Bart Simpson's Guide to Life: A Wee Handbook for the Perplexed

by Matt Groening

Starved for the whole truth, man?

Take a bite out of this bitsy but beefy package, brimming with morsels of wit, wisdom and worldly knowledge brought to you by the one and only Bartholomew J. Simpson. Get the hard–knocks facts of life from the guy who's seen it all, heard it all, done it all and denies it all.

(The "J" stands for "jenius"...)

Genres: Humor, Fiction, Comics, Childrens, Comedy, Young Adult, Graphic Novels

187 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Matthew Abram Groening is an American cartoonist, television producer and writer from Portland, Oregon.

Groening is best known as the creator of The Simpsons. He is also the creator of Futurama and the author of the weekly comic strip Life in Hell. Groening distributed Life in Hell in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record store in which he worked.

He made his first professional cartoon sale to the avant-garde Wet magazine in 1978. The cartoon is still carried in 250 weekly newspapers.

Reviews

[Juliana Zapata · Rating 4 out of 5]

La verdad creí que me reiría mas von este libro, pero igualmente fue muy divertido y muy refrescante, como dice el título, es una guía para la vida de un niño de siete años. Las ilustraciones son geniales y Bart es épico

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved this shit when I was 11.

[Meli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mi biblia personal, mi libro de cabecera jaja
Lo debo haber leído mil veces y lo voy a leer mil veces más hasta que me muera (o hasta que se muera él, porque está un poco percudido, pobre)
La traducción al español es realmente pedorra, con mil modismos odiosos, pero no deja de ser un libro genialisimo.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Found it by Accident at a Bookshop & I Quite Enjoyed it's Content.

[Sara Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have such fond memories of the Simpson’s, especially Bart. There’s something entertaining in his absolute determination to be anti-everything. He’s rude, disobedient, obnoxious and yet we love him.
I can’t really describe this book. It’s a conglomeration of Bart’s wisdom from sex to religion to cheating in school. Some of the information is based in fact but I wouldn’t use it for a report. Despite it feeling childish, this book is not for children. The language is a little rough and there are some ideas your children just don’t need to have come from someone else (let alone think of on their own).
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip down memory lane. I felt like I was back in high school pouring over Life is Hell in the back of class with my friends. This is one you could probably read over and over because there are so many little parts to each page. I’m glad I picked this up. I needed a little sunshine to carry me on to spring.

[Roisin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book I've read a million times, and now have lost! I remembe think it was hillarious teaching me the ways of the world; thats probably how I've turned out as well as I have. Bart Simpson will be a role model for me till the day I die.

[Fugo Feedback · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aaaah, cuántos lindos recuerdos. Cuántas cosas aprendí con este libro. Bah, mucho no aprendí. Pero sí que lo pasé bien. Me sorprende pensar que en ese entonces los Simpsons no sólo eran una serie excelente, sino que también derivaba en productos excelentes como esta guía imprescindible que se encarga de desvelar nada menos que el secreto de la vida. Lástima que hablamos de otra vida, ya que esta es la franquicia más bastardeada y pedorra de la historia. Pero qué bueno fue mientras duró.
Los Simpsons han muerto, ¡que vivan los Simpsons!

[olagg · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5
świetnie się bawiłam
iconic obrazki 🤝👑😍🤘

[Lourdes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ante todo, lo obvio: como anuncia la cubierta, el libro es algo así como un diario/biografía de Bart Simpson. E incluye infinidad de ilustraciones, con algo de texto. Podría decirse, sin faltar a la verdad, que se trata prácticamente de una gigantesca ilustración. Con esto quiero decir lo que parece: no hay demasiado contenido entre las hermosas tapas. El diseño y las imágenes son llamativos y muy coloridos, sí. Pero nada más. El humor del libro es el que, desde siempre, caracteriza a Matt Groening y seguro provee una lectura entretenida para sus fans. Sin embargo, a los que, como yo, no son demasiado afectos a Los Simpsons les advierto, mientras corro a refugiarme de las piedras que ya empiezan llover sobre mí, que hay cosas mucho mejores en las que gastar el dinero.

[María Greene F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yo AMO este libro. Encuentro que es sencillamente GENIAL. Esa página en que aparecen "preguntas incómodas que se hacen al profesor", o esa otra en que hay un indicador de emocione sde Homero "enojado, feliz, hambriento" y todas llevan la misma cara, jajaja.

Lo tuve durante AÑOS y un buen día desapareció. Desearía saber dónde está. Creo, de hecho, que si lo veo, me lo compraré de nuevo. Aunque la primera vez me lo regalaron. En Navidad. Cuando tenía como 14 años, jajaja.

[Hannah]

bart's so amazing! haha.. wanna have this book!

[Simone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sarebbe 3/5, ma il voto in più è una sorta di "premio" per tutte le ghignate che mi ha fatto fare quando ero piccolino. Bei ricordi!

[mäél · Rating 3 out of 5]

Acabo de recordar que leí incontables veces este libro con mi hermana de renacuajos y que pasábamos buenísimos ratos. Me encantaría volver a leerlo y recordar tiempos bonitos.

[Andy Crow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would have been extremely useful to me in the 90s. It's fantastic, and it was almost a trip back in time. I enjoyed it very much. And damn... I really miss those old Simpsons...

