This masterpiece debuted in 1980 and had a 14- year run syndicated in over 1,900 newspapers. This hardcover collection includes every single one (over 4,00), with 1,100 of them that has never before appeared in a book! Also included are additional Far Side cartoons Larson created after his retirement: 13 that appeared in the last Far Side book, Last Chapter and Worse, and six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in the New York Times Science Times section as The Far Side of Science. No rips, markings, extreme wear etc. Though one of the back corners on the jacket has some light damage yet nothing extraordinary. It does not affect the actual books at all. I have enjoyed these as shelf books but decided to move them along. From a 100% completely smoke/pet free environment. Take a look at the pictures and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns of interest. Thanks in advance!