{"product_id":"2026200005056-secondhand-the-best-of-grass-roots-1980-81","title":"The Best Of Grass Roots 1980-81","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, Pages tanned but otherwise fine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDive 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.\n\nThrough 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 This anthology isn't just a collection of laughs; it is a vital historical document that offers a unique, satirical perspective on the social and political landscape of PNG during the early 1980s.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750277525723,"sku":"2026200005056-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/962a494f-a462-44c7-9748-f93192216655.png?v=1778093215","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200005056-secondhand-the-best-of-grass-roots-1980-81","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}