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Simpsons World Is Here!

Simpsons World: The Ultimate Episode Guide Seasons 1-20  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Released October 2010! Hardcover, October 2010, It Books (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 006171128-4   ISBN-13: 978-0-061-71128-2 MSRP: $150.00   Currently Discounted to $90.00 at Amazon! 1200 pp., 9.8 x 8.7 x 3.3 inches "SIMPSONS WORLD: The Ultimate Episode Guide" is a cromulent compendium of the creative innovations that have made and continue to make Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson the iconic and ideal family to the world at large. This 1,200-page, full color assemblage of every episode from the first twenty seasons includes thorough episode synopses, famous quotes and quips from all your favorite characters, memorable moments, over four hundred character profiles, every song ever sung by the citizens of Springfield, every "D�oh" or "Mmm..." Homer has ever uttered, every chalkboard phrase Bart has ever written, every couch gag, every marquee message outside of the First Church of Springfield, a complete filmography of "Itchy & Scratchy," a tribute to star of stage and screen (and infomercial and filmstrip) Troy McClure, the largest collection of Krusty the Clown merchandise outside of Bart�s bedroom, a barrage of your favorite sight gags as well as those you may have missed, trivia galore, a complete list of celebrity guest stars, and much, much more. Packaged together in the ultimate wraparound slip case and weighing in at almost 10 pounds. This "must have" for every Simpsons fan, with an astonishingly satisfying amount of detail reaching new levels of perfection and details; nonetheless, eagle eyed Simpson fanatics have found a few omissions in this wonderful tome. See our document Errors in Simpsons World! for further information.

Recently Announced!

Homer Simpson's Little Book of Laziness Vault of Simpsonology  (pre-order it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening To Be Released September 2013! Vault of Simpsonology Volume 1 Hardcover, September 2013, Insight Editions ISBN-10: 160887226-2   ISBN-13: 978-1608872268 MSRP: $9.99   CDN$12.99 64 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

Simpsons Guides to the Series

The four older volumes below covering seasons 1 through 14 have been largely replaced by
Simpsons World above covering seasons 1 through 20.

The Simpsons One Step Beyond Forever! A Complete Guide to Seasons 13 and 14  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, Oct 2005, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-081754-2   ISBN-13: 978-0-060081754-1 MSRP: $14.95   CDN$18.99 128 pp., 9.07" by 8" The fourth volume of the definitive guide to The Simpsons, covering seasons 13 and 14. Now incorporated (and greatly expanded) into Simpsons World above.

The Ultimate Simpsons in a Big Ol' Box: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family Seasons 1-12   (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Slipcase Edition, Three softcover volumes, 9.07" by 8" October 2002, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-051630-5   UPC: 9 780060 516307 MSRP: $44.85   CDN$66.85 A box set of the first three volumes of the definitive guide to The Simpsons, covering seasons 1 through 12. All volumes are now incorporated (and greatly expanded) into Simpsons World above.

The Simpsons Beyond Forever! A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family... Still Continued  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, October 2002, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-050592-3   UPC: 9 780060 505929 MSRP: $13.95   CDN$20.95 Library Binding, July 2003, Bt Bound ISBN: 0-613-62160-3   UPC: 9 780613 621601 MSRP: $23.40 128 pp., 9.07" by 8" The third volume of the definitive guide to The Simpsons, covering seasons 11 and 12. Now incorporated (and greatly expanded) into Simpsons World above.

The Simpsons Forever! A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family Continued  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, December 1999, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-098763-4   UPC: 9 780060 987633 MSRP: $12.95   CDN$16.50 95 pp., 9.07" by 8" Second volume of the definitive guide to The Simpsons, covering seasons 9 and 10. Now incorporated (and greatly expanded) into Simpsons World above. See the document Errors in the Complete Guide for corrections and a description of the two different versions of this guide.

