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Synopsis
Workplace stresses may be killer in this off-the-rails office satire Richard thinks he's in luck when he snags a job at the cuckoo-clock factory, but things start to go wrong right off the bat. First of all there's his boss, who doesn't seem to have the strongest grip on reality and has an odd penchant for silly hats. Then there are his coworkers, who are alternately evasive and idiotic when asked about anything pertaining to actually getting work done. Finally there's George, the employee Richard's replacing, who supposedly quit but whose family has just appeared on national TV pleading for his safe return. It's all adding up to a very strange workplace, and when the company goes on a retreat, everything spools quickly out of control. From the author of "Anna and Froga" comes a wry, offbeat whodunnit that centers on office life. Anouk Ricard's subtle, sardonic humor undermines the characters' desperate attempts to be taken seriously, as they bungle kidnappings, misunderstand social cues, and let petty disagreements become feuds. Ricard's dim-witted characters aspire to deviousness but miss their mark, remaining firmly in the domain of slapstick. With cleverly observed dialogue, charming artwork, and brilliantly over-the-top plotting, " Benson's Cuckoos "will delight the adult fans of Ricard's comics for kids.
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""Anna and Froga" . . . has the same kind of humor as [Richard] Scarry, but with the volume cranked up a little more." --"Boing Boing"""Anna and Froga ". . . is so damned delightful that a review can hardly do it justice. It's perfect for kids, but the cartooning chops and clever humor should please anybody. Anybody." --"North Adams Transcript"
About the Author
Anouk Ricard is an author, artist, and stop-motion animator who was born in the south of France. She began the "Anna and Froga" series in 2004. The book collections of the comic have received widespread acclaim, and Ricard has received multiple nominations for the Best Book Award at the Angouleme International Comics Festival. She lives in Lyon, France.
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- PublisherDrawn and Quarterly
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1770461388
- ISBN 13 9781770461383
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages96
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