Books by Jim Davis

Enjoy Garfield in beautiful, colorful splendor in this fourth treasury of his Sunday comic antics. He eats, he teases, he sleeps. It's the life of Garfield, and you won't want to be without it.

Let the festivities begin! Garfield's seventh hilarious collection of Sunday comics shows him at his rib-tickling, side-splitting, laugh-inducing best. Party on, Garfield!

It's that wonderfully wacky, fabulously funny feline again! Join GARFIELD as he cavorts through this cavalcade of comics with more zest than a spicy Italian dinner! He'll keep you laughing so hard, you won't stop 'til the fun is over!

Garfield learns the importance of using a recipe and following instructions when learning how to cook. Includes recipe cards.

Roy agrees to fix Orson's leaky roof in exchange for some of his famous double-chocolate chicken feed cake, but the lazy rooster is not interested in doing quality work.

The gang's campout takes on sinister overtones when Roy scares his friends with tales of a creature known as Wolfbear, but even Roy is scared when Wolfbear shows up.

Booker sets a trap for the Easter Bunny, so that he can have all the candy for himself, but learns it's best to share.

Collects comic strips featuring the famous feline with an appetite for lasagna.

Collects comic strips featuring the famous feline with an appetite for lasagna.

The story of how Garfield, after seeing endangered animals at the zoo, dreams that dogs have become an endangered species, is accompanied by stickers and information on wildlife conservation.

Garfield, the irrepressible feline menace, returns in a new color edition of a classic collection of cartoons featuring the lasagna-loving bon vivant and his friends, his hapless owner Jon, the clueless canine Odie, the obnoxiously cute Nermal, and Pooky, Garfield's beloved teddy bear.

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.

Garfield goes to the zoo, but receives a blow on the head which causes him to see imaginary beasts not normally seen in a zoo.

In a new collection of full-color cartoons, America's most famous comic-strip feline pokes fun at Jon's latest dating disaster, bullies Odie, pigs out on dinner, and enjoys his insatiable appetite for trouble. Original.

Garfield the cat engages in a variety of seasonal activities.

Garfield's mischievous activities instruct the reader in the numbers from one to ten. On board pages.

A new collection of cartoons and comic strips features the cynical and insatiable feline and his adventures with the slobbery Odie, the harassed Jon, the beautiful vet Liz, the obnoxiously adorable Nermal, and an array of disappearing food items. Original.

Mischief's on the menu and trouble's brewin' in this brand new 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.

Lock up the lasagne! 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 in his sixth sensational bestseller now in Full Color in the Bigger and Bolder size!

The irrepressible Garfield scores victories for gluttony, lethargy, and felines in an omnibus edition featuring the full-color adventures of the famous cat, in a collection that includes Garfield Weighs In, Garfield Takes the Cake, and Garfield Eats His Heart Out.

CELEBRATE GARFIELD WITH THREE TIMES THE FUN!
America's #1 favorite feline devours triple helpings of lasagna in one fell swoop, so it's no wonder that three delicious collections in one chubby volume would be just as appetizing! So whether he's surfing the bird bath, kicking Odie to new heights, or crooning by the light of the moon, GARFIELD shows us that three books in one is the way to go!

The latest collection of Garfield cartoons--published in Ballentine's new oversized, splashy, full-color format--and featuring special flip animation inside.

You call this living?
Garfield has a problem and its name is Jon Arbuckle. Jon is breaking all records for standing, sitting, or lying down boredom. And Jon's apathy is really starting to bug Garfield! It's clear to him that Jon needs friends, Jon needs excitement, Jon needs . . . a life!
As Jon and Garfield set off in search of excitement, what they find are lots of laughs, plus a few important lessons about love and loyalty.
Of course Garfield knows the secret to a happy life: you just take it one meal at a time!

Garfield eats his way into trouble when he goes camping with Jon and Odie, and readers can lift the flaps on each page to find some woodsy surprises.

When Garfield falls down an open manhole, he is frightened by the rats he sees there and tries to run away.

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!

Garfield's gourmet picnic--and slapstick mishaps--enable his young fans to savor whiffs of pizza, vanilla ice cream, and tomato juice, among other delicacies, in a scratch-and-sniff fragrance book.

The funny paper's foremost feline is back--weighing in with his thirty-first roundup of daily comic-strip carryings-on. Whether he's wolfing down his weight in goodies, bedeviling his dog pal, Odie, or showing his hapless master, Jon, who's really the boss, GARFIELD proves once again that his appetite for food--and fun--is bottomless!

GARFIELD, the world's favorite feline, marks 15 years of laughs and lunches with this special silver volume, the 25th in his series of side-splitting comic compilations! After 15 years of funnies, GARFIELD's earned some extra sleep. But he'll still move all his muscles for meals and mayhem! Whether he's hogging Jon's chair or hog-tieing Odie, GARFIELD shows us how to grow old disgracefully.

