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Garfield #22
Garfield by the Pound: His 22nd Book
The perfect holiday gift for fans of the lasagna-loving legend!
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!
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 his enormous appetite for food and fun. So laugh along with the classic cat, because classics are always in style.
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!
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 his enormous appetite for food and fun. So laugh along with the classic cat, because classics are always in style.
96 pages, Paperback
First published February 25, 1992
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About the author
Jim Davis
2,346 books637 followersJames Robert "Jim" Davis is an American cartoonist who created the popular comic strip Garfield. Other comics that he has worked on are Tumbleweeds, Gnorm Gnat, Slapstick, and a strip about Mr. Potato Head.
Jim Davis was born in Fairmount, Indiana, near Marion, where he grew up on a small farm with his father James William Davis, mother Anna Catherine (Carter) Davis, brother Dave, and 25 cats. Davis' childhood on a farm parallels the life of his cartoon character Garfield's owner, Jon Arbuckle, who was also raised on a farm with his parents and a brother, Doc Boy. Jon, too, is a cartoonist, and also celebrates his birthday on July 28. Davis attended Ball State University. While attending Ball State, he became a member of the Theta Xi fraternity. He earned the dubious honor of earning one of the lowest cumulative grade point averages in the history of the university, an honor incidentally shared with Late Show host David Letterman.
Davis as of 2007 resides in Muncie, Indiana, where he and his staff produce Garfield under his company, Paws, Inc., begun in 1981. He was married to Carolyn, a singer and elementary teacher whom he met while both were attending college, and has a son named James with her. However, the couple divorced, and Davis since 2000 has been married to Jill, Paws' senior vice president of licensing, who has worked there approximately 25 years.
Ironically, Davis did not own cats when he started Garfield because of Carolyn's allergies, but they owned a Labrador retriever named Molly. With Jill, the family has expanded to include children Ashley and Chris; three grandchildren, Chloe, Carly and Cody; cats, Spunky and Nermal; and a dog, Pooky.
Jim Davis was born in Fairmount, Indiana, near Marion, where he grew up on a small farm with his father James William Davis, mother Anna Catherine (Carter) Davis, brother Dave, and 25 cats. Davis' childhood on a farm parallels the life of his cartoon character Garfield's owner, Jon Arbuckle, who was also raised on a farm with his parents and a brother, Doc Boy. Jon, too, is a cartoonist, and also celebrates his birthday on July 28. Davis attended Ball State University. While attending Ball State, he became a member of the Theta Xi fraternity. He earned the dubious honor of earning one of the lowest cumulative grade point averages in the history of the university, an honor incidentally shared with Late Show host David Letterman.
Davis as of 2007 resides in Muncie, Indiana, where he and his staff produce Garfield under his company, Paws, Inc., begun in 1981. He was married to Carolyn, a singer and elementary teacher whom he met while both were attending college, and has a son named James with her. However, the couple divorced, and Davis since 2000 has been married to Jill, Paws' senior vice president of licensing, who has worked there approximately 25 years.
Ironically, Davis did not own cats when he started Garfield because of Carolyn's allergies, but they owned a Labrador retriever named Molly. With Jill, the family has expanded to include children Ashley and Chris; three grandchildren, Chloe, Carly and Cody; cats, Spunky and Nermal; and a dog, Pooky.
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January 8, 2025
While still humorous and fun, a lack of continued story arcs kept this from being as good as many of the previous volumes.
June 15, 2021
This is a compilation of daily comic strips from Garfield in the paper, some Sunday's and all the other days the funny pages came out.
My nephew and his mom picked some of these books up at thrift stores around town and both of the kids love them. I used to read these as a kid. I used to read the funny pages to see Garfield every day. I don't remember which ones I read as a kid.
Well, today, I was watching my nephew and he can be a big reader. He is reading all kinds of stuff. He'll get quiet and read and I love that. Today, was his last day of school and after lunch he sat down and was reading Garfield Hams it up, so I picked up 'Garfield by the pound' and read this with him. It was fun to remember Garfield and read something so cute. It was fun to read with my nephew. It took me back to my childhood. I might read some more with my nephew this summer.
I think that is a great social time, getting together, reading side by side. That has become my speed. My nephew is funny, anytime he reads a funny part, he has to read it too me. I love it.
Anyway, Garfield loves to eat. That's what this is about.
My nephew and his mom picked some of these books up at thrift stores around town and both of the kids love them. I used to read these as a kid. I used to read the funny pages to see Garfield every day. I don't remember which ones I read as a kid.
Well, today, I was watching my nephew and he can be a big reader. He is reading all kinds of stuff. He'll get quiet and read and I love that. Today, was his last day of school and after lunch he sat down and was reading Garfield Hams it up, so I picked up 'Garfield by the pound' and read this with him. It was fun to remember Garfield and read something so cute. It was fun to read with my nephew. It took me back to my childhood. I might read some more with my nephew this summer.
I think that is a great social time, getting together, reading side by side. That has become my speed. My nephew is funny, anytime he reads a funny part, he has to read it too me. I love it.
Anyway, Garfield loves to eat. That's what this is about.
January 6, 2026
Another good re-read. It’s been while on this one, but still as good as ever.
