Best Selling Books by Jim Davis

Lock up the lasagna! Chain the chicken! And hold on to your funny bone . . . America''s favorite cat is hungrier, funnier, lazier, grouchier and more lovable than ever before!

Garfield lives his life to the fullest . . . 9 times! Cave Cat -- the first cat crawled out of the sea 10 million years ago. He was happy to be out of the water -- until he met Big Bob! The Vikings -- he was big, he was mean, he was a Viking. Garfield the Orange had looted a lot of cities, but none like St. Paul, Minnesota. Babes and Bullets -- Sam Spayed wasn''t the best private investigator in the world, but he did have one terrific thing going for him -- a secretary who made a great cup of coffee. The Exterminators -- no mouse was safe from the exterminators. Catching mice was their life. It wasn''t a pretty job -- especially the way they did it. Lab Animal -- specimen 19-GB was not happy at the prospect of being dissected, so he did something about it. What happened set the federal government on its ear. The Garden -- life was a carefree romp among hovering harmonicas for Cloey and the orange kitten . . . until they confronted the crystal box. Primal Self -- he was an ordinary house cat leading an ordinary existence. A shadowy memory from another time changed all that. Garfield -- the marvelous cat we all know and love. This is his life in a nutshell. Space Cat -- he was lost in space with a computer built by the lowest bidder. And, he was not about to let his life slip away that easily.

America''s sassiest, grouchiest, funniest, and chubbiest cat is up to his old tricks—and up to some new tricks too! Garfield celebrates living by fighting fleas, falling in love, and composing a history of dogs. This fourth Garfield extravaganza also features A Morning with Garfield and Garfield''s only biography of his creator, Jim Davis. The GARFIELD CLASSICS series collects the early years of the Garfield comic strip. Garfield may have gone through a few changes, but one thing has stayed the same: his enormous appetite for food and fun. So laugh along with the classic cat, because classics are always in style.

On the road with Garfield: Down on the farm, lost in a world of his own, or camping out with the gang, Garfield always finds a way to keep life interesting. Now that might be bad news for Jon and Odie, but it''s great for the rest of his millions of fans, as Garfield takes the spotlight for his nineteenth star turn. Or, as Garfield might say, when the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.

In this collection of comic strips Garfield, an overweight, lazy, and cantankerous cat taxes the patience of his owner, Jon, with his humorous antics.

This is his tenth book—and Garfield and the gang want to celebrate. Millions of fans just can''t get enough of Garfield and company, so join them for an old-fashioned hoe-down and then sit down so you can read all about the fun!

A classic collection of "Garfield" cartoons is now published in a new oversized, splashy, full-color format.

Garfield''s Got the Magic Touch Garfield knows what matters in life—whether he''s stealing Jon''s dinner, performing for his favorite audience, or simply pondering the vastness of space. And he must be doing something right, because this is his twentieth book and he''s still going strong. Live it up, Garfield, and take your millions of fans along for the ride!

Whether he''s down on the farm, lost in a world of his own, or camping out with the gang, Garfield always finds a way to keep life interesting. Now, that might be bad news for Jon and Odie, but it''s great for the rest of his millions of fans, as Garfield takes the spotlight for his nineteenth star turn! Or, as Garfield might say, when the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.

It''s not that he doesn''t have plenty to think about. Garfield could ponder the fact that he''s the most popular cat in feline history. He could even examine his soul to discover why he''s so funny, so mean to Odie, so nice to Nermal, and so exasperating and lovable to Jon. But he''d probably just prefer to think about food....

Celebrate forty years of Garfield with this lavish collection featuring classic strips, guest cartoonists, fan art, and a foreword by lifelong Garfield lover Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Pulitzer Prize–winning creator of Hamilton! The big year is finally here! Garfield, the original party animal, is aging disgracefully and celebrating wildly! Hey, what do you expect from the mischievous fat cat who is so good at being bad? Join the party, as celebrity cartoonists and fans alike pay homage to the famous feline. Even Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda gets into the act by composing the book’s foreword. This commemorative collection of birthday comic strips—plus a ton of other festive fun—is a gift for Garfield fans of all ages!

FUNNY BEYOND WORDS! Sometimes less is more (more or less), which is certainly the case in this unique Garfield book featuring comics without dialogue—though an occasional sound effect might “SPLUT” in your face! Filled with silly sight gags (out with the catcalls, in with the pratfalls), Garfield Left Speechless provides visual fun for everyone in a colorful collection with universal appeal. Great for kids who can’t read yet. Even dogs will be drooling over it!

When Garfield spends a night on the town, he meets the toughest, meanest gang of cats anyone''s ever seen -- the Claws! And when the Claws take Garfield to the Italian restaurant where he was born, it''s a journey into his past -- and into adventures he never dreamed of.

Here''s Garfield at his most appealing. Debonair, wise beyond his years—and funny! When you crave sarcasm, rapier wit, pithy comments, or lots of belly laughs, Garfield''s the one who has it all!

A collection of comic strips featuring Garfield the cat.

After sweeping the country in over 1,000 newspapers and five incredible best sellers -- Garfield on TV!! Now, the funniest, grouchiest, laziest cat of all time in his first full-length, full-color musical special! Here Comes Garfield Starring America''s favorite cat, his canine companion Odie, and the mean neighbor who gets them into big trouble -- and an even bigger adventure!

America''s favorite cartoon cat prepares to belly up to the bestseller list again with his 34th collection of classic comic strips. It''s another heaping helping of "Garfield" at his hilarious best.

