You’ve seen Victoria Roberts’ hilarious cartoons in The New Yorker for nearly twenty-five years, and you’ve probably seen her illustrations in The New York Times or The Wall Street Street Journal. Now come and see her discuss her new whimsical, fun novel After the Fall with her friend and colleague New Yorker cartoonist Arnie Levin. After The Fall is a playful, humorous look at a quirky Upper East Side family (loosely based on her own life), a perfect holiday gift for those who love books and cartoons!
From the Publisher
A picture book for adults by beloved New Yorker cartoonist Victoria Roberts.
This whimsical novel introduces us to a quirky Upper East Side family: Pops is a mad inventor; Mother a well-intentioned if flighty socialite; young Sis a tiny, madcap theater impresario; and the narrator, her earnest, sweet brother Alan. One day, Pops’s inventions falter and this lovably eccentric family loses every penny. They wake up to find that they and the entire contents of their penthouse have been transported to Central Park. Aided by their two loyal housekeepers and fed by the maitre d’ from their favorite restaurant, the family makes Central Park into a surprisingly comfortable home. But soon the strains of life—and weather—tear apart the parents’ relationship. As Christmas approaches, the children must find a way to reunite them. With kimono-clad squirrels and a visit by a Yeti, this delicious tale is a love letter to family, creativity, and New York. 225 illustrations
