{"product_id":"your-favorite-crab-cakes-paperback","title":"Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChuck Ayers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom Batiuk\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He blusters and grumbles. He rants and raves. He tries to outgun the school kids chasing after the bus on his route. But in his heart, Ed Crankshaft has a decent streak a mile wide. Patiently explaining death to his grandson Max. Comforting his friend Ralph as Ralph's wife descends into Alzheimer's. Thrusting flowers and candy at his son-in-law on a nearly forgotten wedding anniversary. The star of the hit comic strip \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is a gentle soul stuck in a cantankerous mood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a supporting cast that includes Ed's two daughters, Chris and Pam; Pam's husband, Jeff; and their kids, Max and Mindy, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e appeals to families everywhere who steadfastly deal with intergenerational cares and conflicts. As one critic said: \"\"\u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty, thoughtful commentary on the trials and tribulations of today's senior citizens.\"\" But, of course, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is so much more. The strip's approach to Alzheimer's generated countless letters and e-mails, as did Crankshaft's near-death illness. Hilarious and clever, honest and moving, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e both keeps readers laughing at the curmudgeon's pranks and pondering life's real meaning in this collection, \u003ci\u003eYour Favorite...Crab Cakes!\u003c\/i\u003e It's a balancing act that's rarely attempted in the comics-and with \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e, it works admirably. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Akron, Ohio, Tom Batiuk first had his cartoons published in his elementary school newspaper. After graduating from Kent State University, Tom taught junior high school art. During this time, he conceived the popular comic strip Funky Winkerbean. Tom lives in Medina, Ohio. Like Batiuk, Chuck Ayers was born in Akron and graduated from Kent State. He launched his cartooning career as a staff artist and later editorial cartoonist at the \"Akron Beacon Journal.\" His work has been showcased in the \"New York Times,\" the \"Washington Post, Forbes,\" and various school textbooks. He lives in Akron. \u003cbr\u003eOnline: \u003cbr\u003ewww.kingfeatures.com\/features\/comics\/crank\/about.htm \u003cbr\u003eBorn in Akron, Ohio, Tom Batiuk first had his cartoons published in his elementary school newspaper. After graduating from Kent State University, Tom taught junior high school art. During this time, he conceived the popular comic strip Funky Winkerbean. Tom lives in Medina, Ohio. Like Batiuk, Chuck Ayers was born in Akron and graduated from Kent State. He launched his cartooning career as a staff artist and later editorial cartoonist at the \"Akron Beacon Journal.\" His work has been showcased in the \"New York Times,\" the \"Washington Post, Forbes,\" and various school textbooks. He lives in Akron. \u003cbr\u003eOnline: \u003cbr\u003ewww.kingfeatures.com\/features\/comics\/crank\/about.htm\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 8.96 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47452029255858,"sku":"9780740726668","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/9f081e405f872001967eec49ad5eda37.webp?v=1778806447","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/your-favorite-crab-cakes-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}