Most Popular Books by Jim Davis

Is Your Cat Cowering Behind A Silly Name? Garfield Has The Answer! Muffin. Kitty. Snowball. All stupid names that no self-respecting cat would have—if it weren''t for the stupid human who gave it to him! Now Garfield has the definitive guide to giving your cat a proper name that he won''t be ashamed to be called by his buddies in the finest back alleys of America. Unisex Names, Old Buddies'' Names, Former Girlfriends'' Names, Ordinary People''s Names Suitable for Cat Use, and the dreaded Names to Avoid. So start reading—and find the right name for your fabulous feline!

The milestone 50th Garfield compilation book—perfect for fans of the lasagna-loving legend! The fat cat returns for his 50th book—a collection of hilarious strips featuring Jon, Odie, and all the famous characters in the world of the one-and-only Garfield.

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

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!

This rollicking collection includes three books in one: Garfield Spills the Beans, Garfield Gets His Just Desserts, and Garfield Will Eat for Food. Garfield’s back . . . and he’s better—and often weirder—than ever! But then, meathead Jon isn’t exactly normal, either: He’s a few corn dogs shy of a picnic. Together, they drive each other crazy and their fans to laughter. Hahahaheeheehee . . . There’s never a dull—or rarely a sane—moment around the Arbuckle house! The GARFIELD FAT CAT 3-PACK series collects the GARFIELD comic-strip compilation books in a new, 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 enjoy some supersized laughs with the insatiable cat, because too much fun is never enough!

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 can''t refuse another taste of the good life in his 22nd feast of fun"--Cover.

Feeding frenzy! Who has time for manners when there’s food to be inhaled? Garfield eschews etiquette in favor of bingeing and belching. And who can blame him? He’s only human! So get rude ’n’ crude and pig out on this collection of tasty comics. SLURP! SLURP! SLURP!

This rollicking collection includes three books in one: Garfield Life in the Fat Lane, Garfield Tons of Fun, and Garfield Bigger and Better. The Lord of Lasagna reigns supreme! There’s a lot of action in Garfield’s life. It just happens to revolve around the refrigerator! So whether he’s reviewing the list of things he’s not going to do today, testing the first law of physics—“Bodies at rest tend to stay at rest”—or challenging Odie to a do-nothing contest, you can be sure that when mealtime comes, Garfield will have all the energy he needs! The GARFIELD FAT CAT 3-PACK series collects the GARFIELD comic-strip compilation books in a new, 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 enjoy some supersized laughs with the insatiable cat, because too much fun is never enough!

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.

The good times continue to roll in this next collection of Garfield comic book stories! In this round, we see how the gang beats the heat, learn if Jon can finally stop being late, and if Nermal can set a world record! Also, Pet Force stops by!

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!

Hungry for Laughs? Garfield, the fat cat with the bottomless stomach, dishes up another tasty serving of cartoon comedy. So whether he''s celebrating the official Kick-Odie-Across-the-Room Day, playing connect-the-freckles on Jon’s chest, or perfecting his insincere smile, Garfield''s always on the prowl for food—and fun!

The perfect holiday gift for fans of the world’s favorite fat cat! 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! 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.

This uproarious collection includes three books in one: Garfield Weighs In, Garfield Takes the Cake, and Garfield Eats His Heart Out. The felonious feline is up to his old tricks—and some new tricks, too! He mugs a Girl Scout, escapes from the city pound, flirts with his girl, Arlene, and, of course, hassles Odie, Jon, and Nermal. Hey, mischief is his life! The GARFIELD FAT CAT 3-PACK series collects the GARFIELD comic-strip compilation books in a new, 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 enjoy some super sized laughs with the insatiable cat, because too much fun is never enough!

Break Out the Popcorn . . . It’s Showtime! Grab a seat and join Garfield as he takes a madcap look at movies—including his own—in this big, fat, hairy homage to films. This festival of fun features spoofs, reviews, trivia, and a blockbuster assortment of quips, tips, and comic strips!