False Knees: An Illustrated Guide to Animal Behavior

In this hilarious book, perfect for fans of Strange Planet and Poorly Drawn Lines, comic Joshua Barkman imagines a world where wildlife delivers razor-sharp observations, awkward conversations, and delightfully absurd commentary on everyday life.

Collected from Barkman's enormously popular webcomic, these standalone comics combine expressive artwork, natural history inspiration, and brilliantly understated humor into a collection that's both charming and surprisingly relatable. Every page captures the beauty of the natural world while reminding readers that animals and people may not be so different after all.

• Clever animal humor comics featuring birds, woodland animals, insects, and wildlife with hilarious personalities
• Blends observational comedy, dry humor, and expressive artwork
• Filled with witty standalone comics that are easy to read and share
• Perfect for bird lovers, naturalists, comic readers, and animal enthusiasts