{"product_id":"manfried-the-man-isbn-9781683690153","title":"Manfried the Man","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this hilarious graphic novel, the roles of cats and humans are reversed, putting humanoid felines in charge of tiny, dimwitted little man-pets. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManfried the Man\u003c\/i\u003e was named one of the Best Comics of 2018 by \u003ci\u003eA.V. Club\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Paste\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Manfried, a stray man taken in by the likable but introverted tomcat Steve Catson. Stuck in a dead-end job and bemoaning a nonexistent love life, Steve depends on his pet man for friendship and support. But when Steve’s carelessness results in Manfried getting lost, Steve has no choice but to muster his meager resources to bring his best friend home safe. Can a cat who can’t even clean up his own apartment manage to find his missing man before it’s too late? In an all-new series based on the wildly-popular tumblr webcomic, classic comic strip layouts and colorful cartoon art make this a fun read. It’s a great gift for comics fans, pet owners, cat lovers, or anyone who appreciates a story full of humor and adventure, with a sweet friendship at its heart.\u003cb\u003eNamed a \"Best Comics of 2018\" by \u003ci\u003eA.V. Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNamed one of \u003ci\u003ePaste\u003c\/i\u003e’s \"25 Best Comic Books of 2018\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must read for pet owners of any stripe.”—\u003ci\u003eA.V. Club\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A simple tale of affection, devotion, and worry...though its narrative beats are familiar, that makes them no less adorable.”—Vulture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There’s something in this story that can resonate with everyone - even if you’re more of a dog person.”—\u003ci\u003eNewsarama\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Unexpectedly touching.”—The Comics Beat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anyone who loves their pets as much as (or more than) they do other humans will happily read it cover to cover.”—\u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delightful twist on the human\/cat relationship.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An entertaining and often laugh-out-loud twist on reality.”—\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A surprisingly sweet story about companionship.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Joyous and utterly delightful.”—\u003ci\u003eStorgy magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Major and Bastow have a keen eye for details and a lot of the humor comes because they have thought things through to their logical and hilarious conclusions...But also because the life of Steve Catson is so sensitively drawn, and reminds us of people we know, or including ourselves.”—\u003ci\u003eSequential Tart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaitlin Major, \u003c\/b\u003ecreator of Manfried\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eis a Toronto-based comics writer and illustrator. Her webcomics include \u003ci\u003eHome Sick\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeach Plum Pear, Yer a Witch Milly\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Spirit and the Spider. \u003c\/i\u003eCaitlin works as an animation compositor at Skyship Entertainment, an animation studio in Toronto that specializes in kids’ programming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Bastow \u003c\/b\u003eis a comics creator and commercial illustrator. She illustrated Quirk Books’ \u003ci\u003eThe Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy\u003c\/i\u003e and has drawn for the comics \u003ci\u003eLumberjanes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAdventure Time\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCapture Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e. She self-published the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eWax and Wane \u003c\/i\u003e(coloring by Caitlin Major), and her 2017 autobiographical comic, \u003ci\u003eYear Long Summer\u003c\/i\u003e, was nominated for an Ignatz Award.","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299830583525,"sku":"NP9781683690153","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683690153.jpg?v=1767732211","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/manfried-the-man-isbn-9781683690153","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}