Planet Simpson by Chris Turner
Monday, February 21st, 2005Reviewed by L.D.Y.
Trade, 466 pages, 2004
Rating: 9/10
Reason for Reading: The Simpsons? Best. Show. Ever.
Synopsis: Simpson addicts unite: Turner looks at how a seemingly simple cartoon
has impacted so much on our society - how it stays relevent by reflecting our flaws and
triumphs back at us to mock us, make us laugh, and even to prod us into change. Everything
from characters to plots to mass merchandising gets analyzed in relation to the our modern
lifestyles and priorities.

