it: 4 of 5 stars