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FoxTrot Anthologies
FoxTrot Beyond a Doubt by Bill Amend
"The Fox household is a nonstop, always funny, battleground; humor that hits home for anyone who's ever been part of a family." --BookwatchThere is no doubt that the Fox family is one of the favorites of the cartoon strip world.Through the five Foxes in FoxTrot Beyond a Doubt, cartoonist Bill Amend creates a comic peek into what family life is really trying. Between son Jason's elaborate schemes, daughter Paige's attempts at cooking, and son Peter's indoor football games, life is rarely dull for parents Andy and Roger Fox.In this treasury, which is comprised of bestsellers At Least This Place Sells T-Shirts and The Return of the Lone Iguana, the Foxes find themselves again surviving an amusing round of adventure, from their summer vacation at Fun-Fun Universe, to Paige's adventures in baby-sitting, to Jason's inaugural ice-cream date. At the same time, the Foxes also face a variety of real-life situations, from thermostat wars to forced vegetarianism to Roger's challenges with a workplace efficiency expert. All in all, this spirited family of five gives fans by the millions a daily dose of reality with a side-splitting helping of humor.
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First published March 1, 1997
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Bill Amend
62 books299 followersBill Amend is an American cartoonist, best known for his comic strip FoxTrot.
Born as William J. C. Amend III, Amend attended high school in Burlingame, California where he was a cartoonist on his school newspaper. Amend is an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended Amherst College, where he drew comics for the college paper. He majored in physics and graduated in 1984.
After a short time in the animation business, Amend decided to pursue a cartooning career and signed on with Universal Press Syndicate. FoxTrot first appeared on April 10, 1988.
Amend currently lives in the midwestern United States with his wife and two children, a boy and girl.
Born as William J. C. Amend III, Amend attended high school in Burlingame, California where he was a cartoonist on his school newspaper. Amend is an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended Amherst College, where he drew comics for the college paper. He majored in physics and graduated in 1984.
After a short time in the animation business, Amend decided to pursue a cartooning career and signed on with Universal Press Syndicate. FoxTrot first appeared on April 10, 1988.
Amend currently lives in the midwestern United States with his wife and two children, a boy and girl.
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May 16, 2024
Like the other books, this one was a blast.
February 1, 2025
Still as good today as it was when I was a child
February 14, 2016
it is a great set of comic strips that make you laugh a lot I was laughing almost every page so great. I like that you can really relate to the characters and like any good book be transported into the world of the book or in this case comic
September 19, 2021
Wanting to introduce the children to other comic strips besides Garfield and Calvin and Hobbs, I've been getting out different ones from the library. This is one of the ones we've picked up and we all loved it.
The Fox family live life in the mid 90s. Peter and Paige are in high school and so there are lots of strips about all the delight and drama that is high school life. Younger brother Jason -- a major geek with a huge IQ and very little sense -- makes everyone's life as annoying as possible. Lots of jokes about dial up internet and early websites.
The Fox family live life in the mid 90s. Peter and Paige are in high school and so there are lots of strips about all the delight and drama that is high school life. Younger brother Jason -- a major geek with a huge IQ and very little sense -- makes everyone's life as annoying as possible. Lots of jokes about dial up internet and early websites.
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September 20, 2024For my cozy square I picked this book, which is easily in my top 20 most read books. Yes some of the jokes were stale even 20 years ago but it still made me chuckle.
Rereading this, the thing that struck me the most was Denise, Peter's girlfriend. She's blind but she's an integrated member of the cast and the jokes are never at her expense but neither is the fact that she is blind always brought up. Most newspaper comics don't do disabilities that well.
2024 summer book bingo square: Cozy
Rereading this, the thing that struck me the most was Denise, Peter's girlfriend. She's blind but she's an integrated member of the cast and the jokes are never at her expense but neither is the fact that she is blind always brought up. Most newspaper comics don't do disabilities that well.
2024 summer book bingo square: Cozy
September 5, 2022
Unlike the other FoxTrot treasuries I own, I first read this one in the last few years, so the strips were more familiar this time. I find that to enjoy most comic strips on repeated readings, you kind of have to have mostly forgotten them. Though that applies somewhat less to Calvin and Hobbes. But then, the reason I went so long without reading all my Calvin and Hobbes books was that I even sort of got tired of those.
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May 26, 2023
My first ever volume of Foxtrot and the spark of my obsession with purchasing every single publication of this comic series. I have been in love with the Fox family since I was a kid and that love has only grown with time. This is one of the few series I have carried with me for decades and still pick it up for a laugh and a heavy dose of nostalgia whenever I need it.
November 1, 2017
Classic FoxTrot!
August 26, 2019
This book is really great.
April 17, 2023
We remain in the 'autopilot' era of FoxTrot comics. They're still interesting and funny, but you generally know what to expect. They haven't become formulaic, but there's little experimentation, character growth, or unexpected topics. The humor comes mainly from putting the characters you know and loves into slightly different situations and seeing them behave just as you'd expect. They're now predictable old friends instead of strangers we're still trying to figure out.
Jason continues to be a central figure in many storylines, with his interests in pop culture and technology prominently featured. His enthusiasm for Star Trek: Generations, the Internet, and The X-Files highlights his fascination with technology and popular culture, maintaining the comic's relevance to contemporary readers. Additionally, his foray into archery and magic are more lasting hobbies that would be relatable to young readers even today.
Paige's storylines in this set focus on her involvement in school activities and her relationships with her peers. Her role as Cleopatra in the school play, her experience with babysitting, and her secret admirer prank by Peter provide a window into her daily life and the challenges she faces as a teenager. These storylines resonate with readers who can relate to the ups and downs of adolescence.
