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Mutts #5
Our Mutts
Deceptively simple yet strikingly profound, MUTTS is a comic strip that speaks to fans of all ages. In Patrick McDonnell's animal-centric world, Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the cat, provide both postulations and punch lines, enlightenment and entertainment. They seem innocent, yet speak volumes. "Kids will immediately take to the funny-animals look of the strip," wrote Mark J. Estren in Virginia Parent , "but there's plenty here for adults, too." Indeed there is. From musings about friendship to the benefits of adopting shelter animals, these two and their furry pals hammer out the mammalian issues of the day.
The late Charles Schulz described MUTTS : "I think the best new comic strip to come along has been MUTTS . . . . The little dog and cat are just innocent creatures, and all the characters are funny and fun to look at." MUTTS is a true classic.
The late Charles Schulz described MUTTS : "I think the best new comic strip to come along has been MUTTS . . . . The little dog and cat are just innocent creatures, and all the characters are funny and fun to look at." MUTTS is a true classic.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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About the author
Patrick McDonnell
178 books387 followersPatrick McDonnell’s comic strip, MUTTS, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries. MUTTS has received numerous awards for its artistry and its animal and environmental themes. These include the NCS Reuben for Cartoonist of the Year, seven Harveys and the Eisner Humanitarian Award. Charles Schulz called MUTTS “One of the best comics strips of all time.”
BREAKING THE CHAIN: THE GUARD DOG STORY, a collection of his newsworthy story centered freeing MUTTS chained dog, Guard Dog, will be published in fall 2024.
McDonnell’s latest book is THE SUPER HERO’S JOURNEY, a graphic novel love letter to Marvel Comics and Jack Kirby. It was on 11 ‘best of’ lists for 2023.
THE ART OF NOTHING, an oeuvre of McDonnell’s work, comprehensively celebrates Patrick’s comic strip career. McDonnell is also the author of New York Times bestselling picture books, including THE GIFT OF NOTHING and the Caldecott Honor winning ME...JANE (a childhood biography of Dr. Jane Goodall). Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage. In addition, he has collaborated with spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle on GUARDIANS OF BEING and with poet Daniel Ladinsky on DARLING I LOVE YOU. HEART TO HEART: A CONVERSATION ON LOVE AND HOPE FOR OUR PRECIOUS PLANET is a collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His Holiness has said “It is my hope that this book will open the eyes, minds and hearts of all people.”
In 2021, Ohio State University hosted Side Effects, a major exhibition of his large scale canvases. There will be a year-long retrospective of McDonnell’s comic strips, book illustrations and paintings at the San Diego Comic-Con Museum opening in January 2025.
McDonnell was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years as well as The Fund for Animals, and continues to serve as a director for The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust.
You can sign up for the MUTTS daily email at mutts.com.
BREAKING THE CHAIN: THE GUARD DOG STORY, a collection of his newsworthy story centered freeing MUTTS chained dog, Guard Dog, will be published in fall 2024.
McDonnell’s latest book is THE SUPER HERO’S JOURNEY, a graphic novel love letter to Marvel Comics and Jack Kirby. It was on 11 ‘best of’ lists for 2023.
THE ART OF NOTHING, an oeuvre of McDonnell’s work, comprehensively celebrates Patrick’s comic strip career. McDonnell is also the author of New York Times bestselling picture books, including THE GIFT OF NOTHING and the Caldecott Honor winning ME...JANE (a childhood biography of Dr. Jane Goodall). Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage. In addition, he has collaborated with spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle on GUARDIANS OF BEING and with poet Daniel Ladinsky on DARLING I LOVE YOU. HEART TO HEART: A CONVERSATION ON LOVE AND HOPE FOR OUR PRECIOUS PLANET is a collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His Holiness has said “It is my hope that this book will open the eyes, minds and hearts of all people.”
In 2021, Ohio State University hosted Side Effects, a major exhibition of his large scale canvases. There will be a year-long retrospective of McDonnell’s comic strips, book illustrations and paintings at the San Diego Comic-Con Museum opening in January 2025.
McDonnell was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years as well as The Fund for Animals, and continues to serve as a director for The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust.
You can sign up for the MUTTS daily email at mutts.com.
