{"product_id":"grommets-paperback","title":"Grommets - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRick Remender\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Posehn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrett Parson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This throwback gem offers rewards for readers well beyond the \u003ci\u003eThrasher\u003c\/i\u003e set.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --Publishers Weekly (starred review) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGrommets\u003c\/i\u003e captures the raw feeling of being an outcast kid in the 1980s, and why skateboarding became such a sacred salvation to a lucky few.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--Tony Hawk \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTwo outcast best friends navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. Perfect for fans of John Hughes' Brat Pack teen movies, \u003ci\u003eFreaks \u0026amp; Geeks\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDazed \u0026amp; Confused.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrommets\u003c\/i\u003e is both an authentic look at '80s skate culture--a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon-- as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes navigating their damage in an era when no one cared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The series' title springs from skater slang, a \"grommet\" is a commonly used term for a young up-and-coming skater or surfer. Since the '60s it's been used to describe the next generation of kids who, with youthful exuberance, love the sport but want to put their spin on it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collects the complete story, \u003ci\u003eGrommets\u003c\/i\u003e #1-7.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRick Remender is the writer and co-creator of comics such as \u003ci\u003eFear Agent, Low, Deadly Class, Tokyo Ghost, Death or Glory, The Last Days of American Crime, Black Science, Crawl Space, A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance, Night Mary, The Sacrificers, The Scumbag, Seven to Eternity, Last Christmas, The Holy Roller, Napalm Lullaby, Grommets, \u003c\/i\u003e and more. For Marvel he has written titles such as \u003ci\u003eUncanny Avengers, Captain America, Uncanny X-Force\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Venom\u003c\/i\u003e. He's written video games such as \u003ci\u003eBulletstorm\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDead Space\u003c\/i\u003e, and worked on films such as \u003ci\u003eThe Iron Giant\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnastasia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTitan A.E\u003c\/i\u003e. He and his wife reside in Los Angeles raising two beautiful human monkeys. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrian Posehn has been busy for a while. As a writer\/actor\/stand-up comic, he doesn't have a ton of down time. He's currently co-creating and starring in an upcoming cartoon for Nickelodeon. Brian most recently was an NSA intern on TruTV's Top Secret Videos. You can also catch Brian on the popular Disney Plus show The Mandalorian, the acclaimed Netflixshow Lady Dynamite, FX's You're The Worst and in his recurring roles on The Big Bang Theory and New Girl. He was one of the stars of Comedy Central's popular show, The Sarah Silverman Program. He has also appeared on such seminal sitcoms as Seinfeld, NewsRadio, Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, The Neighborhood and a recurring role on Just Shoot Me. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the sketch comedy world he's known as one of the writers and performers on HBO's acclaimed Mr. Show, in 2015 he co-produced Odenkirk and Cross's return to sketch with the Netflix hit, With Bob and David. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe was featured in the films, Devil's Rejects and The Five Year Engagement. In 2015 he had his first starring role in the dark, indie comedy, Uncle Nick. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn stand-up comedy he's known as one of the original members of the Comedians of Comedy. He's recorded two half hour specials for Comedy Central, four comedy albums and three hour long specials, The Fartist, Criminally Posehn and 25 X 2. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn voice-acting he's done everything from Scooby Doo to a recent role on The Simpsons. He starred on the animated shows, Mission Hill and 3 South and has turned up in Adventure Time, American Dad, Bob's Burgers and Steven Universe, to name a few. His voice was featured in the 2017 Dreamworks Animated comedy, Captain Underpants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the last several years he's also been able to produce and host a popular D\u0026amp;D comedy podcast, Nerd Poker and co-write 45 issues of the best-selling Marvel comic book series Deadpool. In 2018 he released his first book, Forever Nerdy. In 2019, he completed a comedy metal album Grandpa Metal, featuring metal legends from Anthrax, Dethklok, Slayer and Soundgarden. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrandpa Metal was released to rave reviews in the metal world in February of 2020. In May, he was featured on Celebrity Worst Cooks on Food Network. He hosted a weekly two hour show spinning his favorite meta songs on GimmeMetal.com. In 2021, he plans to compete on American Ninja Warrior, Top Chef and So You Think You Can Dance. After he breaks TMZ and the Internet, when footage of him beating up a narwhal surfaces, he plans to quit showbiz. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrett \"BlitzCadet\" Parson is a Massachusetts based cartoonist. He is best known for his work on multiple Tank Girl titles with original writer\/creator Alan Martin. He has also worked with DC\/Vertigo, Image, Boom!, 2000 AD, Albatross Funny Books, Sports Illustrated Kids, BBC, Warner Bros. Animation, Dream Works TV, Sony Music and more. When not drawing comics, Brett is hanging out with his girls, eating pizza and working on their old house.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9.58 x 7.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52743424246067,"sku":"9781534366480","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/MAp-9dn4rl9781534366480.webp?v=1764144171","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/grommets-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}