1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen

A square paperback book titled "Ballard Street" in white text on a red bar. The cover art shows an elderly man in a blue robe sitting in a red armchair, tapping ashes into a hat worn by a dog. 144 pages of cartoon illustration.
A square paperback book titled "Ballard Street" in white text on a red bar. The cover art shows an elderly man in a blue robe sitting in a red armchair, tapping ashes into a hat worn by a dog. 144 pages of cartoon illustration.
1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
A square paperback book titled "Ballard Street" in white text on a red bar. The cover art shows an elderly man in a blue robe sitting in a red armchair, tapping ashes into a hat worn by a dog. 144 pages of cartoon illustration. A square paperback book titled "Ballard Street" in white text on a red bar. The cover art shows an elderly man in a blue robe sitting in a red armchair, tapping ashes into a hat worn by a dog. 144 pages of cartoon illustration. 1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen 1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen 1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen 1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen 1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen 1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen 1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
1998 Ballard Street Cartoon Book – Vintage Jerry Van Amerongen
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Invite a playful and grounded vibe to your archives with this 1998 Ballard Street cartoon book, featuring the absurdly charming humor of Jerry Van Amerongen and an authentic personal signature from the artist himself.

A delightful compilation of Jerry Van Amerongen’s beloved "Ballard Street" comic strip, this 1998 volume captures the surreal, often absurd nuances of everyday domestic life with a style that feels both nostalgically mid-century and uniquely offbeat.

The vibrant red title bar and whimsical cover illustration provide a grounded, timeless feel for collectors of 90s humor and graphic media. Whether utilized as a lighthearted coffee table book or tucked into a collection of rare paper in the library, this volume serves as a functional relic of late-century print syndication. Its authentic patina—including a soulful handwritten inscription on the interior page—ensures it remains a conversation piece, bringing a sense of historic charm and handcrafted beauty to the modern home.

This item is vintage, over 25 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.

  • Origin: USA (Andrews McMeel Publishing)

  • Era: Late 20th Century (1998)

  • Material: Paper / Glossy Cardstock

  • Dimensions: 8.00" x 8.00"

  • Condition: Good (Interior Inscription)

  • Special Feature: First collection from the creator of "The Neighborhood."

  • Note: Van Amerongen is a Minnesota native (born in Grand Rapids), which adds a nice local connection for your boutique's Saint Paul roots.