America's favorite cartoon feline returns in a new collection of classic comic strips that follows the irascible and irrepressible Garfield as he makes his wisecracking, naploving, and lasagnafeasting way through life. Original.

A collection of the irrepressible feline's daily comic strips relates the adventures of Jon, Odie, and the rest of the gang.

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!

Garfield learns the importance of using a recipe and following instructions when learning how to cook. Includes recipe cards.

The story of Garfield's fire drill is accompanied by safety information.

A collection of comic strips features Garfield's attempts to beat boredom, avoid exercise, and eat as much as possible.

When Garfield's teddy bear, Pooky, is missing, Odie helps him look in the kitchen, basement, backyard, barn, bathroom, and bedroom for his toy.

A tenth collection of comic strips featuring the adventures and misadventures of the legendary feline.

A collection of Garfield comic strips chronicling the misadventures of a naughty, overweight cat.

Everyone's favorite fat cat is back in the twenty-sixth collection of daily comic strips--chowing down goodies, tormenting his pal Odie, and reminding his human master, the beleaguered Jon, who is really in charge. Original.

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 is 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!

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.

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.

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!

Garfield auditions for a TV commercial, rescues a lost girl, and meets a cat from outer space.

In this fourteenth Garfield comic collection, the popular feline embarks on another round of marathon eating and sleeping and gulps down a huge mouthful when he finally swallows his pride, in a full-color, large-format edition of the popular series. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Just as the day becomes night, summer becomes fall, and breakfast becomes lunch (with ample time for snacks in between!), Garfield becomes plumper and funnier with every meal he devours, and every practical joke he performs. So whether he's nudging Odie off the coffee table or "doing" lunch with Jon's goldfish, Garfield is in it for the fun--and so are we!

The corpulent, lasagna-loving feline meets a long-lost relative, escapes from the city pound, gets hijacked by a duck, and falls in love, in his fifth series of hilarious adventures, now appearing in full-color format. Original.

THE REIGNING KING OF CATS SHOWS YOU WHOS 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!

A Garfield Classic!

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.

THERE'S MORE OF GARFIELD TO LOVE!
In his nifty new collection, GARFIELD contemplates the advantages of growing older--and fatter! Whether he's settling in for a catatonic evening of TV viewing, testing the first law of physics on his back, or just hunting burgers in the kitchen, GARFIELD is sure to go light on the action and heavy on the laughs. So grab a seat and get ready for TONS OF FUN as GARFIELD treats us to another heaping helping of humor!

Garfield, who is "it," hunts for his friends in a special game of hide-and-seek where children can touch and smell fun things along the way.

The phenomenal feline endures a host of comic misadventures, in a selection of comic strips from the Sunday paper.

Now in full-color format, this classic collection contains hilarious cartoons of the irrepressible Garfield scoring victories for gluttony, lethargy, and felines and includes Garfield's own opinionated biography of his creator and his unique history of dogs. Original.

Now available in a larger format and in full color, a zany collection of classic cartoons and comic strips features the adventures of the irrepressible, lasagna-loving cat Garfield and his friends John and Odie, up to their usual hijinks. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Garfield meets a tiger when Jon takes him and Odie to the circus, and the next day, the big cat pays him a visit.

When Jon decides that they are too soft, he takes Garfield to the gym with him, but Garfield has his own ideas about exercise.

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!

Jon, Garfield, and Odie travel to a tropical paradise and get caught up in an adventure with the natives.

Falling asleep in a rocket ship, Garfield wakes up on Mars, where he meets tiny green Martians.

When a little boy in the park gives him a bunch of balloons, Garfield finds himself floating high into the air.

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 the cat hopes to put his voracious appetite to good use when he auditions for a new television commercial for Fussy Cat Brand Cat Food.

Garfield the cat hopes to put his voracious appetite to good use when he auditions for a new television commercial for Fussy Cat Brand Cat Food.

Garfield and Jon, rival pirates in Garfield's dream, cooperate in order to find a buried treasure.

Fresh from the funny papers, here is Garfield, all-around jokester. In this hilarious book, you'll find jokes of all shapes, species, and sizes. There are jokes about food and eating, other pets, Garfield and his pals, and knock-knocks, of course. So get ready to laugh out loud at humor told the Garfield way.

Holidays are a laughing matter with America's funniest feline!

America's favorite cat, Garfield, is back, with jokes galore. No telling where he dug up some of these deathless monsters!
What does a ghost put on his pancakes? Boo-berry syrup!
Did you hear about the vampire's dog? He was a bloodhound!
Yes, you'll die laughing with America's most frightfully funny feline!

Who ghost there? It's Garfield--star of the printed page, TV stage, and more than 60 licensed products--in an all new collection of purr-fectly hilarious ghost stories. Join the fun as Garfield spends the night in a haunted house, faces a headless ghost, and more. It's all here in five funny stories guaranteed to make readers shriek--with laughter. Full-color illustrations.

