Childhood is hell : a cartoon book

Find out the astonishing answer to the question Is Childhood Hell? in these original syndicated Simpsons-inspiring comic strips by genius Matt Groening.

Destined to be read under the covers late at night, Childhood Is Hell may not be all that cute and cuddly, but it's peculiar insights could save you thousands of dollars in annoying therapy bills.

Contents includes: The 16 types of mom, Your pal the tv set, How to be a turbulent two year old, How to handle problem parents ('If you drive your parents crazy it's because they are crazy'), and many more painfully funny tips for tots, and modern mores for an enlightened and enlivened childhood.

Life in Hell was the syndicated newspaper cartoon strip by Matt Groening which ran in the States during the 80s and early 90s.

Asked to turn the characters into TV animation, Groening instead developed The Simpsons, retaining many of the characteristics of Binky, Bongo, Sheba, Jeff and Akbar in the series.

In a world where The Simpsons and Futurama are as popular as ever, these hellish cartoons featuring Matt Groening's zany brand of comic genius are simply gold dust.