Berkeley Breathed

b. 1957

1 series 3 books in order

Berkeley Breathed, born June 21, 1957, is an American cartoonist, children's book author, novelist, director and screenwriter best known for Bloom County, which debuted in the Washington Post in 1980 and won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning in 1987. He later created Outland (1989-1995) and Opus, both featuring Bloom County characters.

Born: 1957
Known for: Bloom County

Series by Berkeley Breathed

Bloom County

3 books in order · 1984–1993

'Toons for our times

1984 · Berkeley Breathed

Bloom County is an American comic strip created by Berkeley Breathed. It ran from December 8, 1980, to August 6, 1989. The strip explored politics…
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The Last Basselope

1992 · Berkeley Breathed

The Last Basselope is a children's book written and illustrated by Berkeley Breathed, published in 1992. The story follows characters from Breathed's…
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Goodnight Opus

1993 · Berkeley Breathed

Opus the penguin leaves the pages of his favorite book when his grandmother reads it for the 210th time. He embarks on a magical nighttime adventure,…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Berkeley Breathed written?

We list 3 books by Berkeley Breathed across 1 series, published between 1984–1993 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Berkeley Breathed's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “'Toons for our times.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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