{"product_id":"9780740786044","title":"Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!: A Crankshaft Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e  He blusters and grumbles. He rants and raves. He tries to outgun the school kids chasing after the bus on his route.  But in his heart, Ed Crankshaft has a decent streak a mile wide. Patiently explaining death to his grandson Max. Comforting his friend Ralph as Ralph's wife descends into Alzheimer's. Thrusting flowers and candy at his son-in-law on a nearly forgotten wedding anniversary. The star of the hit comic strip \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is a gentle soul stuck in a cantankerous mood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  With a supporting cast that includes Ed's two daughters, Chris and Pam; Pam's husband, Jeff; and their kids, Max and Mindy, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e appeals to families everywhere who steadfastly deal with intergenerational cares and conflicts. As one critic said: \"\u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty, thoughtful commentary on the trials and tribulations of today's senior citizens.\" But, of course, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is so much more. The strip's approach to Alzheimer's generated countless letters and e-mails, as did Crankshaft's near-death illness. Hilarious and clever, honest and moving, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e both keeps readers laughing at the curmudgeon's pranks and pondering life's real meaning in this collection, \u003ci\u003eYour Favorite...Crab Cakes!\u003c\/i\u003e It's a balancing act that's rarely attempted in the comics—and with \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e, it works admirably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106924445936,"sku":"9780740786044","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780740786044_p0.jpg?v=1769900751","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780740786044","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}