Ew, It's Beautiful: A False Knees Comic Collection - Softcover

Barkman, Joshua

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1524897647 ISBN 13: 9781524897642

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

From the Eisner-nominated creator of the False Knees webcomic comes another witty and artful collection on themes of loneliness, creativity, wonder, and the beauty of the ordinary.

Joshua Barkman returns with another unforgettable collection of comics from his beloved False Knees webcomic. Through expressive illustrations and brilliantly understated humor, birds debate life's biggest questions, squirrels overcomplicate simple problems, insects offer sarcastic commentary, and countless other creatures navigate the joys and frustrations of everyday existence.

Featuring Barkman's signature blend of observational comedy, emotional warmth, and beautifully illustrated wildlife, this collection celebrates the quirks of both animals and humans.

• New comic collection of clever, relatable humor inspired by birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and wildlife
• Filled with relatable observational comedy and expressive artwork
• Features standalone comics that are easy to enjoy and perfect for sharing
• Perfect for bird lovers, comic fans, nature enthusiasts, and wildlife lovers

Delight in these relatable comics that celebrate the humor, beauty, and everyday absurdity of the natural world.

About this title

About the Author

Joshua Barkman lives in Montréal with his partner and two cats, who are forbidden to hunt birds. His previous published work includes False Knees: An Illustrated Guide to Animal Behavior and several long-form comics, one of which (Spores) was nominated for an Eisner Award.

Edition details

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1524897647
• ISBN 13: 9781524897642
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144