Most Popular 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!

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!

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.

The 13th book of Garfield cartoons.

Garfield, bon vivant of cats, lazy, sassy, grouchy, and downright delightful, is back with an all-star cast: Jon, his owner; Liz, the veterinarian; Irma, the waitress; Lyman, Jon''s friend; Odie, just a dog; Nermal, a cute kitten; and Pooky, Garfield''s very own teddy bear. Together again, they''re in Garfield''s world now, and what he says goes—for everyone.

On a diet or swallowing a lasagna whole, he''s still the same lovable Garfield. Getting in over his scruffy neck and sassing his way back out again, this is one scrappy cat who knows how to have fun.

A collection of comic strips featuring Garfield the cat.

Twenty years of fabulous feline fun—perfect for fans of the flabby tabby! Laugh along with Garfield and the gang in this tribute to the world''s feistiest—and funniest—feline. Inside you''ll find: • Jim Davis'' Top Twenty All-Time Favorite Strips • Foreword by Mike Peters • Exclusive 20th Anniversary Interview with Garfield • A Rare Glimpse Inside Jim Davis'' Original Sketchbook • A Heaping Helping of Classic Garfield Strips • Doodles, Trivia, Anecdotes • Embarrassing Photos It''s nothing less than a milestone for Garfield and a must-have collection for every fat cat fanatic.

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!

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.

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.

Garfield is a fast-talking, late-sleeping, cynical, lovable cat. He hassles Odie, Jon, and Nermal and enchants kids of all ages. And now he''s back—better, fatter, and funnier than ever before!

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.

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!

Sugar Shock! Forget the prize, Garfield has his eyes on the pies . . . and the cakes . . . and the donuts. As the fat cat himself says, “Never underestimate the positive power of pastries.” Fans hungry for laughs will find this confection the perfect treat to satisfy their comic cravings.

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.

He sleeps late and wakes up grouchy. He hates joggers, beats up dogs, and shreds his owner. He''s cynical, witty, urbane, and sometimes downright mean. But best of all, he''s back, better than ever, to delight cat-lovers and cat-haters alike.

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!

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!

You''ve made him the favorite cat of all time! 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.

Garfield dreams of rescuing a fair maiden from a fire-breathing dragon, with a little help from the maiden herself.

He''s the #1 champ at sleeping, eating, and watching TV—and when the world''s favorite cat sits around the house, he really sits around the house! And of course, he’s as sassy and lovable as ever when he chases Odie, plays with Nermal and Pooky, and makes life both wicked and wonderful for his owner, Jon.

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!

He''s a simple cat. He enjoys long naps, big dinners, and watching Jon fall flat on his face. But whether he''s setting a trap for the mailman, stalking the chips bag, or helping Jon discover his artistic side, Garfield knows what to do and he knows how to do it with style.

As arguably one of the most successfully merchandised characters of all time, Garfield evokes instant recognition all over the world. Popular with both children and adults, this book is another in the Garfield Gallery series. The author has also previously published Garfield Treasury.

Free-Range Fun Meister! Garfield’s always hatching a new plan to prank his poor owner. Whether he’s garnishing Jon’s soup with cat hair, putting a goldfish in his shoe (it was Jon’s birthday!), or hiding the car, Garfield rules the roost!

Like every great lasagna, Garfield was born in the kitchen of an Italian restaurant on a winter''s night in 1978, while outside snow fell like grated Parmesan cheese. He weighed five pounds, six ounces at birth--that''s big for a kitten!--and right from the start showed a passion for Italian food. The restaurant owner, forced to choose between Garfield and closing his doors for lack of pasta, sold Garfield to a pet store. Garfield thought he was a goner until Jon Arbuckle walked in the door. The rest is history.

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!

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!

A third book of Garfield cartoons by Jim Davis.