The Best Of Grass Roots 1980-81
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, Pages tanned but otherwise fine
Dive into the sharp wit and social commentary of Papua New Guinea’s most iconic comic character with this sought-after annual collection. The Best of Grass Roots 1980-81 captures the early brilliance of Bob Browne’s beloved creation, "Grass Roots"—the everyman with the wild hair and the keen eye for the absurdities of post-independence life. Through a series of biting yet affectionate comic strips and essays, the book navigates the tensions of a rapidly changing nation. Whether he’s poking fun at "big man" politics, the frustrations of bureaucracy, or the clash between traditional village life and modern urban sprawl, Grass Roots remains a relatable voice of the people. This anthology isn't just a collection of laughs; it is a vital historical document that offers a unique, satirical perspective on the social and political landscape of PNG during the early 1980s. A must-have for collectors of Pacific literature, political satire, and cultural history.
Author: Grass Roots.
Format: Paperback
Published: 1981, Grass Roots Comic Company, Port Moresby
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, Pages tanned but otherwise fine
Dive into the sharp wit and social commentary of Papua New Guinea’s most iconic comic character with this sought-after annual collection. The Best of Grass Roots 1980-81 captures the early brilliance of Bob Browne’s beloved creation, "Grass Roots"—the everyman with the wild hair and the keen eye for the absurdities of post-independence life. Through a series of biting yet affectionate comic strips and essays, the book navigates the tensions of a rapidly changing nation. Whether he’s poking fun at "big man" politics, the frustrations of bureaucracy, or the clash between traditional village life and modern urban sprawl, Grass Roots remains a relatable voice of the people. This anthology isn't just a collection of laughs; it is a vital historical document that offers a unique, satirical perspective on the social and political landscape of PNG during the early 1980s. A must-have for collectors of Pacific literature, political satire, and cultural history.