In Dog Years I'd be Dead: Garfield at 25 - Jim Davis

Experience twenty-five years of the furry phenomenon known as Garfield with this
fun, in-depth, and lavishly illustrated book.

Jim Davis's grandfather, James A.
Garfield Davis, was a big, cantankerous, outspoken man. Garfield is a big, cantankerous,
outspoken cat. Coincidence? Of course not. The cartoon affectionately modeled on
his grandfather has propelled creator Jim Davis-and Garfield-into the realm of comic
superstardom. In this book, you'll get a unique look back at the humble beginnings
and enormous success of America's favorite feline.

In Dog Years I'd Be Dead takes
a comprehensive look at everything Garfield- the comics, the television shows, the
zillions of products (who on the planet hasn't seen the grinning plush doll suction-cupped
to a car window?), and, of course, the fans. You'll get the inside scoop about the
pioneering comic-strip books that set the standard for the industry with a shape
now called the "Garfield format." You'll venture into the studio where the voice
talent recorded TV shows, and hear about the antics of special guest stars like Jonathan
Winters and Buddy Hackett. Loaded with never-before-seen archival gems from Jim Davis's
personal collection and tribute cartoons from legends like Beetle Bailey's Mort Walker,
Blondie's Dean Young, and The Family Circus's Bil Keane, this is a book to treasure.