30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna
The Life & Times of a Fat, Furry Legend!
(Author) Jim DavisCelebrate the big 3-0 with the lasagna-loving legend! “If Garfield ever lost weight, I’d lose my job security.” –Jim Davis When the world’ s most famous feline hits the three-decade milestone it’s time to celebrate! 30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna is a tribute to this tremendous achievement. Organized by decade, each with an introduction by Jim Davis, this lavishly illustrated volume features more than four hundred strips, including thirty of Jim Davis’s all-time favorites–with informative remarks from Jim on why they made the grade. Packed with early sketches, enlightening quotes, and fun facts (did you know that the Garfield comic was originally titled Jon?), this book shows how Garfield evolved from a witty kitty to a world-renowned fat cat. Of Jim Davis’s “little hobby,” Blondie cartoonist Dean Young writes: “Every one of [these] little treasures is an exquisite menagerie of comic timing, writing, and cartoon art. It’s easy to see why his strip is continually voted one of the best on our planet by readers everywhere.” So if you appreciate the unparalleled splendors of layered pasta, need something to ward off those nap attacks, or have a healthy appetite for humor, 30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna is just the ticket. Perhaps Jim Davis puts it best: “This whole line of work is to make people happy and smile.” Garfield’s millions of fans couldn’t agree more.
Jim Davis
Jim Davis is an American cartoonist best known for creating the iconic comic strip Garfield. Born in 1945 in Indiana, Davis began his career in the 1970s and quickly gained success with his humorous and relatable portrayal of the lazy, lasagna-loving cat. Garfield has become one of the most widely syndicated comic strips in the world, appearing in over 2,500 newspapers and spawning numerous books, television shows, and movies. Davis's witty writing and simple yet expressive art style have made Garfield a beloved character for readers of all ages. His contributions to the comic strip genre have had a lasting impact on popular culture, solidifying Garfield as a timeless classic.