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I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf Kindle & comiXology

by Grant Snider (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 782 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Conceptual Arts
A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics.

 

It’s no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our books as sacred objects. In this lighthearted collection of one- and two-page comics, writer-artist Grant Snider explores bookishness in all its forms, and the love of writing and reading, building on the beloved literary comics featured on his website, Incidental Comics. I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf is the perfect gift for bookworms of all ages.

“This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere . . . The panels range from gently clever to surprisingly profound to laugh-out-loud.” —Publishers Weekly

“A prescient book for these times.” —Newsarama
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“With I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, Snider—an artist, writer and orthodontist—has gathered up a decade's worth of his comics for boisterous bookworms into one convenient volume…Snider’s thoughtful cartoons for bibliophiles also reveal he’s a well-rounded reader himself.”―New York Times Book Review

“This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere.”―Publishers Weekly

“...Grant Snider has a prescient book for these times…”―Chris Arrant, Newsarama

“If you surround yourself with books and can’t imagine life without them, you’ll definitely want to add Snider’s new collection to your shelf.”―KMUW

“This is a delightful and humorous collection of comics about the joys of being a book lover, from collecting large amounts of books to (sometimes) getting around to reading them.”―Book Riot

“…colorful panels convey just the right amount of information, seasoned with sly allusions and inside jokes aimed at the avid reader. Anyone with the book bug will savor Snider’s brand of humor.”―BookPage

About the Author

Grant Snider is an orthodontist by day and an artist by night. His comics have been featured in the Kansas City Star, the New York Times, and The New Yorker, as well as The Best American Comics 2013 anthology. He lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his wife and four children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WJ3WYT9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS Comic Arts; Illustrated edition (April 14, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 14, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 230.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
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Grant Snider writes, draws, and lives in Wichita, Kansas. His first book, "The Shape of Ideas," is a personal exploration of the joys and frustrations of the creative process. His work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, The Kansas City Star, The Best American Comics 2013, and across the internet as the popular strip "Incidental Comics." Grant works as an orthodontist in his day job. You can often find him carrying a sketchbook, lost in his own thoughts.

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Customers find this comic book enjoyable and perfect for book lovers, featuring cute illustrations and clever wordplay. Moreover, the writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it includes tips about writing. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's accuracy and comprehensive content, with one mentioning it covers everything a passionate reader would want.

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22 customers mention "Enjoyment"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very enjoyable and perfect for readers, particularly appreciating its comic strip format and plentiful puns.

"So creative, funny, spot on, beautiful and inspiring!! A must for both readers and writers. Look forward to reading more by Grant Snider." Read more

"...It was fun and I admit to enjoying a little at a time for quite a while...." Read more

"...The art is cute, the words profound and the puns plentiful. I highly recommend this book to any lover of poetry, literature, or the English language." Read more

"...a fun and interesting trip into Grant Snider's psyche...." Read more

17 customers mention "Art style"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the art style of the book, with its cute illustrations, and one customer notes that the drawings are simple enough while another points out the smart cartoons about reading.

"So creative, funny, spot on, beautiful and inspiring!! A must for both readers and writers. Look forward to reading more by Grant Snider." Read more

"...It was however very clever and well done and covers just about everything that a fanatical reader and or writer could possibly consider...." Read more

"...The art is cute, the words profound and the puns plentiful. I highly recommend this book to any lover of poetry, literature, or the English language." Read more

"...Cute but not a reread, mostly meh." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one mentioning it includes comics about reading and writing.

"So creative, funny, spot on, beautiful and inspiring!! A must for both readers and writers. Look forward to reading more by Grant Snider." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book to any lover of poetry, literature, or the English language." Read more

"...Didn't know it was going to be a comic collection but, okay, lots of tips about writing and writers are sprinkled throughout in humorous freeform..." Read more

"I enjoyed this book of comics about books - both reading and writing them...." Read more

5 customers mention "Wordplay"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's wordplay, with one noting it provides an interesting insight into Grant Snider's psyche.

"So creative, funny, spot on, beautiful and inspiring!! A must for both readers and writers. Look forward to reading more by Grant Snider." Read more

"...The art is cute, the words profound and the puns plentiful. I highly recommend this book to any lover of poetry, literature, or the English language." Read more

"...a fun and interesting trip into Grant Snider's psyche...." Read more

"...Definitions were not only hysterical, they were insightful, honest and spot on. Progression on subjects was also lovely (see reading to a child)...." Read more

4 customers mention "Accuracy"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book completely accurate.

"So creative, funny, spot on, beautiful and inspiring!! A must for both readers and writers. Look forward to reading more by Grant Snider." Read more

"...Definitions were not only hysterical, they were insightful, honest and spot on. Progression on subjects was also lovely (see reading to a child)...." Read more

"This book is clever, cute, mildly humorous and fairly accurate...." Read more

"...This felt so personal and completely accurate. Phenomenal book! Must get a printed copy." Read more

3 customers mention "Book content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's content, with one mentioning it covers everything a book hoarder would want, while another notes it includes more books than expected.

"...It was however very clever and well done and covers just about everything that a fanatical reader and or writer could possibly consider...." Read more

"...little book of comic strips about books and reading and writing and more books. Did I mention its about books😎..." Read more

"...stripes: writers, aspiring writers, bibliophiles, book snobs, and book hoarders...." Read more

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  • Anne-Marie Torp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023
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    So creative, funny, spot on, beautiful and inspiring!! A must for both readers and writers. Look forward to reading more by Grant Snider.
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  • LynnS77
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clever Comic Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
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    I confess that this book took me by surprise in every way possible. First of all, I had no idea it was a comic and then when I found out how long it was I was really shocked! This had to have taken an eternity to illustrate and write!