Peter's storylines continue to revolve around his relationships and school experiences. His efforts to help Denise study for the SATs, his involvement with the baseball team, and his struggle to complete a book report on Moby Dick contribute to his character's development as a typical high school student. These relatable storylines create a sense of familiarity and empathy with the character.
The parental figures, Andy and Roger, also play a more significant role in this set of storylines. Andy's experience with getting hooked on Doomathon II and Roger's interactions with the efficiency consultant for work shows that they are not immune to the challenges and distractions of modern life. Their storylines provide a humorous look into the lives of the parents, making them more relatable and engaging for adult readers.
The tribute comics to The Far Side are particularly noteworthy in this book. The strips themselves are a little disappointing but it's pretty cool that Amend took the time to acknowledge the work of a cartoonist he surely admired.
Jason continues to be a central figure in many storylines, with his interests in pop culture and technology prominently featured. His enthusiasm for Star Trek: Generations, the Internet, and The X-Files highlights his fascination with technology and popular culture, maintaining the comic's relevance to contemporary readers. Additionally, his foray into archery and magic are more lasting hobbies that would be relatable to young readers even today.
Paige's storylines in this set focus on her involvement in school activities and her relationships with her peers. Her role as Cleopatra in the school play, her experience with babysitting, and her secret admirer prank by Peter provide a window into her daily life and the challenges she faces as a teenager. These storylines resonate with readers who can relate to the ups and downs of adolescence.
Peter's storylines continue to revolve around his relationships and school experiences. His efforts to help Denise study for the SATs, his involvement with the baseball team, and his struggle to complete a book report on Moby Dick contribute to his character's development as a typical high school student. These relatable storylines create a sense of familiarity and empathy with the character.
The parental figures, Andy and Roger, also play a more significant role in this set of storylines. Andy's experience with getting hooked on Doomathon II and Roger's interactions with the efficiency consultant for work shows that they are not immune to the challenges and distractions of modern life. Their storylines provide a humorous look into the lives of the parents, making them more relatable and engaging for adult readers.
The tribute comics to The Far Side are particularly noteworthy in this book. The strips themselves are a little disappointing but it's pretty cool that Amend took the time to acknowledge the work of a cartoonist he surely admired.
February 19, 2009
Amend is one of the funniest comic artists around. His jokes are funny and hit family relationships squarely on the head. He is a very talented artist, and very imaginative. I love to look for his "Easter eggs" in the form of newspaper articles with comic writer jokes and how from frame to frame the Fox's household picture and magazines will "move". Overall anyone who loves to laugh aloud will enjoy this.
October 3, 2013
When I was working in any of the many bookstores where I was employed and I did not want (or have the time) to read my current book, I would grab one of these collections to read on my too short break. I slowly but surely worked my way through several series. These are great time killers and will usually improve your mood no matter how hectic the day. Laughter can be the best solution to dealing with the public.
May 16, 2015
This was a walk down memory lane with some of these jokes about modem speed, back when the internet was still new. My goodness, that was me playing Doom...and the phone line being tied up...and that horrible feeling when you realized you'd gone over your time on the internet because you were charged by the HOUR. Yikes!
We've come a long way, but the book is still funny to those of us who remember. And there's plenty of jokes that are timeless. Love Foxtrot!
We've come a long way, but the book is still funny to those of us who remember. And there's plenty of jokes that are timeless. Love Foxtrot!
November 2, 2015
Eh. it was funny, but not as funny as assorted. Assorted is really good but it doesn't always hit the mark. I liked the,"Oh very funny." on the page like the cover. Jason just has to have some good jokes. Like from the website, this needs more like them. It just isn't that funny when it comes to these jokes. Paige is tormented, but not enough. I wouldn't recommend it.
July 14, 2008
when i was in high school, i would always read fox trot, calvin adn hobbes, and teh far side every morning before i went to school. man those were great funny-page days.....except there also was cathy and for better, or worse.
March 19, 2009
For good clean family life humor, you can't go wrong with Foxtrot. Following teen angst, parent confusion, and total chaos, Amend does a perfect job of making the reader laugh out loud as you follow the lives of each family member in the Fox family. A great read for a good laugh!
July 15, 2010
I love reading foxtrot so much. I didn't realize how many of the foxtrot books I hadn't read until i actually looked up how many there were... I was so sad when they discontinued printing foxtrot in the newspapers.
April 29, 2021
Foxtrot Beyond a Doubt by Bill Amend (Andrews McMeel Publishing LLC 1977)(741.5973) is a real hoot as always. The further adventures of the Fox family continues to delight. My rating: 7/10, finished 10/17/11.
August 17, 2007
There's no other way of saying it except that FoxTrot is made of awesome. Amen!
November 13, 2007
foxtrot is one of the few cartoons that has ever consistently made me laugh out loud. i can read them over and over again if i need a good cheering-up.
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October 13, 2008good
February 23, 2014
18 Nov 2010
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July 27, 2011I loved this so much, I bought the collection.
August 26, 2024
Another compendium of a former daily comic series that I love reading.
June 8, 2012
a big book of the best of this series.
November 6, 2012
Holy smokes, I giggle so much while I read these. By far, the best comics out there.
September 10, 2013
I love foxtrot and have read all these books several times.
May 13, 2018
Another great Foxtrot collection!
August 22, 2007
How to acquire free ice cream...
July 10, 2008
Sometimes you just want a good laugh
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