Most Popular Books by Jim Davis

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Garfield thinks about food, the subject he loves best.

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!

When in doubt, pig out! “To eat is human; to pig out, divine!” Garfield’s glorious, gluttonous philosophy is on full display in this hilarious collection of comics. As everyone knows, when it comes to food, the cat just loves to make a pig of himself!

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!

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.

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''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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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....

This comprehensive collectors’ series will appeal both to new readers and longtime fans of the famed lasagna-loving cat. Garfield Complete Works: Volume 2, 1980 & 1981 continues the definitive collection of Jim Davis’s phenomenally successful comic strip. Since its debut in 1978, Garfield has reached historic heights, becoming the world’s most widely syndicated strip. “Garfield was born to eat lasagna.”—Jim Davis

The perfect holiday gift for fans of the flabby tabby! Can a cat with no feet . . . bounce into bed? . . . trot to the TV set? . . . race to the refrigerator? You can be sure that your favorite furry feline will find a way!

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!

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.

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.

We are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history. It is greater than the First and Second Great Awakening and every revival in our country combined...but in the opposite direction. Yet precious little rigorous study has been done on the broad phenomenon of dechurching in America. Jim Davis and Michael Graham have commissioned the largest and most comprehensive study of dechurching in America by renowned sociologists Dr. Ryan Burge and Dr. Paul Djupe. The Great Dechurching takes the insights gleaned from this study to drill down on how exactly people are dechurching with respect to beliefs, behavior, and belonging. This book gives the church in America its first ever deep dive into the dechurched phenomenon. You''ll learn about the dechurched through a detailed sketch of demographics, size, core concerns, church off-ramps, historical roots, and the gravity of what is at stake. Then you''ll explore what can be done to slow the bleed, engage the pertinent issues winsomely and wisely, and hopefully re-church some of the dechurched.

In Garfield’s Guide to Everything, the philosophizing fat cat weighs in on a whole kit and caboodle of subjects, from ecology to astrology, Shakespeare to stupidity. Sleep — “The best 18 hours of my day” Coffee — “Mother Nature’s Jumper Cables” Dogs — “They contain 90% of the world’s drool supply.” Love — “…is splitting the last piece of pizza.” Exercise — “My favorite spectator sport.” Mondays — “The armpit of days.” Golf — “That’s Scottish for ‘AAARGH!’”

A third book of Garfield cartoons by Jim Davis.