Return to where the Patterson family began inside this second treasury
of For Better or For Worse. The first treasury, Something Old, Something
New, (December 2010), has already shipped more than 17,000 copies.As its
title suggests, First, There Was Chaos follows John and Elly Patterson
as they tackle the everyday joys and sorrows--and surprises and
frustrations and challenges--that arise when raising a young family. In
her second For Better or For Worse treasury, Lynn Johnston takes readers
back to the 1980s, when Elly leaves her ho for a job at the library. As
Elly chases her professional goals, she struggles with spending less
time at home. Meanwhile, John provides consistent comic relief, as he
plays Mr. Mom, breaks his foot with a 25-pound turkey, and gets arrested
for trying to steal a potty. Of course, the kids are always in
tow--Michael learning that with age comes responsibility and Elizabeth
discovering the thrills of kindergarten. Combining strips from
Johnston's fourth, fifth, and sixth cartoon collections--Just One More
Hug, The Last Straw, and Keep the Home Fries Burning--First, There Was
Chaos reflects Johnston's longstanding tradition of portraying family
life with charm, humor, and honesty. Devoted fans will love reliving the
Pattersons' younger years, and first-time readers will discover why this
endearing foursome is North America's favorite funny page family.It
takes a keen eye to recognize life's shared experiences and an even
keener intellect to assemble those moments in a humorous and heartfelt
way. With For Better or For Worse, Johnston elevates everyday aspects of
life into brilliant observations on personal career goals, parenting
choices, and coffee klatch friendships. In 2008, Johnston made an
unprecedented move within the cartooning community by deciding to use
former plotlines as starting points for new ones. For Better or For
Worse has been syndicated since 1979 and was named Best Syndicated Comic
Strip in 1992. For Better or For Worse appears in more than 1,600
newspapers in 23 countries, and is translated into 8 languages for a
devoted readership of more than 220 million. The strip boasts a lively
Web presence at www.fborfw.com.
As its title implies, In the Beginning There Was Chaos follows John
and Elly Patterson as they tackle the everyday joys and sorrows--and
surprises and frustrations and challenges--that arise when raising a
young family. In her second For Better or For Worse treasury, Lynn
Johnston takes readers back to the 1980s, when Elly leaves her column
for a job at the library. As Elly chases her professional goals, she
struggles with spending less time at home. Meanwhile, John provides
consistent comic relief, as he plays Mr. Mom, breaks his foot with a
25-pound turkey, and gets arrested for trying to steal a potty. Of
course, the kids are always in tow--Michael learning that with age comes
responsibility and Elizabeth discovering the thrills of kindergarten.
Combining strips from Johnston's fourth, fifth, and sixth cartoon
collections--Just One More Hug, The Last Straw, and Keep the Home
Fries Burning--In the Beginning There Was Chaos reflects Johnston's
longstanding tradition of portraying family life with charm, humor, and
honesty. Devoted fans will love reliving the Pattersons' younger years,
and first-time readers will discover why this endearing foursome is
North America's favorite funny page family.
In the Beginning There Was Chaos includes Johnston's commentary on the
inspiration behind strips, as well as photos and newspaper clippings
from the early days, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse for fans of
For Better or For Worse. Join the Patterson family as they find humor
in everyday life's challenges.
Lynn Johnston was born in Collingwood, Ontario, and grew up in British
Columbia. Today, she lives in Corbeil, Ontario. Johnston is the first
woman to receive a Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year by the
National Cartoonists Society in 1985. She has also received the Order of
Canada and claims a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
For Better or For Worse has been syndicated since 1979 and was named
Best Syndicated Comic Strip in 1992. For Better or For Worse appears
in more than 2,000 newspapers in 23 countries, and is translated into 8
languages for a devoted readership of more than 220 million. The strip
boasts a lively Web presence at www.fborfw.com.