May 27, 2021
Let the Zingers Roll On!
One of the best things about Garfield are the one liners. Against Jon, Odie, random dogs, random people, himself. There seemed to be an extra helping of them in this book!
One of the best things about Garfield are the one liners. Against Jon, Odie, random dogs, random people, himself. There seemed to be an extra helping of them in this book!
March 2, 2010
This book is funny. I don't remember everything that happened. When I read this book it was with a lot of other Garfield books. I love these comic type books because they are easy to read, and quite funny. I think everyone should read these books. So read them now!
~Bookworm~
~Bookworm~
November 9, 2008
Garfield is good fun for children and adults.
November 3, 2010
Funny cover:)
October 9, 2012
i think this is the book i read im not sure it was i while ago but i've read so many garfield book i cant remember which ones ive read and havent't read
February 8, 2022
Bueno, qué decir de los Garfields, uno de los compañeros de nuestra infancia (y adolescencia y parte de la vida adulta). Recuerdo haberme encontrado el primero en casa de un amigo y habérmelo devorado de una sentada, con 5-6 años, sin entender varios de los chistes pero disfrutando mucho de los más obvios. Hoy en día, en casa, a los ojos entrecerrados con mezcla de desprecio y aburrimiento los seguimos llamando ojos de Garfield:
Esta sensación de saber que siempre iba a encontrar unos cuantos graciosos la tuve durante las dos décadas posteriores en las que Garfield iba apareciendo periódicamente en mi vida. No es una obra culmen de la literatura, pero nos ha alegrado muchos momentos.
Esta sensación de saber que siempre iba a encontrar unos cuantos graciosos la tuve durante las dos décadas posteriores en las que Garfield iba apareciendo periódicamente en mi vida. No es una obra culmen de la literatura, pero nos ha alegrado muchos momentos.
January 31, 2019
Netflix has a new Garfield cartoon which S (almost 7) likes very much. J remembered that he had some Garfield comic collections from when he was a kid so he got them out of storage for S, much to his delight. S is really enjoying reading this with his dad. It seems that Garfield is pretty timeless!
June 30, 2025
All my Garfield reviews are the same. You either get the wonderful humor or you don't. As for me, I grew up reading the hilarious antics of Garfield, Jon, and Odie and years later I still find it funny. It is like a comfortable old friend making me laugh when I need it.
April 30, 2018
More like a 3.5. Not as funny as his other ones.
January 2, 2019
3.5 is s’more accurate rating.
February 23, 2019
My eight-year-old son's new favorite cat is Garfield! We're reading the books together.
October 18, 2020
tenhle komiks byl ještě o trochu lepší než ostatní, protože byl o Vánocích.
*To mám na Vánocích nejraději. Je to doba kdy každý otočí svou řídkou stranu ke stěně a všude je klid a mír
*To mám na Vánocích nejraději. Je to doba kdy každý otočí svou řídkou stranu ke stěně a všude je klid a mír
September 27, 2022
I recommend this book to Garfield fans. It was funny and definitely great for fans of the original Garfield.
April 22, 2025
Jon attempts to put Garfield's Christmas sweater on him, Garfield gets stuck in the doorway, he attempts to get Odie to stop spinning in circles, he scares the goldfish, and he eats Jon's pants.
February 3, 2026
Garfield is the best comic strip that ever was.
November 18, 2015
Garfield By the Pound is a fun collection of comics starring America's favorite cynical, fat cat: Garfield. With the help of his master, Jon, and his silent sidekick, Odie, Garfield makes his way through life contemplating sleep, food, and terrorizing anyone he can find, except for any mouse that may appear in the house. These he is always friendly with.
I quite enjoyed this book of Garfield comic strips, but wished there were more long storylines. Single shots are great, and often the funniest, but I want to be taken on a trip with these characters. They could have visited the farm, gone camping, traveled to the zoo, visited the vet, or gone to the beach. Something. Anything. Just take me on a trip with these characters, Mr. Jim Davis.
Overall, Garfield By the Pound is another entertaining book about America's favorite funny, fat cat. So, if you want to read about Garfield, this book is as good as any other, which are all enjoyable. Pick up a Garfield book today and prepare to be amused by Garfield and Silent Odie.
I quite enjoyed this book of Garfield comic strips, but wished there were more long storylines. Single shots are great, and often the funniest, but I want to be taken on a trip with these characters. They could have visited the farm, gone camping, traveled to the zoo, visited the vet, or gone to the beach. Something. Anything. Just take me on a trip with these characters, Mr. Jim Davis.
Overall, Garfield By the Pound is another entertaining book about America's favorite funny, fat cat. So, if you want to read about Garfield, this book is as good as any other, which are all enjoyable. Pick up a Garfield book today and prepare to be amused by Garfield and Silent Odie.
May 27, 2010
Garfield eats all the lasagna.
September 19, 2011
although I've read most of the garfield series, none of them really made me laugh lol. :-)
December 2, 2012
I like Garfield because it as really funny.
March 5, 2019
I don't even know when it happened but Odie is one of my favorite characters.
October 7, 2015
this book is funny and delicious
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April 3, 2012
Book #22
February 16, 2014
Lots of laughs, great bathroom material.
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