2003, 2004 Overdue Media edition
Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum
Unshelved, Volume 1
Bought new for $14.95
Worn paperback, with autographs and the message to "read responsibly!"
B-
This life-in-a-library comic strip has somewhat exaggerated situations that anyone who deals with the public, and not just in libraries, can relate to. I didn't find it hilarious and the art, particularly early on, is primitive, but there are some amusing moments, especially with the library mascot. There's a less "radical" view of libraries here than in Mo's decision to become a librarian, but we do see the staff coping with censorship, including computer filters.
Unshelved is still around and there are of course later volumes, but I've never been a big enough fan to continue collecting. (Yeah, smart-ass, I have checked some out from the library.)
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