Collecting The Simpsons: The Merchandise and Legacy of our Favorite Nuclear Family (For Simpsons Lovers, Simpsons Merchandise, History and Criticism)

Collecting The Simpsons: The Merchandise and Legacy of our Favorite Nuclear Family (For Simpsons Lovers, Simpsons Merchandise, History and Criticism)

The Simpsons Merchandise Guide for all Simpsons Lovers  “What are the two things every Simpsons’ collector needs? This book and shelves! “ ─ Stephanie Gillis , Writer on  The Simpsons #1 Best Seller in TV History & Criticism This quirky book unleashes the entire story of all Simpsons' merchandise, spanning decades. Lydia and James Hicks, authors of the bestselling  The Simpsons Secret , partner with Warren Evans, the  Bart of Darkness , to detail a massive collection of rare Simpsons memorabilia. Jump right into 90s nostalgia!  Simpsons lovers everywhere, explore the explosion of Simpsons merchandise and products right in the comfort of your own home. From action figures, video games, comics, lunch boxes, and yes, even cookie jars, this book is a collector's paradise full of insightful information. The perfect collector’s item to have!  This full-color guide features high quality photos of Simpsons-inspired products and is the perfect gift for Simpsons lovers as well as fans of  Friends ,  Family Guy , and other classics! Inside: Read for fun: all of the words of Lydia Hicks, James Hicks and Warren Evans; noted-worthy experts on The Simpsons family - Find full-colored photographs of Simpsons merchandise and collector items from the beginning of The Simpsons dynasty If you're looking for one of the best books for TV nerds who like  The Big Bang Theory ,  Welcome to Dunder Mifflin , or  The Simpsons Secret , then  Collecting the Simpsons  belongs right on your bookshelf! “If you’re a fan of The Simpsons , then Collecting The Simpsons is a must-have for your bookshelf. As the voice of Lisa Simpson, since the very beginning, I have a lot of insider information about the show, but it turns out I didn’t know that much—or anything, really—about the history of Simpsons merchandise. Enter Warren, James and Lydia. As avid collectors, they have written a love letter to the world of Simpsons collectables that have been released around the world since the show began. There’s so much stuff I never even saw or knew about! The photos are gorgeous, but it’s the stories about what’s in the photos that kept me up well past my bedtime. Welcome to the next item in your collection.” —Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson "If you’re a fan of The Simpsons  then Collecting The Simpsons is a must-have for your bookshelf. As the voice of Lisa Simpson, since the very beginning, I have a lot of insider information about the show, but it turns out I didn’t know that much - or anything, really - about the history of Simpsons' merchandise. Enter Warren, James and Lydia. As avid collectors they have written a love letter to the world of Simpsons collectibles that have been released around the world since the show began. There’s so much stuff I never even saw or knew about! The photos are gorgeous, but it’s the stories about what’s in the photos that kept me up well past my bedtime. Welcome to the next item in your collection." - Yeardley Smith, The Voice of Lisa Simpson "There's no one better at breaking down the illustrious history of The Simpsons in all its forms. If you're a fan, this book is a delight and if you're not, it might make you one." - Ian Boothby, Lead Writer for The Simpsons Comics "Who better to tell the story of Simpsons junk than a super-team of giant Simpsons nerds? I heartily endorse this unauthorized event or product." - Matt Selman, Showrunner for The Simpsons “What are the two things every Simpsons’ collector needs? This book and shelves!" - Stephanie Gillis, Writer for The Simpsons “I love how this book tells of the glorious items to pour forth in the following years, documenting a golden age of cartoon culture.” - Wes Archer, Animation Director and Storyboard Artist for The Simpsons "The ideal gift for the Simpsons-collecting weirdo in your life! No TV show has done more to overburden our nation's landfills with low-rent merchandise than The Simpsons! Here's your guide to digging up the treasure from those landfills!" - Bill Oakley, Writer and Producer for The Simpsons “Collecting (hoarding) Simpsons toys and animating (playing with) them has been my life’s goal. Tis book proves I’ve got a long way to go, and that’s a beautiful thing.” - John Harvatine IV, Co-Executive Producer of Robot Chicken (and Creator of Many Simpsons Couch Gags) Warren Evans (Bart of Darkness) is the creator and owner of one of the most prolific Simpsons fan & collector pages around. He fosters an extensive online community, details about his massive collection of rare memorabilia, and highlights some of the best moments and episodes The Simpsons have to offer. He also has a podcast called “Simpsons is Greater Than,” where he expands on the cultural impact of The Simpsons. James Hicks holds a BA (Hons) in Media Production from the University of Lincoln. You will normally find James hidden amongst the dusty bookshelves of second-hand stores clutching a tower of hardback horror novels. He lives in Kent, Engla