Bøger af Mike Reiss

Mike Reiss has been writing for The Simpsons for three decades. But in his spare time, he travels. He's been to 134 countries, everywhere from North Korea to the North Pole. He's a Jewish guy who's visited twenty-eight Muslim countries. He climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and rode the doomed submarine The Titan down to the Titanic. He shares his most amazing journeys with great humor, warmth, and a candor you won't find in any other travel book. Plus, there's lots of funny, amazing photos to back up his most incredible tales!

Se cumplen treinta años de Los Simpson, esta es la guía definitiva para los fieles seguidores del show animado más popular del mundo entero.Desde la primera emisión de Los Simpson en al año 1989, Mike Reiss ha dedicado su vida entera a esta maravillosa serie, tanto como guionista, como productor. Es, sin lugar a dudas, quien mejor conoce a estos frikies de cuatro dedos y sus locuras geniales.En Springfield Confidencial, nos comparte historias detrás del telón, respondiendo las preguntas más secretas de los fans y nos cuenta un sinfín de secretos sobre la creación de los episodios más icónicos y sus personajes.En este libro se revelan secretos fundamentales; ¿por qué los Simpson son amarillos? ¿Cómo se convirtió Lisa en uno de los personajes fundamentales de la serie? ¿Qué se siente al estar encerrado en un cuarto escribiendo estas maravillosas historias? Y cientos de anécdotas de los viajes del autor a todos los rincones del mundo donde la serie ha sido adorada por millones de seguidores.Springfield Confidencial es un gran libro, tanto para los más fans de la serie, como para todos los amantes de la comedia alrededor del mundo.

Rhyming text reveals how Santa Claus spends his time off every year, such as trying his hand at sumo wrestling and taking a class called "Elf Esteem."

A boy who has never been late to school runs into some very strange obstacles as he hurries on his way, only to discover when he arrives that he is a day early.

Edward has oodles of toys but doesn't share any of them with his little sister, Claire. She cannot ride his rocking horse, hug his teddy bear, or even think about touching his Slinky. "They're mine!"he says. That is, until one day when Edward finds himself stuck under his enormous pile of toys and can't move! With a little help from an unlikely ally, he learns that if he can share with others, they'll share right back with him.Mike Reiss's wickedly funny verse and David Catrow's remarkable gift for comic illustration make this one book you'll want to share?again and again!

A hilarious Christmas story from an Emmy award-winning writer of The Simpsons!When Santa's knocked out cold by a Jack-in-the-Boxer's walloping punch, deli owner Murray Kleiner reluctantly agrees to take his place. The suit doesn't fit, Murray smells a bit like pickles, and there's no way he can remember the names of all those reindeer. But with the help of a pushy elf and an eager-to-believe young boy, Murray finds out that even though he's not big enough to fill Santa's suit, he's got more than enough heart to get the job done.* "Reiss scores a bull's-eye with this hilarious debut. Catrow's puckish watercolors are equal to Reiss's wit and lightning pace." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"Finally, a Christmas book that lives up to its title!" --Matthew Groening, creator of The Simpsons

Semi-Finalist for the 2019 James Thurber Award * One of Vulture's Top-10 Comedy Books of 2018 * A "Must" pick by Entertainment Weekly * An A.V. Club Best Books selection * A "New and Noteworthy" selection by USA TodayIn celebration of The Simpsons thirtieth anniversary, the show's longest-serving writer and producer offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series that has become one of the most revered artistic achievements in television history.Four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss?who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since episode one in 1989?shares stories, scandals, and gossip about working with America's most iconic cartoon family ever. Reiss explains how the episodes are created, and provides an inside look at the show's writers, animators, actors and celebrity guests. He answers a range of questions from Simpsons fans and die-hards, and reminisces about the making of perennially favorite episodes.In his freewheeling, irreverent comic style, Reiss reflects on his lifetime inside The Simpsons?a personal highlights reel of his achievements, observations, and favorite stories. Springfield Confidential exposes why Matt Groening decided to make all of the characters yellow; dishes on what it's like to be crammed in a room full of funny writers sixty hours a week; and tells what Reiss learned after traveling to seventy-one countries where The Simpsons is watched (ironic note: there's no electricity in many of these places); and even reveals where Springfield is located! He features unique interviews with Judd Apatow, who also provided the foreword, and Conan O'Brien, as well as with Simpsons legends Al Jean, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and more. Like Cary Elwes' As You Wish, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's Seinfeldia, and Chris Smith's The Daily Show: An Oral History, Springfield Confidential is a funny, informational, and exclusive look at one of the most beloved programs in all of television land.

Two sworn enemies learn that they have more in common than meets the eye, and it's never too late to make a new friend?even if it takes decades!Ever since they were little hatchlings, Turtle and Tortoise decided that they'd forever be separated due to their different shells.As years and years go by, the two reptiles stay on opposites side of the pen and embark on their own adventures, while holding an everlasting grudge. Until one day, Turtle and Tortoise get into a bit of pickle and need each other's help! This hilarious and heartwarming picture book from Merry Un-Christmas author Mike Reiss and The Most Magnificent Thing creator Ashley Spires is perfect for fans of unlikely pairs such as Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel, Duck and Bear from Jory John's Goodnight Already!, and Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman.Turtle has a smooth shell.Tortoise has a rough shell.Goodness gracious! How can they possibly be friends?!