    It was however very clever and well done and covers just about everything that a fanatical reader and or writer could possibly consider. It was fun and I admit to enjoying a little at a time for quite a while. This isn’t a comic you sit down and enjoy like a story, but it is the story of all of us obsessed readers.

    I liked it enough to give this a solid four stars and people who are into this sort of thing would probably give it five.
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  • Cathrine Bonham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comics about the love of poetry, reading, and words.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
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    I love this comic collection. As an author I found it very relatable and encouraging.

    The art is cute, the words profound and the puns plentiful. I highly recommend this book to any lover of poetry, literature, or the English language.
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  • JANET
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected but....
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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    ... a fun and interesting trip into Grant Snider's psyche. Didn't know it was going to be a comic collection but, okay, lots of tips about writing and writers are sprinkled throughout in humorous freeform thought. There was no judgement of my bookshelf or anyone else's here which was disappointing given the misleading title. Cute but not a reread, mostly meh.
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  • Madina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Long wanted, absolutely hit
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
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    Love this book, very fast shipped, perfectly packed.
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  • Helen
    5.0 out of 5 stars magic!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
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    This book needs 10 stars. I have seen a few of his cartoons in the NYorker, but didn’t know he had written this and a couple others - yes I will be buying those too. Every chapter and every page was perfect. Definitions were not only hysterical, they were insightful, honest and spot on. Progression on subjects was also lovely (see reading to a child). I want to copy several to post in our library for their humor but also for direction - how to read, what to read, how to write, etc. thank you for such a wonderful (and quick!) read. And reread.
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  • Katie A.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
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    Definitely for book lovers only. Some clever wordplay and cute illustrations. Would be good for a gift. Two warnings: it gets a little repetitive if you don’t read it in small bits and about a third of the book is actually about writing, not reading.
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  • granny70
    5.0 out of 5 stars VERY FUNNY
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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    A gift for my son who is in the library business. He loved it!!
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  • Ilias P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rolig bok med korta tecknade serier
    Reviewed in Sweden on August 21, 2023
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    En bok som handlar om böcker och talar direkt till bokälskare. Köpte en till mig själv och några månader senare en till som present till en vän (som också älskar böcker). Boken är underhållande och varje tecknad serie tar 1-2 sidor, något som gör boken lättläst.
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  • Simone Abreu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lindo!
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 26, 2023
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    Livro sobre livros.
    Ilustrações belíssimas.
    Todos os leitores compulsivos, como eu, vão se identificar. Também traz um olhar empático para os autores, especialmente em seus momentos de agruras.
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  • kurofune
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delizioso
    Reviewed in Italy on May 14, 2020
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    Ho aspettato parecchio che uscisse questo libro, ho anche il precedente The shape of ideas che è un altro piccolo gioiello. Le tavole disegnate sono bellissime, semplici, a tratti spiritose o poetiche, sempre garbate e mai banali. Un bel libro sia da leggere che da regalare a chi ama i libri e ama sognare e creare.
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    Reviewed in Italy on May 14, 2020
    Ho aspettato parecchio che uscisse questo libro, ho anche il precedente The shape of ideas che è un altro piccolo gioiello. Le tavole disegnate sono bellissime, semplici, a tratti spiritose o poetiche, sempre garbate e mai banali. Un bel libro sia da leggere che da regalare a chi ama i libri e ama sognare e creare.
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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Drolatique juste coloré lumineux ; à offrir !
    Reviewed in France on April 20, 2021
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    Un livre drolatique, fantaisiste, si juste. A offrir, à donner, à partager. Ce n’est pas intello mais intime subjectif tendre coloré. Lumineux !
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  • Ruperto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Formidable
    Reviewed in Spain on March 6, 2021
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    Compré este libro esperando el típico y simple elogio de la lectura que he visto en muchos otros libros. Pero es mucho más que eso. Snider efectúa un despliegue impresionante de agudeza e ironía en torno a la pasión por leer, escribir y coleccionar libros, en formato de cómic. No es un simple conjunto de chistes dibujados, sino un ensayo visual estructurado en pequeños "capítulos" de una o dos páginas sobre todo tipo de temas relacionados con la literatura y la escritura ( los clásicos que nos sentimos obligados a leer pero nunca leemos, los géneros literarios, la organización interminable de nuestra biblioteca personal, los sitios más cómodos para leer, la búsqueda de inspiración para escribir, etc.) que el autor aprovecha para componer todo tipo de divertidos juegos visuales. Así, una escalera gigante sirve para representar las etapas de la vida de un lector ; una montaña rusa, para simbolizar las diversas partes de una historia leída ; una panorámica de una ciudad, para identificar las distintas causas de bloqueo de un escritor.

    Ese es el gran mérito del libro, la increíble imaginación de Snider para hacer metáforas visuales con las palabras, para representar en dibujos (sencillos, esquemáticos, pero muy creativos) conceptos complejos con un toque de humor. Lo mismo narra la vida de un Ampersand (&), incluyendo su frustrado amor por una nota musical, como descubre las utilidades que un libro puede tener como manta, espejo, ventana o escondite ; tan pronto hace una descripción de cómo serán los libros y la lectura en el futuro, como muestra el retrato de distintos tipos de lectores ; y siempre, en todos los casos, de forma irónica, surrealista y divertida. Se trata por tanto de un libro muy recomendable para los amantes de la lectura que quieran ver sus manías descritas con humor.
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