{"product_id":"9780316306966","title":"If the Raindrops United: Drawings and Cartoons","description":"\u003cb\u003eA book of hilarious\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand ingenious comic \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003edrawings from the popular \u003cem\u003e30 Rock\u003c\/em\u003e star and \"World Champion\" comedian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudah Friedlander, hailed by Tina Fey as \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"one of the all-time great weirdos.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost Americans know Judah Friedlander from his role as Frank Rossitano on\u003cem\u003e 30 Rock\u003c\/em\u003e and from appearances in films like \u003cem\u003eAmerican Splendor\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Wrestler\u003c\/em\u003e. But long before he became a film and TV star and stand-up comic Friedlander drew stuff. \u003cbr\u003eNow, in this quirky, hilarious, and surprisingly profound collection of drawings, Friedlander shows a new side to his \"terrifically entertaining\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) comedy. Whether imagining George Washington in Las Vegas, plastic surgery for imperfect triangles, and the Keystone Pipeline as a sex act, Friedlander's \"Joodles\" push boundaries as they explore the absurdities of American life, sex, and even history and human rights. \u003cem\u003eIf the Raindrops United\u003c\/em\u003e is a milestone in the career of one of America's most inventive comedians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eIf the Raindrops United\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Judah has drawn a weird and funny book in the grand '70s tradition of B. Kliban! I think this book will probably fix the world.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eTina Fey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Some people meditate. Some people masturbate. But if you don't have the time or patience for either of those, I recommend reading If the Raindrops United to calm down, have a little laugh, or a big think.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eSusan Sarandon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I've known Judah for many years and I still don't understand how his mind works, but it sure works. Seriously strange. Seriously funny. A National Treasure. Sadly, I need to get a restraining order against him.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Giamatti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Judah thank you for writing a funny twisted book. It is such an easy read. Even dum dums like me can enjoy it!!! Buy this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eDave Attell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Judah's drawings are deceptively simple, yet they become more compelling with every page. His talent as an actor\/writer\/comedian is further conveyed in ANOTHER medium. He's a Quadruple Threat. He wears many hats. Literally.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJaneane Garofalo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Reading Judah Friedlander's new book is a lot like hanging out with Judah himself: occasionally baffling, frequently thought-provoking, but, most of all, consistently hilarious!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eMick Foley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"To compare Judah Friedlander to a great cartoonist like Jim Davis would be a compliment to Jim Davis.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eWyatt Cenac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Another hit from The World Champ tackling the signs and symbols you frequently question while dropping hot lava in your American Standard VorMax.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eEddie Huang\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Hachette Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120942301424,"sku":"9780316306966","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780316306966_p0.jpg?v=1769916350","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780316306966","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}