The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Edited by Ray Richmond and Antonio Coffman Softcover, November 1997, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-095252-0   UPC: 9 780060 952525 MSRP: $17.95   CDN$22.95 (originally $15.95  CDN$22.75, then $16.95  CDN$23.75) 249 pp., 9.08" by 8.05"  (currently in fourth revision, see below) Hardcover, October 1998, HarperCollins  (older edition) ISBN: 0-06-019348-4   UPC: 9 780060 193485 MSRP: $25.00  CDN$36.50 249 pp., 9.45" by 8.30" School/Library Binding, December 2003, rebound by (Econo-Clad) Sagebrush ISBN: 0-61-362159-X   UPC: 9 780613 621595 MSRP: $28.00 249 pp., 9.45" by 8.30" First volume of the original definitive guide to The Simpsons, covering seasons 1 through 8. Now incorporated (and greatly expanded) into Simpsons World above. See the document Errors in the Complete Guide for corrections to this book and a description of the four different versions of the softcover edition and the specifics on the hardcover edition.

Simpsons Library of Wisdom

Chief Wiggum Book of Crime and Punishment The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 10 Hardcover, October 2010, It Books (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-178743-4   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-178743-0 MSRP: $9.99   CDN$12.99 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

The Marge Book The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 9 Hardcover, March 2009, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-169880-6   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-169880-4 MSRP: $9.99   CDN$12.99 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

Flanders' Book of Faith The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 8 Hardcover, Mar 2008, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-133901-6   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-133901-1 MSRP: $9.95   CDN$10.95 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

The Book of Moe The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 7 Hardcover, Mar 2008, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-128432-7   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-128432-8 MSRP: $9.95   CDN$10.95 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

The Lisa Book The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 6 Hardcover, Sep 2006, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-074823-0   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-074823-4 MSRP: $9.95   CDN$12.50 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

The Krusty Book The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 5 Hardcover, Sep 2006, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-074822-2   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-074822-7 MSRP: $9.95   CDN$12.99 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

Comic Book Guy's Book of Pop Culture The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 4 Hardcover, Oct 2005, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-074821-4   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-074821-0 MSRP: $9.95   CDN$12.50 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

The Ralph Wiggum Book The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 3 Hardcover, Oct 2005, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-074820-6   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-074820-3 MSRP: $9.99   CDN$12.99 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

The Bart Book The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 2 Softcover, Oct 2004, Perennial Currents (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-073885-5   UPC: 9 780060 738853 50995 MSRP: $9.99   CDN$12.99 96 pp., 6.3" by 5.5" Hardcover, Oct 2005, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-111660-2   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-111660-5 MSRP: $9.99   CDN$12.99 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

The Homer Book The Simpsons Library of Wisdom  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening The Simpsons Library of Wisdom Volume 1 Softcover, Oct 2004, Perennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-073884-7   UPC: 9 780060 738846 MSRP: $9.99   CDN$12.99 96 pp., 6.3" by 5.5" Hardcover, Oct 2005, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-111661-0   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-111661-2 MSRP: $9.99   CDN$12.99 96 pp., 6.5" by 5.8"

Books in Print: Other Volumes

The Simpsons Handbook: Secret Tips from the Pros  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Hardcover, Jun 2007, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-123129-0   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-123129-2 MSRP: $39.95   CDN$49.95 128 pp., 11.1 x 9.1" A serious new publication, at a serious price, on how to draw our favorite family! From Harper: From basic lines and circles to vivid character illustrations, The Simpsons Handbook is a tribute to the time-honored tradition of hand-drawn animation. This lavishly detailed artist's manual unveils the complex secrets behind the deceptively simple and universally loved "Simpsons" characters. With creative insights, artist' sketches, helpful insider hints, and step-by-step instructions, enter the imagination of master doodler Matt Groening, creator of "The Simpsons," and receive some professional "how-to" advice from many of the animators and directors who have made the show the comedic standard, as well as the longest running animated show and situation comedy in television history.

The Simpsons Masterpiece Gallery: A Big Book of Posters  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, Jun 2007, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-134103-7   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-134103-8 MSRP: $17.95   CDN$22.99 104 pp. (fifty posters), 13.9 x 10.8" The 1990 Poster Book was posters; this is art!

