"To mark Matt Groening's 70th birthday and 35 years of Simpsons, schauraum: comic + cartoon in Dortmund is presenting an exclusive, unique exhibition. All aspects of the yellow phenomenon of the century will be extensively illuminated: Original scripts, original storyboards, original design sketches as well as original drawings and color transparencies from the animated film production. There is original artwork from the comic books, surprising tributes from artist friends and rarely seen merchandise. The exhibition catalog by Dr. Alexander Braun is packed with pages and contains in-depth chapters with surprising new information on the life and work of Matt Groening as well as an extensive interview with chief cartoonist Bill Morrison. The book accompanies and explains the creation process of the Simpsons episodes, examines the pop-cultural impact of the series and reveals numerous interesting finds from all over the world. Illustrated throughout with unique, never-before-seen artifacts, this exhibition catalog is the new standard work on the phenomenon." (Publisher)