I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf - by Grant Snider (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from beloved New York Times illustrator Grant Snider."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the culture and fanaticism of book lovers with beloved illustrator Grant Snider's I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, a full-color graphic novel celebrating books, authors, and reading. With a striking package including a die-cut cover, it's the perfect addition to any reader's bookshelf.

In this lighthearted collection of one- and two-page comics, writer-artist Grant Snider explores bookishness in all its forms, and the love of writing and reading, building on the beloved literary comics featured on his website, Incidental Comics.

"This is a delightful and humorous collection of comics about the joys of being a book lover, from collecting large amounts of books to (sometimes) getting around to reading them."--Book Riot

"With I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, Snider--an artist, writer and orthodontist--has gathered up a decade's worth of his comics for boisterous bookworms into one convenient volume. Snider's thoughtful cartoons for bibliophiles also reveal he's a well-rounded reader himself." --New York Times Book Review

"I confess:
I'm in love with books.
I read in social situations.
I will use anything as a bookmark.
I confuse fiction with reality.
I am wanted for unpaid library fines.
I steal books from my children.
I like my realism with a little bit of magic.
I like to sniff old books."

Review Quotes

"...colorful panels convey just the right amount of information, seasoned with sly allusions and inside jokes aimed at the avid reader. Anyone with the book bug will savor Snider's brand of humor."-- "BookPage"

"...Grant Snider has a prescient book for these times..."--Chris Arrant "Newsarama"

"If you surround yourself with books and can't imagine life without them, you'll definitely want to add Snider's new collection to your shelf."-- "KMUW"

"This is a delightful and humorous collection of comics about the joys of being a book lover, from collecting large amounts of books to (sometimes) getting around to reading them."-- "Book Riot"

"This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"With I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, Snider--an artist, writer and orthodontist--has gathered up a decade's worth of his comics for boisterous bookworms into one convenient volume...Snider's thoughtful cartoons for bibliophiles also reveal he's a well-rounded reader himself."-- "New York Times Book Review"

About the Author

Grant Snider is an orthodontist by day and an artist by night. His comics have been featured in the Kansas City Star, the New York Times, and The New Yorker, as well as The Best American Comics 2013 anthology. He lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his wife and four children.