Greetings from The Simpsons  (get it at Amazon.com) Another "Are We There Yet?" Book By Matt Groening Softcover, Jun 2007, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-134130-4   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-134130-4 UPC: 9 780061 341304 51295 MSRP: $12.95   CDN$16.99 64 pp. (32 postcards), 7.4" x 4.4" From Harper: It's a whole new gallery of tear-and-mail missives suitable for sending to your postal pen pals, relatively remote relations, bosom buddies abroad, or even your nastiest nemesis. Whether it's a "Wish You Were Here," a "Thinking of You," or a "Be Back Soon," these pocket-sized postcards from the familiar folks of Springfield, USA, are for anyone and everyone who needs a snicker, a titter, a chuckle, or a guffaw.

The Simpsons Ultra-Jumbo Rain-or-Shine Fun Book   (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Now re-released 13 years later with a slightly different cover! Original volume listed in Out of Print section. Softcover, May 2006, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-095006-4   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-095006-4 MSRP: $14.95   CDN$19.50 126 unnumbered pages, 11" by 9.25"

The Simpsons Guide to Springfield  (get it at Amazon.com) Another "Are We There Yet?" Book By Matt Groening Softcover, November 1998, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-095282-2   UPC: 9 780060 952822 MSRP: $13.95   CDN$16.50 130 pp., 7.01" by 9.02"

Matt Groening's Cartooning With the Simpsons   (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, August 1993, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096874-5   UPC: 9 780060 968748 MSRP: $12.95  CDN$19.95 (Originally $9.00  CDN$12.00  A$16.95, then $12.00) Softcover, 1998, Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0-590-51299-4   UPC: 9 780590 512992 Price: $5.95 (for schools only) 32 pp., 10.89" by 8.50" Note: See the UK Book list for the miniature 5.62" by 3.75" version of this book.

Bart Simpson's Guide to Life A wee handbook for the perplexed  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Hardcover, July 1993, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096975-X   UPC: 9 780060 969752 MSRP: $14.95  CDN$22.00 (Originally $10.00  CDN$13.50, then $12.95  CDN$18.00, then $13.95) 186 pp., 8.29" by 5.30"

The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album   (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, November 1991, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096582-7   UPC: 9 780060 965822 MSRP: $12.95  CDN$19.00  AUS$19.95  �8.99 (Originally $10.00  CDN$13.50  AUS$16.95  �7.99) 64 unnumbered pages, 9.94" by 11.88" Hardcover, November 2006, Harper (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN-10: 0-06-113830-4   ISBN-13: 978-0-06-113830-0 MSRP: $12.95  CDN$16.95 64 unnumbered pages, 7.1 x 8.3"

The Simpsons Rainy Day Fun Book  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, May 1991, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096861-3   UPC: 9 780060 968618 MSRP: $12.95  CDN$18.00 (Originally $7.95  CDN$10.95  AUS$16.95  �4.99, then $10.00  CDN$13.50) 64 pp., 10.86" by 9.15"

Books Out-Of-Print

The Simpsons Ultra-Jumbo Rain-or-Shine Fun Book   (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, May 1993, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-095006-4   UPC: 9 780060 950064 MSRP: $14.00  CDN$18.75  AUS$24.95 126 unnumbered pages, 11" by 9.25" Now re-released with a slightly different cover!

Making Faces With The Simpsons: A Book of Masks   (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, September 1992, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096875-3   UPC: 9 780060 968755 90000 MSRP: $9.00  CDN$12.00  AUS$16.95 32 unnumbered pages, 12" by 15"

The Simpsons Fun in the Sun Book  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, May 1992, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096873-7   UPC: 9 780060 968731 MSRP: $9.00  CDN$12.00  AUS$14.95  �4.99 64 unnumbered pages, 11" x 9.25"

Maggie Simpson's Alphabet Book  (get it at Amazon.com) By Maggie Groening and Matt Groening Softcover, September 1991, HarperCollinsPublishers ISBN: 0-694-00318-2   UPC: 046594 004956 00318 EAN: 9 780694 003181  (inside front cover) MSRP: $4.95  CDN$6.95 32 unnumbered pages, 8" by 8" Library Binding, September 1991, HarperCollinsPublishers ISBN: 0-06-020236-X   UPC: 9 780060 202361 90000 MSRP: $11.89  CDN$15.89 32 unnumbered pages, 8 1/4" by 8 3/8"