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September 14, 2022
My last new-to-me MUTTS collection, Our Mutts V is cute, clever, and plenty of fun!
I recognized many of the panels from the MUTTS Sunday books, and remembered a few from newspaper days.
This is not a bad thing, it is more like seeing old friends.
And it is nice to know that whenever I need a giggle break in the future, all I have to do is head to the desk cubby and choose any one of my MUTTS books.
See you later, Earl and Mooch!
I recognized many of the panels from the MUTTS Sunday books, and remembered a few from newspaper days.
This is not a bad thing, it is more like seeing old friends.
And it is nice to know that whenever I need a giggle break in the future, all I have to do is head to the desk cubby and choose any one of my MUTTS books.
See you later, Earl and Mooch!
January 31, 2016
In the fifth Mutts collection, McDonnell shows his interest in conservation, as a kitten sets off to save the tigers. He also begins a continuing emphasis on shelter adoptions. All this, and funny too!
August 3, 2023
O Patrick McDonell nunca desilude
A dupla Mooch e Earl é deliciosa
Mas no meio de tiras cómicas
Entram Histórias de abrigosbde animais para adoção, alertas para animais em extinção ou o cão que está sempre amarrado no jardim e que vive em solidão, ou os sem abrigo.
É uma releitura desta vez 11 anos depois que mexeu mais comigo, muito mais.
Mais animais entraram em extinção, mais casos de crueldade são denunciados, mais sem abrigo, mais vida em cima na realidade.....
A dupla Mooch e Earl é deliciosa
Mas no meio de tiras cómicas
Entram Histórias de abrigosbde animais para adoção, alertas para animais em extinção ou o cão que está sempre amarrado no jardim e que vive em solidão, ou os sem abrigo.
É uma releitura desta vez 11 anos depois que mexeu mais comigo, muito mais.
Mais animais entraram em extinção, mais casos de crueldade são denunciados, mais sem abrigo, mais vida em cima na realidade.....
December 16, 2018
So much fun! Simple visual gags and terse strips with McDonnell's line drawing s that speak volumes with little.
September 16, 2019
I love all Mutts books and comics, and this volume continues that tradition. I felt compelled to save or share several of its touching images and comics. ❤
November 10, 2024
Truly delightful. McDonnell is one hell of a cartoonist.
February 21, 2011
You know, "Mutts" isn't that funny of a comic, but it does offer up a sincerity and genuineness that typically doesn't make its way to the funny pages. It's not roll-your-eyes cutesy like "Family Circus" or anything. It just reads really honest. There's a heart in "Mutts" that isn't in any other comic. It also carries a message (pet adoption, species preservation, etc) without going overboard. Instead, it gets you to consider anything it has to offer, simply because the whole thing just seems really honest and conversational.
It's also impressive how much can be said with so little. The characters have their distinct personalities without there ever being much dialogue. It's delightful.
It's also impressive how much can be said with so little. The characters have their distinct personalities without there ever being much dialogue. It's delightful.
November 14, 2014
Another Mutts book
Adventures in attempts to hibernate. Mooch posing as a lion. Shtinky being moved by the plight of tigers. Mooch hiding out in the closet because he needs his space. Riffs on the first song of spring.
Summer had a long sequence of Crabby being #$@#$^@ crabby. October had a series on takes on horror movie monsters. Sourpuss's hatred of Monday -- and other days -- lasts all week. Shelter stories return.
And more bits of wit.
Adventures in attempts to hibernate. Mooch posing as a lion. Shtinky being moved by the plight of tigers. Mooch hiding out in the closet because he needs his space. Riffs on the first song of spring.
Summer had a long sequence of Crabby being #$@#$^@ crabby. October had a series on takes on horror movie monsters. Sourpuss's hatred of Monday -- and other days -- lasts all week. Shelter stories return.
And more bits of wit.
March 17, 2016
Fish mints.
October 17, 2012
typical Mutts, sweet and insightful
note: Shtinky Puddin' starts his campaign to save the tigers
note: Shtinky Puddin' starts his campaign to save the tigers
September 10, 2016
I love Mutts!
January 18, 2015
This 2000 collection is as good as the earlier ones.
September 6, 2016
More thrilling MUTTS strips rendered with sublime wit, elegant simplicity, and a profound use of space. Thanks to Donna for giving this book to me.
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