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Get Fuzzy #1
Get Fuzzy
Since its launch in 1999, Darby Conley's Get Fuzzy has become one of the most popular comic strips, enjoying a readership of 26 million people and appearing in 400 newspapers worldwide. Get Fuzzy books have topped best-seller lists-and now the lovable characters land on this delightful soft-cover journal!
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 27, 2001
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About the author
Darby Conley
47 books151 followersDarby Conley is an American cartoonist best known for the popular comic strip Get Fuzzy.
Conley was born in Concord, Massachusetts in 1970, and grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee.
While in high school in 1986, he won a student cartooning competition. During his Senior Year at Doyle High School (now South-Doyle High School) in Knoxville, Conley was voted 'Most Talented' by his graduating class. He attended Amherst College, where he studied Fine Arts, drew cartoons for the student newspaper, played rugby, and was a member of an all-male, jazz-influenced a cappella group, the Zumbyes. (Fellow cartoonist alumni of Amherst include FoxTrot creator Bill Amend and the late John Cullen Murphy of Prince Valiant fame.)
Like Rob Wilco, the human protagonist in Get Fuzzy, Conley is an enthusiastic rugby union fan, playing during college and sustaining several injuries that failed to diminish his passion for the sport.
Before becoming a cartoonist, Conley held a wide array of jobs: elementary school teacher, art director for a science museum, lifeguard, and bicycle repairman. This eclectic collection of professions is reminiscent of those held by Douglas Adams, whom Conley has mentioned as a comedic influence.
Conley, an animal rights activist and vegetarian, lives in Boston.
Conley was born in Concord, Massachusetts in 1970, and grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee.
While in high school in 1986, he won a student cartooning competition. During his Senior Year at Doyle High School (now South-Doyle High School) in Knoxville, Conley was voted 'Most Talented' by his graduating class. He attended Amherst College, where he studied Fine Arts, drew cartoons for the student newspaper, played rugby, and was a member of an all-male, jazz-influenced a cappella group, the Zumbyes. (Fellow cartoonist alumni of Amherst include FoxTrot creator Bill Amend and the late John Cullen Murphy of Prince Valiant fame.)
Like Rob Wilco, the human protagonist in Get Fuzzy, Conley is an enthusiastic rugby union fan, playing during college and sustaining several injuries that failed to diminish his passion for the sport.
Before becoming a cartoonist, Conley held a wide array of jobs: elementary school teacher, art director for a science museum, lifeguard, and bicycle repairman. This eclectic collection of professions is reminiscent of those held by Douglas Adams, whom Conley has mentioned as a comedic influence.
Conley, an animal rights activist and vegetarian, lives in Boston.
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September 19, 2013
I like very few comics, and most of the ones I loved aren't in the papers anymore: Gary Larson's The Far Side, Nicole Hollander's Sylvia cartoons and Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes. I've been enjoying the Sunday version of Get Fuzzy, and thought I'd try and go way back to get a feel for its origins. Get Fuzzy is about an ad guy, Rob, and his two pets, a dog named Satchel and a single-fanged Siamese cat named Bucky.
At least in the beginning, Get Fuzzy is notable for Satchel and Bucky that are able to talk to other people: their owner, Rob; his various friends; Rob's dates; his dad when he pet-sits. It's an unusual take and a little surprising in the comics, which mostly maintain the nudge-wink of animals that talk when other people or grown-ups aren't aware. Jokes include Satchel baking a meatloaf using Bucky's cat food, and Bucky taking his allowance early so he can go caterwauling. It works best when it plays on natural animal behaviors such as cats staring randomly into corners or dog-like enthusiasm for food or new friends.
There's a few that made me laugh out loud and many that didn't. I have a soft spot for Satchel, the Shar-Pei-lab cross who applied to be part of the AmericanKennel Club Purebred Club but was denied. It's a telling strip in more ways that one; it demonstrates Satchel's sweet innocence, but dodges from taking on the big guns. Here's hoping he gains confidence.
At least in the beginning, Get Fuzzy is notable for Satchel and Bucky that are able to talk to other people: their owner, Rob; his various friends; Rob's dates; his dad when he pet-sits. It's an unusual take and a little surprising in the comics, which mostly maintain the nudge-wink of animals that talk when other people or grown-ups aren't aware. Jokes include Satchel baking a meatloaf using Bucky's cat food, and Bucky taking his allowance early so he can go caterwauling. It works best when it plays on natural animal behaviors such as cats staring randomly into corners or dog-like enthusiasm for food or new friends.
There's a few that made me laugh out loud and many that didn't. I have a soft spot for Satchel, the Shar-Pei-lab cross who applied to be part of the American
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July 20, 2021Rob Wilco, young advertising writer, attempts life with a cat and a dog. It appears to be common in Rob's world that cats and dogs speak with their humans, as neither Rob nor his friend Joe Doman are surprised by Bucky's or Satchel's opinions.
Quintessential Bucky Cat:
Rob: It's always about you, isn't it?
Bucky: I don't follow you... ...as opposed to what?
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Joe [a frame after observing Bucky stare out the window]: Say something funny.
Bucky: I don't do requests.
