Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day

If Rube’s inventions are any indication, “normal” means something very different in the Goldberg household. For Rube, up is down, in is out, and the simplest path to accomplishing an everyday task—like brushing his teeth or getting dressed—is a humorously complicated one. Follow Rube as he sets out on a typical school day, overcomplicating each and every step from the time he wakes up in the morning until the time he goes to bed at night.   This book features fourteen inventions, each depicting an interactive sequence whose purpose is to help Rube accomplish mundane daily tasks: a simple way to get ready for school, to make breakfast, to do his homework, and so much more.  

Jennifer George is the granddaughter of Rube Goldberg. She is the author of The Art of Rube Goldberg: (A) Inventive (B) Cartoon (C) Genius and a jewelry and clothing designer. For almost twenty years her label was carried at Bergdorf Goodman, Barney’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, and dozens of other specialty stores across the U.S. She lives in New York City.  Ed Steckley is an award-winning illustrator whose clients include MAD Magazine. He is a much sought-after advertising artist, is on the Board of Directors at the National Cartoonist Society, and is president of its New York City chapter. He lives in New York City. Follow Ed online at www.edsteckley.com.