Most Popular Books by Jim Davis

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The perfect holiday gift for fans of the flabby tabby! Another helping of hilarity, please! Garfield, the lovable feline who never met a lunch he didn’t like, dishes up another book full of his heavy hijinx and weighty wit. Garfield’s put on a few pounds over the years, but he’s not just getting fatter, he’s getting better! So keep the comedy and calories coming! Whether he’s painting Odie or chowing down on Jon’s favorite fern, Garfield proves he’s still a ton of fun!

Garfield Rules! He’s the Lord of Lethargy, the Sultan of Snacking, and he’s back with an outrageous collection of comics. Loyal subjects of His Royal Roundness are hereby ordered to make merry at the fat cat’s kingdom, where laughter reigns supreme!

In The Great Dechurching, Jim Davis and Michael Graham along with renowned sociologist Dr. Ryan Burge examine the largest and most comprehensive study of dechurching--the largest and fastest religious shift in US history--to drill down to exactly why people are dechurching with respect to beliefs, behavior, and belonging.

Whether he sneaks all the cookies, devours a refrigerator, or wrestles an easy chair to the ground, you have to expect the unexpected when you''re in the presence of cat-genius. Garfield''s behavior is perfect, as usual, with just a few minor acts of mischief to liven things up and keep the good times rolling!

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.

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.

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.

Big Thoughts from an Even Bigger Cat Garfield is a true Aristotle of cats, pondering such tough questions as: How many plates of lasagna can a cat consume in a single sitting? That’s a lot of food for thought, but you can bet this feline philosopher will gobble his way to an answer—and still find room for dessert! It’s nothing less than sidesplitting fun, so don’t miss out as Garfield thinks (and eats) BIGGER than ever before!

Guilty as Charged Garfield, the felonious feline, is up to his old tricks again—and he doesn’t care who knows it. Whether the victim is John, Odie, or some unsuspecting spider, Garfield is always guilty of fun in the first degree!

FILL ‘ER UP Garfield believes in living life to the fullest. No easy task for a cat with a bottomless stomach. In this latest collection of comics, the fat cat with the legendary appetite treats himself to seconds, thirds, fourths, and fifths and proves that anything worth eating is worth overeating.

Garfield—Eat, Sleep, and Be Flabby! Garfield, the world’s favorite feline, marks the 25th book in his series with this volume full of side-splitting classic comics! And after all this time, Garfield’s earned some extra sleep. But he’ll still move a muscle for meals and mayhem! Whether he’s hogging Jon’s chair or hog-tieing Odie, Garfield shows us how to grow old disgracefully!

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!

Experience a quarter-century of the furry phenomenon known as Garfield in this fun, in-depth, full-color, and lavishly illustrated book, featuring a special Foreword by funny man Dave Barry.

What are calories to a cat? For Garfield, they''re a delicious way of life. But what do you expect from a feline who is able to eat tall lasagnas in a single gulp? So whether he''s chaperoning Jon on a date, sleeping ''til noon, or tormenting the odiously lovable Odie, Garfield will never miss his next meal--or the chance to make us laugh!

When Garfield and Odie accompany Jon on his skiing vacation, Garfield has an attitude problem as he skis ahead of an avalanche.

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.

Fully Happy To Garfield, happiness is a full tummy (followed by a long nap). Fans of the fat cat, hungry for laughs, can go to their happy place when they gobble up this latest treasure of pleasure!

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

Garfield dreams of a luxury vacation in Hawaii, but Jon is cutting corners (did someone say tight wad?) so it''s off to paradise instead -- ticky tacky Paradise World, that is. The pool is empty and there''s only one car at the rent-a-car counter (what a specimen!), but it''s an adventure Garfield, Jon, Odie -- and you -- will never forget!

A collection of comic strips featuring the fat cat, his dog pal Odie, and owner Jim.

Think Big! Get Big! Garfield’s gut instinct is to eat—and eat BIG! And why not? That’s how the fat cat became famous, enjoying enormous success worldwide. And that’s how the big-bellied glutton still rolls. Garfield fans can binge-read his comics in this fun-filled collection!

Garfield''s back, and he''s in the mood for food! In this collection of comics, the tubby tabby devours doughnuts, scours for snacks, and reveals his inner love for bacon. Prepare to pig out with the cat who truly believes that the best things in life are edible!

Food is Garfield''s life.

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.

TROUBLE ON THE LOOSE! Garfield, the furry desperado, is at large again in this most-wanted collection of comics. Whether he’s getting in a pickle or a jam, when it comes to trouble, the fat cat is always a glutton for punishment!