So very, very cat. Satchel possess a dog's standard innocence and trust in his human, much to his loss in interactions with Bucky.
Quintessential Bucky Cat:
Rob: It's always about you, isn't it?
Bucky: I don't follow you... ...as opposed to what?
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Joe [a frame after observing Bucky stare out the window]: Say something funny.
Bucky: I don't do requests.
So very, very cat. Satchel possess a dog's standard innocence and trust in his human, much to his loss in interactions with Bucky.
May 3, 2013
I think this is about the sixth book I've read in this collection and I am becoming more addicted as I read them. This is so typical of living with both a dog and a cat - I actually laughed out loud. So glad I discovered these.
July 17, 2014
too many "words" in "quotes", but funny even so. The current fave of animal-based cartoons at out house.
September 3, 2021
Where was this comic all my life?! I had never heard of it until it was recommended by a goodreads friend (thanks, Mike). I love cats with an attitude and you can't get one more than Bucky. If you love comics and cats/dogs, I would highly recommend this one. It is hilarious!
January 13, 2008
It's easy to tell while reading this that it is early in the comic strip progress. the art is sharper and less mainstream, and the humor, at least the pet's behavior, tends to be much more dramatic/ mean. I still laughed out loud multiple times throughout this very easy read (and thanked God my cats aren't like that). It was worth the purchase and read--but it has gotten even better in the time since he wrote these.
October 27, 2008
I love this book! Actually, I love ALL Get Fuzzy books. But this one is a CLASSIC! The first Get Fuzzy book to get published. It's a HILARIOUS book about a cat named Bucky (the evil one), a dog named Satchel (the nieve one), and Rob (the owner). Rob struggles with life with, you guessed it, Bucky Katt. A MUST READ!!!!!!!
January 7, 2009
Darby Conley is a great comic artist and this book is one of his best. Filled with pet humor and just normal everyday life humor, this book should please just about everyone. A great laugh! Rob has two pets, one a dog that is in a world all his own and a cat that needs some major pyscological help. A great book to laugh to.
November 4, 2007
Another hilarious and beautifully drawn collection. I love the multiple perspectives from which he draws his strips, and the minute details he puts into them, like a tiny Chuck Close print hanging on the characters' apartment wall.
July 24, 2014
In this Get Fuzzy comic strip, you'll find the temperamental cat named Bucky who reeks havoc on the gentle pooch named Satchel and their owner, Rob. This has many laughs and jokes throughout the entire book, and can't get enough of it.
August 15, 2016
A collection of comic strips/panels about a Shar-Pei/Lab dog living with a Siamese cat with their owner.
Satchel-- the loving, innocent dog who just wants everyone to get along.
Bucky-- the mischief-making cat who dgaf.
In other words, this is my life now.
Satchel-- the loving, innocent dog who just wants everyone to get along.
Bucky-- the mischief-making cat who dgaf.
In other words, this is my life now.
July 10, 2007
One of the best comic strips out there, this made me like cats before I even owned one. Highly recommended.
September 26, 2007
Darby is a hilarious cartoonist and a breath of fresh air. Even if you don't like animals, you'll still probably find this funny.
January 9, 2008
I love reading comic books when I don't want to stay up too late reading. This has to be pretty much my favorite comic strip right now.
February 25, 2009
The Dog Is Not a Toy: House Rule #4 by Darby Conley (2001)
March 2, 2010
Here is my review! http://ravereader.wordpress.com/2010/...
February 15, 2013
I like Get Fuzzy. If you do too, you'll like this.
February 24, 2013
Love, LOVE Get Fuzzy!
February 27, 2016
It is strange to see the characters how they started off, but this series never fails to crack me up.
April 3, 2016
4 1/2 stars.
May 8, 2015
I loved Get Fuzzy when I was little. I've had this book for years and just had the time to actually read it.
October 15, 2015
Most of it was just one time comics.
April 6, 2016
Maybe I'm just not into it anymore. Or maybe it's because I've read this book before. I didn't find myself enjoying it a whole lot. I have a few of these Darby Conley books set aside to read one last time before donating and after reading this one again, I may just donate the rest without spending the time. They're great comics and capture dog/cat/human humor quite well. It's just maybe that I live with it 24/hours a day, the cats, and so it's less humorless now.
February 19, 2009
Right off the bat I have to say is that more often than not I went: What the...? My recommendation is to read, nonstop, through two of his treasuries. Then you'll get it. Once you do Conley is a genius at showing how different personalities get along and how poignant his messages are. These books are very funny and just fun to show the crazy and messed up ones to your friends.
October 1, 2008
hilarious
June 22, 2017
Meh, funny I suppose.
September 29, 2020
Re-read 2017
I first heard of these comics while working at a local Waldenbooks, remember them? I was lucky to receive this first book as an arc. I have been a huge fan of ever since.
I first heard of these comics while working at a local Waldenbooks, remember them? I was lucky to receive this first book as an arc. I have been a huge fan of ever since.
June 5, 2016
Funny comic book series.
July 1, 2017
Sometimes you just need a dose of laughter - Get Fuzzy hits the spot!
April 9, 2018
Humorous and entertaining, both in drawing style and dialogue. A fun, occasionally laugh-out-loud collection of comic strips.
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