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Art Direction: Brian Taylor — Pneuma Books
I was contracted to parody Norman Rockwell’s famous “Four Freedoms: Freedom From Want” illustration (better known as “Thanksgiving”) for the good people over at Chicken Soup for the Soul. The book is titled, All in the Family: 101 Stories about the Fine Line between Comedy and Tragedy in Our “Dysfunctional” Families.
Almost everyone thinks their own family is “dysfunctional” or at least has a dysfunctional member or two. These stories of wacky yet lovable relatives, holiday meltdowns, and funny foibles, along with more serious stories about abuse, controlling family members, and flare-ups, show readers that they aren’t alone. All in the Family is a quirky and fun holiday book, and a great bridal shower or wedding gift! Norman Rockwell’s famous “Freedom from Want” Thanksgiving family painting appears on the back cover and is lovingly parodied on the front, driving home the point that all our families, no matter how much we love them, are just a little dysfunctional!
The book will go on sale: 10/20/09
Chicken Soup: cheapest people on earth!
I used to get paid quite well – negotiated it up for every cartoon I sold. I stood in line to meet Jack Canfield once and chat with him, but mostly I dealt with editors.
I believe in being honest in these tough times. They used to offer $300 a cartoon. I went way up, and in fact never accepted $300. Then about 4 years ago they lowered it to $200. Then some were $100. Then some editors offered $50, “but more if they had money left over at the end.” Haven’t submitted to them in years.
These books sell about 1/4 million each. Worldwide, even more. Funny – not – the authors write a lot of inspirational self-help books on the side. Since actions speak louder than the words in your books, way to pave your way to hell, boys.
PS. Found you on Daryl’s site!