Celebrate the big 3-0 with the lasagna-loving legend! “If Garfield ever lost weight, I’d lose my job security.” –Jim Davis When the world’ s most famous feline hits the three-decade milestone it’s time to celebrate! 30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna is a tribute to this tremendous achievement. Organized by decade, each with an introduction by Jim Davis, this lavishly illustrated volume features more than four hundred strips, including thirty of Jim Davis’s all-time favorites–with informative remarks from Jim on why they made the grade. Packed with early sketches, enlightening quotes, and fun facts (did you know that the Garfield comic was originally titled Jon?), this book shows how Garfield evolved from a witty kitty to a world-renowned fat cat. Of Jim Davis’s “little hobby,” Blondie cartoonist Dean Young writes: “Every one of [these] little treasures is an exquisite menagerie of comic timing, writing, and cartoon art. It’s easy to see why his strip is continually voted one of the best on our planet by readers everywhere.” So if you appreciate the unparalleled splendors of layered pasta, need something to ward off those nap attacks, or have a healthy appetite for humor, 30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna is just the ticket. Perhaps Jim Davis puts it best: “This whole line of work is to make people happy and smile.” Garfield’s millions of fans couldn’t agree more.

Who''s back in the limelight again? It''s Garfield! Leading the world in most naps snoozed per year, perfecting the art of eating without coming up for air, and discovering that dessert is the most important meal of the day. Garfield''s back, and we''ve got him right where we want him!

You just can''t keep a good cat down. And with Garfield you''d need muscles to do it, anyway. This is the frisky feline''s tenth collection and it''s full of the antics and acrobatics you know and love him for. As a bonus it also features an inteview with Jim Davis about how he became a cartoonist!

Garfield is a fast-talking, late-sleeping, cynical, lovable cat. He hassles Odie, Jon, and Nermal and enchants kids of all ages. Riding the crest of four big best-sellers, he''s back--better, fatter, and funnier than ever before!

This collection features the incorrigibly insatiable feline, his long-suffering owner, and the hapless Odie.

Garfield is ready for his close-up! The witty kitty is back in the spotlight with a rollicking one-cat show! And this portly performer has an ego as big as his legendary appetite. So whether he''s practicing his Volleydog serve on Odie, pantsing the unsuspecting mailman, or trying to lure birds to his barbecue-grill-birdbath, GARFIELD always makes sure he''s the center of attention!

Full of witty and delightful surprises, Garfield''s version of this beloved Christmas poem is sure to be a favorite with fans of the famous fat cat who boasts 13 animated television specials, 13 Emmy nominations, and 4 Emmy Awards.

The renowned feline philosopher shares his hard-won wisdom on life as he argues that laziness is its own reward, alarm clocks were made for smashing, maturity is overrated, and if you can''t take it with you, eat it now.

Mischief''s on the menu and trouble''s brewin'' in this concoction of comics. Share in the shenanigans, as Garfield, the furry prankster, engages in a little "tomcatfoolery" that''s sure to elicit some catty laughter.

The Reigning King of Cats Shows You Who’s Boss! Garfield rules his kingdom with an iron paw. No one is safe from the portly prankster! So whether he’s playing snap-the-towel with the constantly clueless Odie, giving Jon a “shocking” makeover, or plotting his next line of attack on the birdbath, Garfield always comes out on top! The GARFIELD CLASSICS series collects the early years of the Garfield comic strip in a larger, full-color format. Garfield may have gone through a few changes, but one thing has stayed the same: his enormous appetite for food and fun. So laugh along with the classic cat, because classics are always in style.

When food is your life, it''s hard to think of anything else. Still, Garfield manages. Whether it''s time to clean out Jon''s drawers his way, finding a hiding place that''s too good, or discovering he can sleep in any position, half the fun of Garfield is watching his between-meal antics. In his twelfth book, he''s up to his usual tricks, and that''s all his fans need to hear.

Booker''s good-natured carrot trap brings him face to face with the Easter Bunny. When Booker offers to help out, the Easter Bunny agrees to let him make all the U.S. Acres candy deliveries. But Booker has his own plans! Join in the fun as Booker discovers the value of sharing with friends.

Thirty-five years of the best Garfield Sunday funnies—perfect for fans of the world’s favorite fat cat! “Every Sunday morning, after doing the farm chores, Dad, Mom, Doc (yes, he’s real), and I would settle in with the Sunday paper for at least a half hour of chuckling, snorting, and laughing out loud.”—Jim Davis Settle in with these Garfield Sunday funnies, handpicked and annotated by celebrated Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis. This special anniversary collection presents the comics in their full glory (complete with title and drop panels), along with an assortment of original sketches and never-before-seen rejected strips. It’s Garfield the fat cat in his Sunday finest!

Garfield, the furry food processor, is back for another helping of tastefully outrageous fun! And America''s most-famished feline is breaking all records for mealtime mayhem! Whether he''s snatching a snooze, drop-kicking the dog, or discovering the joys of a simple tummy scratch, Garfield always knows where his next nibble is coming from. If you''re hungry for laughter, you''ll eat him up. Pound for pound, there''s no funnier cat around!

TO EAT, OR NOT TO EAT? That''s a stupid question! The fat cat was born to binge, and while some might call it gluttony, Garfield prefers to think of it as eating proactively. Besides, someone needs to keep the surplus donut population under control. In this hilarious collection of comics, the heavyweight of humor tips the scales with a veritable metric ton of laughs.

A third book of Garfield cartoons by Jim Davis.