[Jose Monarrez · Rating 4 out of 5]

No me acordaba de este libro, como fanático de las primeras temporadas de los Simpsons, este libro es buenisimo y se debía de leer, le di 4 estrellas, por que no tiene desperdicio si lo que buscas es adentrarte mas a ese universo.

[Caro]

Un libro muy divertido, siempre y cuando tengas de 12 años para abajo. Recuerdo que antes me hacía reír mucho y aunque en realidad nunca aprendí nada de verdadero valor, hay cosas que siempre voy a recordar.

[Eddie · Rating 2 out of 5]

What wisdom the youth of our country can bestow upon us.

[Rafosi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es de esos librillos que leía a escondidas de tan peque que era. Muy útil para catalizar el proceso de desengaño respecto del mundo adulto. Me gustaría mucho más uno de Lisa, eso sí.

[May͛a · Rating 3 out of 5]

Came across this in my uncle's bookshelf when I was 7. I didn't get a single thing but I still loved it anyway.

[Lore LongSoulSystem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Qué bonitos recuerdos. Compartíamos este libro mis hermanos y yo platicábamos mucho de él.

[Vir · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recientemente se viralizó un tweet que hablaba de este libro, y recién ahí me enteré de su existencia and I was like: I need iy right now wtf. Soooo, estuvo entretenido, humor de los Simpson al 100% y del bueno, antes que se volviera aburrido.

[catita (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.) · Rating 4 out of 5]

bart simpson me devolvió las ganas de leer

[Elías Casella]

Lo leí traducido en español de españa porque me lo dejó una amiga que se fue a vivir a otro país. Me siento muy mal por los niños que crecieron con esta traducción de mierda que le saca toda la gracia a los chistes. Otro argumento a favor de que traducir no es sencillamente pasar de un idioma a otro.

[Rossbook · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book taught me how to live, laugh and Lisa needs braces, dental plan.

[Rain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't bug me, man. I'm on the verge of comprehending the universe.

As a fan of one of the longest running animation in the world, I, ofcourse, had one of the highest expectations that this book will make me laugh out loud. It would've been better if my 10 year old self had the chance to read it. However, being in my 20's now did not hinder me from getting the kind of satisfaction that Matt Groening wanted from his readers.

This literary piece is very humorous, cleverly written and entertaining from page 1 to the last, including the index part. I really did felt that Bart Simpson himself materialize before me and showed me how to look at the different aspects of life such as in work, money, sex, law and order and etc.

All in all...I can say that a lot of fans of the Simpsons would very much enjoy reading it as I did. Most especially kids or just people of all ages would be enticed to start reading as a hobby if this is included in their collection, may they be fans or soon to be fans of the show.

[Raul Duarte · Rating 3 out of 5]

¡Ay Caramba!

Bart Simpson: Guía para la vida (Bart Simpson's Guide to Life) es un libro escrito por Bart Simpson en el que nos habla acerca de la vida, nos da consejos y explica las cosas a su manera.

Esta guía nos sirve si queremos aprender a ver la vida a través de los ojos de Bart. Lo interesante es que tiene un humor de los 90s que recuerda a los clásicos Simpsons.

Por otra parte no es tan divertido como parece, aunque sí me sacó risas debo admitir que no fueron tantas como esperaba, pero tiene sentido si vemos que el libro está claramente dirigido a niños y niñas de 10 años que justamente andan por la edad de Bart. Definitivamente lo hubiera amado si lo hubiera leído de niño.

Lo recomiendo si:

-Vives en Springfield.

-Quieres aprender a ser tan cool como Bart.

-Extrañas a los Simpsons clásicos.

-Siempre quisiste leer este libro de niño y nunca lo pudiste conseguir.

-Vives en los 90s y estás en tu niñez.

[Ville Verkkapuro · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've been a fan of The Simpsons since forever.
I guess it runs in the family: I remember my father having stacks of old VHS tapes with Simpsons taped onto them. Me and my little sister have different fathers, but she loves the Simpsons as much as I do.
I've read some Simpsons comics and been surprised at the level of writing in them. Sometimes even better than new episodes. This one was on a whole another level though! It was clever, funny, raunchy, inspirational and sounded like Bart. I was entertained the whole time.
There was a lot of reading, which was surprising. Every single page was full of text, pictures and little details. This is a very nineties book and I'm sure not very popular these days. I still hope that kids would read this, as this promotes a healthy level of curiosity, creativity and rebellious attitude. Deep inside I feel that Bart may be much smarter than he looks.

[Michaelj · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was very entertaining and fun to read. The Book was like the TV series.
Bart basically talks about himself and how he handles life. He shows how he plans his pranks and how to trick people. This book is very entertaining and fun to read, but it may be too easy for some people, because it isn't hard to understand. I mostly recommend this book to readers like me who like Simpsons and like to laugh (Humor) and who are kids and Mr. Pendell because you must have a sense of humor.

This book is one of the first book where I find it pretty fun.

[Farhan Attamimi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, this book doesnt teach you anything. It just tells you about what Bart Simpson likes. Its pretty hilarious when you read what it says instead of looking at the really cool pictures. If you read this and you get bored by reading this, then you are not human because it's almost impossible not to laugh at the stuff in the book.

[Beltrán · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book is exclusively for people under twenties, I don't see how an older person could enjoy it. The content is basically about cheating, random stuff, friends, adolescence typical dilemmas and things like that. It's a short read and with no story or plot, the relation with The Simpson's TV show it's minimal.