James Rapson, M.S. L.M.F.T. is a veteran therapist whose writing
combines hard-won personal insight with clinical experience and
scholarship. He is a clinical member of the American Association of
Marriage and Family Therapists. An innovative educator and workshop
leader, Mr. Rapson has developed such programs as Group of Dads,
and the Shared Vision Project. Mr. Rapson lives in Bellevue,
Washington.
Craig English, M.F.A., is an award-winning writer with extensive
experience in both nonfiction and fiction. A dynamic workshop
leader, he draws wisdom from the traditions of both East and West.
Mr. English performed as a professional actor for 25 years. He is
the founder of the much-published Commoners writing group. He lives
in Seattle, Washington.
"Steven Keslowitz knows more about The Simpsons than I do, and I've
been working there for twenty-six years." - Mike Reiss,
Emmy-winning writer/producer, The Simpsons
"As a 20 year veteran designer at The Simpsons, it never ceases to
amaze me how much our little yellow family has crept into the
cultural lexicon in impactful ways. Steven Keslowitz's book
masterfully studies and describes the parallels drawn between the
cartoon world of Springfield and the often challenging reality we
face every day as their generally more human-looking counterparts."
- Charles Ragins, two-time Emmy-winning designer on The
Simpsons
"I love this book. In order to write for The Simpsons, you have to
think like the Simpsons. And each character has his own distinct
voice. Over the years, The Simpsons' wit, irreverence and wisdom
have been the most honest fun-house mirror ever held up for us to
gaze into. It's always amazing to hear echoes from the animated
cast speaking through real people walking the streets, sleeping at
work and sitting in restaurants all around us. These characters
transcend traditional kiddie fare yet remain accessible to adults
who should know better. Nearly three decades of being our most
beloved extended family members is no accident. Springfield is
real; and, for the most part, we all live there. Steven Keslowitz's
The World According to the Simpsons is the proof. Get ready to nod
your head in agreement and be happier than Comic Book Guy on Free
Taco Tuesday. Thoughtful, poignant, philosophical ... in all the
right places. I hereby endorse this event or product." - Chris
Yambar, writer for "Bart Simpson Comics," "Tree House of Horror,"
"Radioactive Man" and more!
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