Wild Life of Cows (CompanionHouse Books) Over 100 Cartoons of the Day-to-Day Antics of Cows in the Field and on the Farm from Cartoonist Leigh Rubin

by Leigh Rubin

Join the herd, graze on cartoon goodness, and discover the funny side of cows. The perfect gift for anyone who fancies the farm! It's udderly hilarious! Navigate the world from the perspective of cows and get a bovine's take on life. Incredibly witty with large lashings of sass, this cool cartoon book will have you chuckling from the first page. It's so funny that once you open this book, you may not want to moooooove! Leigh Rubin ponders cow-world topics, covering everything from cow plastic surgery to beach days and fast food. No subject is too sacred and no theme is too cheesy. There are plenty of puns to ponder and you might even uncover some little-known livestock secrets. The hilarious one-liners and gags are sure to bring plenty of smiles to your face. So grab your leather accessories, sip a milkshake, sink your teeth into a burger, and enjoy a celebration of all things cow. You're sure to be giggling and groaning long after you've finished the last page, experiencing flashbacks of funniness each time you pass a field filled with grazing Angus or Friesian. Who knew that bovine mammals could be so entertaining? Charming, colorful cartoons are accompanied by wittily-comical captions, making this a delightful book for the coffee table or for the perfect gift. If you're looking for a hearty laugh, the sharp humor offers those in herds. Seeking the ideal gift for a farmer friend or bull-loving buddy? Butter them up with this comical cartoon book; they definitely won't have any beef with this unique tribute to cow life.

64 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

About Leigh Rubin

Leigh began his cartooning career in 1978 by establishing his own greeting card company, Rubes Publications. His first cartoon collection, the popular Notable Quotes musical cartoons, was published in 1981.

Rubes, Leigh's syndicated cartoon, began in 1984, and the first paperback collection of Rubes was published in late 1988. His most recent series of books include the award-winning "Wild Life of Love" and "The Wild Life of Cats." Several of his other books include "The Wild Life of Dogs," Pets, Cows, Farm Animals and "Rubes Then and Now."

Originally self-syndicated, Rubes is now distributed by Creators Syndicate to more than 400 newspapers worldwide. As one of the most popular single-panel cartoons, Rubes is a regular feature in SkyWest's United Express and American Traveler magazines.

Rubes appears in major daily metropolitan papers, such as the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, the Toronto Sun, The Washington Times, the Sacramento Bee, the Houston Chronicle, The Orange County Register, and the Los Angeles Daily News.

Leigh also enjoys a busy schedule giving thought-provoking and entertaining cartoon presentations at conferences, as well as professional organizations all around the country.

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Reviews

[Annalise]

it was really funny...at most times. it certainly had its moments.