Caution Speed Bump: A Collection of Cartoon Skidmarks
Worth buying if: You enjoy single-panel cartoonists like Gary Larson or Roz Chast.
Skip it if: You prefer long-form comics, graphic novels, or serialized storytelling.
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Summary
Dave Coverly's Caution Speed Bump gathers 144 pages of single-panel cartoons that punch up ordinary life—work, family, pets, and pop culture—through clever visual gags and dry humor.
Why this book now
Perfect for a quick laugh or a coffee-table flip-through when you need low-effort, high-reward humor.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy single-panel cartoonists like Gary Larson or Roz Chast.
- You want bite-sized, observational humor to read in short bursts.
- If you want thoughtful reflections, the story centers on warm, domestic moments.
- You prefer long-form comics, graphic novels, or serialized storytelling.
- You don't enjoy gag-driven, sometimes surreal punchlines.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780740705991
Worth buying if: You enjoy single-panel cartoonists like Gary Larson or Roz Chast.
Skip it if: You prefer long-form comics, graphic novels, or serialized storytelling.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
Reader guide
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
Light and fast—144 pages of standalone cartoons you can dip into for minutes at a time or browse cover-to-cover in an afternoon.
What stands out here
This Andrews McMeel paperback showcases Coverly's single-panel mastery and gag timing; the 2000 edition reflects his early established voice.
Best way to approach it
Skimable and nonsequential—read a few cartoons between tasks or savor the best gags slowly, letting visual details land before moving on.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780740705991
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