A special two-book set exclusively available to Amazon.com customers: two books that are fluffy and poopy, humpy and happy, and full of kitties, puppies, bunnies, and crazy images from the archives of Charles S. Anderson Design Company. Yep, it'sFluffy Humpy Poopy PuppyandHappy Kitty Bunny Pony, together at last! What is it about fluffy bunnies with bows, baby ducks splashing in puddles, kittens snuggled in baskets, and little lambs on their way to school?Happy Kitty Bunny Ponycelebrates America's "cult of the cute" in all its campy, kitschy, ironic glory. With more than 200 images from the print and advertising archives of the Charles S. Anderson Design Company, this collection is an amazingly rich testament to America's fascination with cute things. The hilarious commentary byMystery Science Theater 3000host Mike Nelson, spiked with fun and curious facts, bits of sarcasm, and dry and not-so-dry wit, is as surprising and bizarre as the images themselves. So go ahead and join the funeveryone from art students to your grandma is already shouting the cult-of-the-cute battle cry:Happy Kitty Bunny Pony! Hot on the trail ofHappy Kitty Bunny Ponycomes this wry tribute to our canine companions,Fluffy Humpy Poopy Puppy. So what is it about dogs anyway? Man's best friend is smelly, nosy, often soggy--but of course also completely adorable and unquestionably loveable. Dogs have careened their way through America's modern-age media and pop culture, and this elbow-and-a-wink collection of images from the print and advertising archives of the award-winning Charles S. Anderson Design Company is an amazingly rich and diverse celebration of both canine kitsch and the heartfelt devotion inspired by our misbehaving friends. Master of hilarity andMystery Science Theater 3000host Michael J. Nelson puts all of this into an admittedly skewed perspective, guaranteeing an outburst of giggles the next time you find a wet nose in your lap.

Containing over 200 images from the print and advertising archives of the Charles S. Anderson Design Company in combination with a hilarious text by the legendary Michael J. Nelson, this book is an amazingly rich and sharply funny testament to America's fascination with cute things.

A fun and fascinating deep dive for "devoted and loyal MST3K fans" (Library Journal) that reveals the impact and creation of the cult-hit television series Mystery Science Theater 3000. Few television shows can boast the long-term cult popularity and cultural influence of Mystery Science Theater 3000—or MST3K to its legions of devoted fans, known collectively as MSTies. Created by quirky standup comic Joel Hodgson and producer Jim Mallon, Mystery Science Theater 3000 was a low-budget and altogether unconventional comedy series about a man trapped in space and forced to watch the worst movies ever made alongside a pair of homemade, wisecracking robots named Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot. In Mystery Science Theater 3000: A Cultural History, Matt Foy and Christopher J. Olson explore the vast cultural influence of the cult television series, charting how the show’s aesthetics, style of humor, and distribution innovations heralded shifts in popular culture and media production and criticism. The show also engaged viewers in the do-it-yourself media subculture of the 1980s that blurred the lines between media producers and consumers and introduced the art of media “riffing” into popular culture. Beginning with the humble origins of MST3K, Foy and Olson dig into everything from the show’s journey across networks to the must-watch episodes. Also discussed are the endeavors of cast members after the show’s cancellation, including RiffTrax, Cinematic Titanic, and the Mads Are Back, as well as the show’s second life through a Kickstarter campaign and a Netflix revival. This is an essential guide to all things MST3K for fans both new and old.

From Toto to Lassie to Benji and beyond, the dog has thrived in the soil of modern-age media and pop culture. Containing over 200 images, this book serves as a tribute to man's oldest and smelliest friends.

From the bodice-busting book covers to personal ads to wedding cake toppers, romantic subjects have thrived in the fertile soil of American modern-age media and pop culture. This title celebrates the many facets of love: dating, marriage, heartbreak, sex, and strange, thin men in shorts with funny socks.

Containing more than 200 images from the archives of Charles S. Anderson Design Co. and a sharply hilarious text by the main writer and host of the legendary "Mystery Science Theater 3000," this is a kitsch and campy testament to America's love of horror.

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.