--- product_id: 10034140 title: "The Acme Novelty Library (Pantheon Graphic Library)" price: "€ 98.34" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/10034140-the-acme-novelty-library-pantheon-graphic-library store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Acme Novelty Library (Pantheon Graphic Library) **Price:** € 98.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Acme Novelty Library (Pantheon Graphic Library) - **How much does it cost?** € 98.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/10034140-the-acme-novelty-library-pantheon-graphic-library) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Utterly eschewing the general bonhomie surrounding the newly-minted contemporary regard for the comic strip medium as a language of complicated personal expression and artistic sophistication, professional colorist and award-winning letterer F. C. Ware returns to the book trade with “The ACME Novelty Library,” a hardcover distillation of all his surviving one-page cartoon jokes with which he tuckpointed the holes of his regular comic book periodical over the past decade. Sometimes claimed to be his “best work” by those who really don’t know any better, this definitive congestion of stories of the future, the old west, and even of modern life nonetheless tries to stay interesting by including a luminescent map of the heavens, a chart of the general structure of the universe, assorted cut-out activitites, and a complete history of The ACME Novelty Company itself, decorated by rare photographs, early business ventures, not to mention the smallest example of a Comic Strip ever before offered to the general public. All in all, it will likely prove a rather mild disappointment, but at least it catches the light in a nice way and may force a smile here and there before being shelved for the next generation’s ultimate disregard and/or disposal. Review: Pure Brilliance - I read this after my first daughter was born and my wife returned to work after maternity leave. We lined up our vacations so I'd have time off after she returned to work. It was miserably hot outside. My daughter spent most days eating and crying. The rest of a difficult week was spent reading this. It was my temporary escape. It was brutally honest, but humorous at the same time. It was exactly what I needed. If I had to boil this book down to a sentence, it would be "Yes, life IS that bad . . . but your life is not that bad so enjoy the ups and downs as much as possible." I suggest the book to everyone, but it has a special place in the hearts of comic book collectors and geeks such as myself. Review: Cartoon art at its finest - I love this book. Well done! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #855,103 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #719 in Graphic Novel Anthologies (Books) #1,043 in Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels #1,044 in Literary Graphic Novels (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 65 Reviews | ## Images ![The Acme Novelty Library (Pantheon Graphic Library) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61x11uDh3KL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Brilliance *by K***S on January 2, 2013* I read this after my first daughter was born and my wife returned to work after maternity leave. We lined up our vacations so I'd have time off after she returned to work. It was miserably hot outside. My daughter spent most days eating and crying. The rest of a difficult week was spent reading this. It was my temporary escape. It was brutally honest, but humorous at the same time. It was exactly what I needed. If I had to boil this book down to a sentence, it would be "Yes, life IS that bad . . . but your life is not that bad so enjoy the ups and downs as much as possible." I suggest the book to everyone, but it has a special place in the hearts of comic book collectors and geeks such as myself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cartoon art at its finest *by A***N on November 23, 2024* I love this book. Well done! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a work of art *by C***S on February 8, 2010* I purchased this as a gift, and my daughter was amazed by the book. She had studied the artist in a college course, but this particular edition captivated her--the artistry, subtlety and detail were the source of hours of enjoyment reading and studying the book. It's a work of art. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/10034140-the-acme-novelty-library-pantheon-graphic-library](https://www.desertcart.be/products/10034140-the-acme-novelty-library-pantheon-graphic-library) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*