The Atlantic: Seven Books You’ll Never Outgrow
BONE was highlighted by The Atlantic as one of a handful of books you’ll never outgrow! We’re blown away by the recognition!
Bone, by Jeff Smith
One year in elementary school, while wandering a Scholastic Book Fair— that budding bookworm’s delight—I found a graphic novel called Out From Boneville. The book’s cover featured a cute, simply drawn white figure, something like a combination of Casper the Friendly Ghost and Moomin. I bought it, not suspecting the journey that awaited me.
The Bone series, comprising nine books largely self-published by Smith, is high fantasy masquerading as kid lit. It’s also hilarious.
Cousins Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone explore the mysterious Valley, encountering dragons, “rat creatures,” and the fierce Thorn and her Gran’ma Ben.
Out From Boneville is heavy on jokes and light on violence, but as I raced through the series, that balance flipped. By the finale, the Bones are caught in a war that’s politically complex, thrilling, and, for a kid, sometimes terrifying. (Smith has said that he meant for the comic to be a “kids’ book for adults.”) The story never loses its humor, though, which -combined with the masterful world-building and detailed pen-and-ink illustrations— makes Bone always worth revisiting.
– Dan Goff, copy editor
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Today’s the Day! Join us at Noon for BONE Deluxe Edition Part One: The Valley
Today’s the day! The campaign goes live at noon – see you here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Launching Tomorrow! BONE Deluxe Edition Part One: The Valley
Jeff Smith’s new Kickstarter: BONE Deluxe Edition Part One: The Valley, will launch tomorrow! Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Kickstarter Exclusive Slipcased Hardcover!
KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE!
This deluxe library edition is the first of four beautiful oversized hardcover BONE art collections that will eventually reprint all of the award winning and critically acclaimed volumes of Jeff Smith’s cartoon opus BONE! This volume contains Out From Boneville and The Great Cow Race, the first two books printed in a large format – the pages are 12.5” by 8.75” and will be in Black & White as originally presented. Stuffed with extras such as: art vignettes and additional pages that appeared in the original graphic novels, plus behind the scenes sketches, drawings, scripts and even some first pages that had been redrawn multiple times before they were ready. A full color section will be loaded with extras like photos, drawings, articles and reviews. Part One is 352 pages and comes in a sharp looking slipcase sporting brand new artwork! The hardcover will only be available through this Kickstarter!
Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Special Kickstarter Pricing for the Mass Market Trade Paperback!
Trade Paperback Slipcase Edition for the mass market. Measuring 12.5″ x 8.75″, 352 pages with b&w and color interiors. Special Kickstarter pricing!
Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Introducing Our Limited Tiers! Next – The Signature Tier!
The Hardcover Slipcase and Signature Tier: Jeff will sign the inside of your hardcover slipcase edition. Limited to 200.
Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Introducing Our Limited Tiers! Next – The Remarque Tier!
The Hardcover Slipcase and Remarque Tier: Penciled head sketch by Jeff of one of his characters inside the book (artist’s choice)! Limited to 50
Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Introducing Our Limited Tiers! Next – The Big Merch Tier!
The Big Merch Tier shows the return of a fan favorite collectible item: The BONE Special Red Box set! A host of merchandise is included in this tier, along with the Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Slipcase edition! Limited to 85.
Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Introducing Our Limited Tiers! Next – The Mystery Cow Tier!
In The Mystery Cow Tier, you’ll find an assortment of merchandise along with an original art piece drawn and inked by Jeff featuring Smiley Bone in his cow suit! LIMITED TO 10!
Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Introducing Our Limited Tiers! First Up: Commissioned Art Tier
The Commissioned Art Tier! For the first time and possibly the last, Jeff will be offering commissioned drawings! Fully inked on 11″ x 17″ Bristol. Choose up to 5 characters ONLY from the BONE canon. Backers will work directly with Jeff to create their unique piece. NOTE: Image is representational only. LIMITED TO 3!
Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Launching Tuesday! BONE Deluxe Edition Part One: The Valley
Jeff Smith’s new Kickstarter: BONE Deluxe Edition Part One: The Valley, will launch on November 26th! Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Coming Soon! BONE Deluxe Edition Part One: The Valley
Cartoon Books is excited to announce: Jeff Smith’s new Kickstarter: BONE Deluxe Edition Part One: The Valley, will launch on November 26th! This collection will be the second release from the Cartoon Books deluxe editions series, which debuted with THORN: The Complete Proto-BONE College Strips 1982-1986 earlier this year. Sign up for the pre-launch here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley?ref=rcduim
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Veteran’s Day – Thank you for your service!
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Election Day!
May the best woman win!
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RASL Frankenstein
RASL has it all: science fiction, noir, and…Frankenstein!
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Daylight Savings Time Ends
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Happy Halloween!
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Smiley Bone Carved Pumpkins!
Smiley Bone carved pumpkin for the win!
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Fone Bone and Rat Creature Carved Pumpkins!
More pumpkin carvings! EXCELLENT concept by @crkdgt and his daughter! These are spectacular!
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RASL Rocktober
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TONIGHT! Jeff Will Be in Cleveland!
TONIGHT! TWO Jeff Smith Appearances in Cleveland!
Jeff will be in Cleveland – first a teen writers workshop at the Lee Rd Library at 4pm. Register here: https://events.heightslibrary.org/event/12522197
At 7pm there will be a presentation at the Heights High School Auditorium, followed by a signing. Register here: https://events.heightslibrary.org/event/12349560
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Upcoming Events*
July 24 – 26, 2026
Comic-Con International
San Diego, CA
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Friday July 24, 2026
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