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Garfield #36
Garfield Hogs the Spotlight
Garfield is ready for his close-up!
The witty kitty is back in the spotlight with a rollicking one-cat show! And this portly performer has an ego as big as his legendary appetite. So whether he's practicing his Volleydog serve on Odie, pantsing the unsuspecting mailman, or trying to lure birds to his barbecue-grill-birdbath, GARFIELD always makes sure he's the center of attention!
The witty kitty is back in the spotlight with a rollicking one-cat show! And this portly performer has an ego as big as his legendary appetite. So whether he's practicing his Volleydog serve on Odie, pantsing the unsuspecting mailman, or trying to lure birds to his barbecue-grill-birdbath, GARFIELD always makes sure he's the center of attention!
128 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2000
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About the author
Jim Davis
2,343 books635 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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August 5, 2016
This was super fun and I LOL'd quite a few times throughout. Definitely gonna be keeping a lookout for other cheap Garfield compilations like this one.
February 13, 2022
Bueno, qué decir de los Garfields, uno de los compañeros de nuestra infancia (y adolescencia y parte de la vida adulta, recuerdo haberlos leído hasta bien después de acabada la carrera). 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.
Creo que este fu eel último que leí, porque a partir de 2001 coambiaron el formato y los sacaron más cuadrados, y de esos no recuerdo haber leído ninguno. veinte años de mi vida leyendo a Garfield al final, una buena época.
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.
Creo que este fu eel último que leí, porque a partir de 2001 coambiaron el formato y los sacaron más cuadrados, y de esos no recuerdo haber leído ninguno. veinte años de mi vida leyendo a Garfield al final, una buena época.
July 18, 2021
As an atheist, I used to think I didn't believe in Hell. The truth is... I think I do now. It's not an eternal one that we go to when we died. It's three to six panels printed in every major newspaper across the country. An undead, unkillable monstrosity that if it was ever funny, hasn't been for thirty years. When it isn't endlessly recycling it's own material, sometimes word for word, with slightly different backgrounds, it is actively plagiarizing other comic strips.
Garfield is the prime example of series that should just be allowed to end. It wouldn't be a sad thing at this point but a mercy killing.
Garfield is the prime example of series that should just be allowed to end. It wouldn't be a sad thing at this point but a mercy killing.
January 28, 2018
This particular book was purchased by me (Garfield.com/Garfield Club) and signed by Jim Davis. A keeper! The Garfield Club I used to belong to is no more. I was sad to see it go. They sourced out all their products to be sold on third party sites, and their comics no longer are sent versus email like I used to get. They do things differently now.
September 17, 2021
I found this in a closet, left over from when I read an embarrassing amount of Garfield as a kid, so I figured I'd read it. It was mostly eye rolls and groans, but shockingly there were a few actual chuckles in there. I've certainly spent half hours in worse ways.
July 28, 2022
The Fat Cat Totally Steals the Show
As much as others, in and out of the strip, try to take the spotlight, Garfield always takes it back with total pizzazz and cat grace.
Now, if only I could read it in the Kindle app in the orientation of my choosing.
As much as others, in and out of the strip, try to take the spotlight, Garfield always takes it back with total pizzazz and cat grace.
Now, if only I could read it in the Kindle app in the orientation of my choosing.
March 15, 2019
Big fans of the fat cat here! Reading through the comics with my 8.5 year old son.
May 10, 2019
Who doesn't love Garfield?
June 1, 2021
Just needed a laugh- Garfield always does the trick!
July 13, 2022
The greatest Jim Davis Audiobook on CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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June 28, 2024
There were a couple of comic strips that made me chuckle. I’m not a big fan of Garfield like my husband.
June 24, 2025
More of the same from the previous books. Garfield doesn't chase the mice (these are my favorite comics), kicks Odie around, makes fun of Jon, and watches TV.
October 12, 2016
Garfield never fails to make me laugh! He will always be my favorite cat! I'm gonna go looking for more Garfield books!! :)
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July 3, 2010The Best Yet: I am a huge fan of Garfield now but I have only been so for a few years. I really liked this book because it was really funny. I especially liked the strips with Nermal, and they were really good in this book. I think this book is the best one I own.
April 1, 2016
YOU KNOW THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I HONESTLY FEEL YOU DON'T RESPECT ME
-Jon
I honestly feel Garfield is amazing and is the perfect pet.(HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT JON).(Even though he doesn't respect you...BUT STILL
-Jon
I honestly feel Garfield is amazing and is the perfect pet.(HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT JON).(Even though he doesn't respect you...BUT STILL
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March 24, 2009
Like any other Garfield book realy-funny.
May 11, 2010
Garfield goes to the farm.
March 30, 2012
Book #36. Typical Garfield. Celebrates 21st birthday.
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March 28, 2013this book is so awesome
July 25, 2011
It was really funny.
April 24, 2017
Shields are down 40% Captain!
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