Garbage Pail Kids

This book offers a comprehensive look at the Garbage Pail Kids sticker series, featuring rare stickers and insights from creators.

The Garbage Pail Kids is a nostalgic dive into a unique series of stickers that emerged in 1985, cleverly crafted by Topps to satirize the overly sweet Cabbage Patch Kids. Each sticker card showcases a distinct character, illustrated in a grotesque yet humorous manner, complete with a clever name that often includes wordplay. This playful approach to parody quickly captured the attention of children and collectors alike, transforming the series into a cultural phenomenon that still resonates today.

Created by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Art Spiegelman, the Garbage Pail Kids project brought together a talented group of artists who contributed to its distinctive style and irreverent humor. The book features all 206 rare and hard-to-find stickers from Series 1 through 5, originally released in 1985 and 1986. Spiegelman's introduction provides insight into the creative process and the impact of the series on pop culture, making it an essential read for fans and newcomers alike.

In addition to the comprehensive collection of stickers, Garbage Pail Kids includes a limited edition set of four rare and unreleased stickers, all beautifully packaged in a wax-coated jacket. This makes it an appealing item for die-hard collectors while also inviting a new generation of fans to appreciate the quirky charm and wit of these iconic characters.