Maggie Simpson's Counting Book  (get it at Amazon.com) By Maggie Groening and Matt Groening Softcover, September 1991, HarperCollinsPublishers ISBN: 0-694-00319-0   UPC: 046594 004956 00319 EAN: 9 780694 003198  (inside front cover) MSRP: $4.95  CDN$6.95 32 unnumbered pages, 8" by 8" Library Binding, September 1991, HarperCollinsPublishers ISBN: 0-06-020238-6   UPC: 9 780060 202385 90000 MSRP: $11.89  CDN$15.89 32 unnumbered pages, 8 1/4" by 8 3/8"

Maggie Simpson's Book of Colors and Shapes   (get it at Amazon.com) By Maggie Groening and Matt Groening Softcover, September 1991, HarperCollinsPublishers ISBN: 0-694-00320-4   UPC: 046594 004956 00320 EAN: 9 780694 003204  (inside front cover) MSRP: $4.95  CDN$6.95 32 unnumbered pages, 8" by 8" Library Binding, September 1991, HarperCollinsPublishers ISBN: 0-06-020235-1   UPC: 9 780060 202354 90000 MSRP: $11.89  CDN$15.89 32 unnumbered pages, 8 1/4" by 8 3/8"

Maggie Simpson's Book of Animals  (get it at Amazon.com) By Maggie Groening and Matt Groening Softcover, September 1991, HarperCollinsPublishers ISBN: 0-694-000321-2   UPC: 046594 004956 00321 EAN: 9 780694 003211  (inside front cover) MSRP: $4.95  CDN$6.95 32 unnumbered pages, 8" by 8" Library Binding, September 1991, HarperCollinsPublishers ISBN: 0-06-020237-8   UPC: 9 780060 202378 90000 MSRP: $11.89  CDN$15.89 32 unnumbered pages, 8 1/4" by 8 3/8"

Greetings From the Simpsons  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Softcover, November 1990, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096580-0   UPC: 099455 008952 UPC: (from inside front cover) 9 780060 965808 MSRP: $8.95  CDN$11.95 32 postcards, 4.75" x 7.31"

The Simpsons Xmas Book  (get it at Amazon.com) By Matt Groening Teleplay by Mimi Pond Hardcover, November 1990, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096581-9   UPC: 099455 012959 UPC: (from flyleaf) 9 780060 985815 MSRP: $12.95  CDN$14.95 48 unnumbered pages, 8.75" by 9.75" Softcover, 1992, HarperPerennial (HarperCollinsPublishers ) ISBN: 0-06-096960-1   UPC: 099455 005951 UPC: (from inside front cover) 9 780060 969608 MSRP: $5.95  CDN$7.95 48 unnumbered pages, 8.5" by 9.5"

Announced But Never Released Homer's Guide to Being a Man, a hardcover book by Matt Groening, was announced by HarperCollins under ISBN 0-06-095333-0 to be available by October 2000 for MSRP: $18.00 but was subsequently cancelled. The UK Edition was listed under ISBN 0-00-257061-0 to be available in December 2001 for MSRP: �9.99. According to Bill Morrison on nohomers.net in 2002, "We're working on the next installment of "Complete Guide" for Harper Collins, and after that we will resume work on HGTBAM. It's an ambitious project, as Homer has quite a bit to say on the subject."

Lisa Simpson, Girl Detective: The Case of the Stolen Stacy, a 160 page hardcover book by Matt Groening, was announced by HarperCollins under ISBN 0-00-719941-4 to be available by May 2005 but was subsequently cancelled. According to Bill Morrison on nohomers.net, "That's a book we were developing that Matt wanted to take more time on. He liked the story and the art, but wasn't convinced that novelizing the Simpsons characters was the right thing to do, either for the characters or for the fans. We had an outline, a sample chapter and a few illustrations done. We're considering working the story into a Lisa comic book that may be a mixture of prose, comics, and illustration, along the lines of the way Terry Moore approaches his 'Strangers in Paradise' comic."

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