BRINGING UP FATHER From Sea To Shining Sea

Debuting in 1913, Bringing Up Father features new millionaire Jiggs, whose desire to stay in his old blue-collar neighborhood and to hang with his "low-life" buddies is constantly at odds with his wife Maggie's dreams of hobnobbing in high society. George McManus adds funny gags, outlandish costumes, eye-catching artwork, and lush, Art Deco designs to the daily and Sunday strips from January 1939-July 1940. Co-starring their debutante daughter, Nora, a beautiful pin-up, who dresses in all the latest fashions, making her a heartthrob for millions of boys and men.

From Sea To Shining Sea co-stars their debutante daughter, Nora, a beautiful pin-up, dressed in all the latest fashions, which makes her a heartthrob for millions. This mis-matched family take a trip across North America to visit all the then-classic sights: Niagara Falls, Hoover Damn, Yellowstone, The Grand Canyon, etc., in the most famous story in the strip's 80 plus year history. McManus, possibly more than any other cartoonist, brought a flair for accurate architecture and detail to this strip. Cars, houses, interiors, bridges, are all done with a wonderful Art Deco feel, making the strip a joy to examine closely. 2010 Eisner Award Nominee for "Best Archival Project." Out of Print. Condition: Fine. Slightly bumped corners, minor edge wear on the dust jacket.