Close to Home Classics

Happy Birthday to John McPherson's quick-witted and zany characters whose unconventional and twisted humor make Close to Home one of the funniest cartoons in the comics world!

Close to Home'Classics presents the best cartoons from the strips' repertoire, representing the major themes that have played out in its history: school, medical, office, kids, marriage, and sports. John McPherson has selected the ‘best of' in each category and he provides commentary on the strip. Close to Home's current and former editors also chime in with their favorites. The book includes a section with a brief tutorial on how he creates the cartoon,  which is one of the most popular presentations at his speaking engagements.