Pearls Seeks Enlightenment
A Pearls Before Swine Treasury
(Author) Stephan PastisJoin award-winning cartoonist Stephan Pastis in his comical, careening journey to enlightenment, featuring 18 months of daily comic strips from 2020-2021 along with an introduction, reflections, and strip-by-strip commentary by the author. Stephan Pastis is no ordinary cartoonist. In his two decades of writing and illustrating the blockbuster daily comic strip Pearls Before Swine, the award-winning humorist has traveled the globe, co-written a film for Disney+, and authored several hit book series, but always stopped short of total enlightenment--until now! Throughout the 256 pages of this treasury, Pastis provides commentary on each and every comic strip, along with photos, behind-the-scenes insights on the creative process, and meditations on how the tumultuous past two years have affected his life and work. Loyal readers and comics fans of all ages will be rewarded for digging into the uplifting, enlightening, and downright hilarious pages of the newest Pearls Before Swine treasury.
Stephan Pastis
Stephan Pastis is a cartoonist and author best known for creating the popular comic strip "Pearls Before Swine." His work often features dark humor, satire, and social commentary, making him a distinctive voice in the world of comic strips. Pastis has been praised for his sharp wit and clever storytelling, gaining a dedicated following of readers. "Pearls Before Swine" has been syndicated in over 600 newspapers worldwide and has won multiple awards, including the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award. Pastis continues to be a prominent figure in the comic strip industry, pushing the boundaries of humor and creativity in his work.