Garfield's Halloween Adventure

Halloween is Garfield's favorite holiday -- you dress up ina costume and next thing you know it's candy, candy, candy! So, disguised as an Old Pirate Cap'n and his First Mate, Garfield and Odie hit the sidewalks of suburbia -- and find themselves in a real-life, very scary ghost story!

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH GARFIELD!Thanksgiving turkey. Christmas ham. Tricks and a bag full of treats. Holidays were made for Garfield. After all, what more could Americas favorite tubby tabby ask for than a string of nationally sanctioned days of overeating? So whether hes tying up Odie with Christmas lights or raiding the fridge for a piece of pumpkin pie, Garfields never happier--or feistier--than when he's filled with the holiday spirit . . . and bags of Halloween candy!

This realistic company-level depiction of World War III combat follows Captain Sean Bannon and the tank soldiers of Team Yankee as they fight against the Russians from Hill Z14 in West Germany to the cease-fire.

He's a jokester, a funster, a prankster, and a punster. He's the hilarious Garfield, back to share some of the best and funniest jokes and riddles you've ever heard or wanted to tell.

20 YEARS OF FABULOUS FELINE FUN! Laugh along with Garfield and the gang in this timely tribute to the worlds feistiest--and funniest--feline!Inside youll 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!

Garfield is upset when everyone gives him healthy presents for his birthday.

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!

Spot art of the insatiable orange tabby as well as food-related comics from the popular strip accompany a collection of family, party, outdoor, children's, snack, and dessert recipes, in a volume that includes such options as "Lazy Cat's Lasagna" and "I'd Rather Be Happy Than Thin Chocolate-Chunk Cookies."

Experience twenty-five years of the furry phenomenon known as Garfield with this fun, in-depth, and lavishly illustrated book.

Jim Davis’s grandfather, James A. Garfield Davis, was a big, cantankerous, outspoken man. Garfield is a big, cantankerous, outspoken cat. Coincidence? Of course not. The cartoon affectionately modeled on his grandfather has propelled creator Jim Davis—and Garfield—into the realm of comic superstardom. In this book, you’ll get a unique look back at the humble beginnings and enormous success of America’s favorite feline.

In Dog Years I’d Be Dead takes a comprehensive look at everything Garfield— the comics, the television shows, the zillions of products (who on the planet hasn’t seen the grinning plush doll suction-cupped to a car window?), and, of course, the fans. You’ll get the inside scoop about the pioneering comic-strip books that set the standard for the industry with a shape now called the “Garfield format.” You’ll venture into the studio where the voice talent recorded TV shows, and hear about the antics of special guest stars like Jonathan Winters and Buddy Hackett. Loaded with never-before-seen archival gems from Jim Davis’s personal collection and tribute cartoons from legends like Beetle Bailey’s Mort Walker, Blondie’s Dean Young, and The Family Circus’s Bill Keane, this is a book to treasure.

It's springtime at U.S. Acres, where the gang heads out for a hilarious game of baseball and learns that playing by the rules is really the most fun of all.

A FAST-FOOD HELPING OF HUMOR!
What is it that makes GARFIELD America's favorite feline? Maybe it's the way he flies through the fat lane without losing his cool or without missing a meal! You'll marvel as GARFIELD finds new ways to evade exercise and beat boredom. But it's nothing that a few airborne sardines can't cure, and feeding Odie a jar of sticky peanut butter is a sure way to a slobbering good time. So join GARFIELD and his friends before the food is gone and the fun slows down!

Garfield tries to make money.

The latest collection of strips based on the beloved toy focuses on his children, thirteen-year-old Julienne and ten-year-old Chip as well as work-related stories and family issues, in a collection of comic strips from the creator of Garfield.

ITS A BIG WORLD OUT THERE--SOMEBODYS GOT TO EAT IT!Theres never been a lasagna GARFIELD couldnt tackle, a burger he couldnt capture. GARFIELD always rises to the challenge--and so do the pounds! So whether hes cleaning his plate (and Johns plate, and the neighbors plates), prodding Odie to fetch an oncoming train, or celebrating his one-millionth meal of the day, GARFIELDs the cat that just doesn't stop--eating, that is!

Shows the continuing adventures of the barnyard characters from the comic strip "U.S. Acres"

A barnyard pig, who dreams of being a knight, discovers how contagious a love of reading can be when he sets off on a quest to find the thief who stole his favorite King Arthur book.

Garfield plans himself a surprise party, with invitations and information on party planning.

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 latest collection of cartoons featuring the adventures of America's favorite cat as he contends with human nature and his own feline foibles.

Wade, a duck afraid of everything, attempts to overcome his fear of water with the help of his many barnyard friends.