Best Selling Books by Jim Borgman

"This book is the culmination of The Cincinnati Enquirer''s celebration of Jim Borgman''s silver anniversary at the newpaper. It introduces readers to Jim in a friendly and intimate way. Much of the biographical imformation comes from interviews with Jim''s family, a sister, his mother, including a chapter written by his son and daughter. Jim and his mother opened the family archives and provided the family photos, which apper in the biographical chapters. Jim''s Enquirer family contributes most of the text, and his partner in the Zits comic strip, Jerry Scott, gives you the inside story on how the strip began. "--

The world of sixteen-year-old Jeremy Duncan revolves around his insatiable "growing boy" appetite, lip-locking with squeeze Sarah, keeping his jerry-rigged vehicle roadworthy, and playing with his band, Goat Cheese Pizza. Somewhere in the background, he''s vaguely aware of some muted voices, constantly beseeching him to pick up his Matterhorn-sized clothes pile, to be home on time (so lame!), and to (God forbid!) communicate with them. The disembodied voices are those of Connie and Walt, his mostly patient, but sometimes frustrated to exploding, parents. In Zits, they portray a hilarious view of coping with a teenager and with being a teenager. Created in 1997 by Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Jim Borgman and Reuben Award-winning cartoonist/writer Jerry Scott, Zits appears in more than 1,600 newspapers worldwide in 45 countries and is translated into 15 different languages. The comic has an estimated daily readership of more than 200 million readers.

"Zits: Super-Sized" marks the third funny-strip treasury of the hilarious trials and tribulations of Jeremy and a dynamic cast of characters that includes girlfriend Sara, best friends Hector and Pierce, and parents Connie and Walt.

In Zits, Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman sublimely manipulate the two seemingly dissimilar worlds of teenagedom and parenthood to create a strip that is equally enjoyed by teens and their parents.Appealingly portraying the angst and insecurities associated with growing up, Alternative Zits: A Zits Treasury features all strips from Are We Out of the Driveway Yet? and Rude, Crude, and Tattooed.

Think teenagers don''t read as much as they used to? Drop in any bookstore and you''re likely to find a teenager sitting cross-legged on the floor, paging through the latest Zits book. Zits chronicles the daily lives of a teen in a way that''s not done in the popular media-with respect. "Having teenagers in the house is like having a front-row seat to one of life''s great passages," says Jim Borgman. "Zits tries to respect that period by taking a sympathetic view of all the players involved-the parents, as well as the kids." "We like to think of Zits as the antidote to all of the bad stuff you read about teenagers today," adds Jerry Scott. "Many people believe that modern adolescence is all about gangs, guns, drugs, and AIDS. While all of that exists, Zits takes a look at the teen years from ground level, where, for most kids, relationships, friendships, school, and sports are the stuff of daily life." Zits levels the playing field and often causes (gasp!) communication to occur between kids and their parents. Appearing in over 1,200 newspapers worldwide, this enormously popular comic strip has been a comic staple since it was first syndicated by King Features in 1997. .

This treasury of the popular comic strip not-so-randomly combines the previous collections "Road Trip!" and "Teenage Tales" into one mega-volume.

A year''s worth of Zits cartoons, all in one place! This fantastic Zits treasury includes the timeless teenage antics of Jeremy, whose fridge-clearing appetite, garage band dreams, and legendary laziness constantly baffle and amuse his parents, friends, and girlfriend. Featuring the award-winning combination of Jerry Scott''s trademark humor and Jim Borgman''s brilliant line art, Zits is the perfect comic for anyone parenting a teenager, or who remembers the glorious time in life when you''re old enough to enjoy the privileges of adulthood, but too young to be crushed by its responsibilities.

Zits is "one of the freshest and most imaginative strips." Los Angeles Times Twice honored as the Best Newspaper Comic Strip, Zits appears in more than 1,600 newspapers and is read daily by more than 45 million fans. In Pierced, Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman have hand-picked strips spotlighting Pierce, who is often the most popular (and certainly the most perforated) character in their strip. One of Jeremy''s best friends and the drummer in the band, Pierce''s audacious body art gives all of the outward signs of a fierce nonconformist kid living on the edge. But beneath the metal and tattoo ink lies the soul of the caring, loyal friend and animal lover within. Or as Jeremy describes him, "Face of silver, heart of gold."

A collection of "Zits" comics featuring the adventures of fifteen-year-old Jeremy and his family and friends.

America''s funniest comic strip about teenage life is back with a brand-new collection featuring the complete run of Zits comic strips from 2023. Step into the chaotic and comical world of Jeremy Duncan, the star of Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman''s beloved comic strip, Zits. The comic''s pitch-perfect portrayal of teenage life is filled with awkward moments, parental bewilderment, and the eternal struggle to fit in while standing out. Jeremy''s world is populated by his quirky friends and classmates and his loving yet perplexed parents. Jeremy''s neverending quest to keep a clean room, stay on his family''s good side, impress his girlfriend, and pursue his rock and roll dreams is a delightful escape into a comic strip world that''s both funny and familiar.

The award–winning comic about teenage life is back with a collection of strips tackling parenthood, adolescent ennui, and disorganization. Sixteen-year-old Jeremy Duncan is a high school freshman and an aspiring musician. He daydreams about the day when his band, Goat Cheese Pizza, records their first monster hit single and they all pile into his van for their cross-country, sold-out concert tour. Between naps, study hall, and band practice, Jeremy still manages to find time to be the star of the hugely popular comic strip Zits.

A new collection of the comic strip about Jeremy Duncan and his family and friends and their struggle to survive his teenage years.

Adolescence is a time of painful growth and unpredictable change, when kids come packaged in a jumble of baggy jeans, rolling eyeballs, and grunting communication. Cartoonists Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman have captured the humor of that challenging time with Zits, in which they chronicle the life and times of the typically exasperating yet ever lovable Jeremy Duncan. In this first Zits treasury, faithful fans of Jeremy''s world will get a glimpse behind the scenes with never-before-seen sketches and the stories behind the strips. Sunday cartoons appear in full-color, highlighting the strip''s acclaimed drawing style. Even though the teenage terrain is rocky, Zits is warm and sympathetic. "The highest compliment we hear from readers is, ''You must have a camera hidden in our house!''" says Borgman.

Follows Jeremy''s adventures as he continues through adolescence, coping with parents, school, friends, and other aspects of everyday teenage life.

Another collection of the comic strip adventures of Jeremy Duncan and his family and friends as they all struggle to survive his teenage years.

Follows fifteen-year-old Jeremy Duncan as he tries to enjoy sleeping, eating and dating while putting up with his uncool parents.

Follows Jeremy''s adventures as he continues through adolescence, coping with parents, school, friends, and other aspects of everyday teenage life.

These examples of the "Zits" comic strip are annotated to provide humorous advice on living with a teenager.

In the spring, a young man''s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of . . . Oh, who are we kidding? When do guys NOT think about girls? "Lust and Other Uses for Spare Hormones" contains Scott and Borgman''s favorite "Zits" strips about love.

From questions, curiosities, and concerns, to hormones and insecurities, teenagers Jeremy, girlfriend Sara, and best buds Hector and Pierce make muddling through the day memorable.