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The Garfield book series, created by Jim Davis, centers on the titular character, a lazy, lasagna-loving cat known for his wit and sarcasm. The series includes early compilation books that gather comic strips featuring Garfield and his owner, Jon, set in a domestic environment. The stories highlight Garfield's personality and humor, with recurring themes of food, laziness, and everyday life.
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Garfield At Large: His First Book
1980 · Jim Davis
Garfield at Large is the first compilation book of the comic strip Garfield, created by Jim Davis. It was published by Ballantine Books in the United…
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Garfield: His 9 Lives is a 1984 anthology book that features illustrated short stories about the comic strip character Garfield. The book is divided…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Big Fat Hairy Joke Book
1993
Fresh from the funny papers, here is Garfield, all-around jokester. In this hilarious book, you'll find jokes of all shapes, species, and sizes.…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield's Insults, Put-Downs, and Slams
1994
Garfield, the feline master of the ironic aside, puts his paw to the grindstone and lets loose with these gems: good-natured insults, purr-fect…
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Collects the first three Garfield books: Garfield at Large, Garfield Gains Weight, and Garfield: Bigger than Life. The collection features the…
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2003
The perfect holiday gift for fans of the witty kitty! Q: If you dropped Garfield into a bowl of punch, what would you get? A: Out of there as fast as…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield's Guide to Everything
2004
In Garfield’s Guide to Everything, the philosophizing fat cat weighs in on a whole kit and caboodle of subjects, from ecology to astrology,…
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Is your cat cowering behind a silly name! Garfield has the answer to bring your cat out from hiding. (Description courtesy of Penguin Random House.)
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This uproarious collection includes three books in one: Garfield Beefs Up, Garfield Gets Cookin’, and Garfield Eats Crow. He used to be perfect, but…
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Upscale 30th-anniversary collection of Garfield comic strips, produced in a classy style similar to the Peanuts collections from Fantagraphics that…
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This fun-filled collection includes three books in one: Garfield Survival of the Fattest, Garfield Older & Wider, and Garfield Pigs Out. Fat-cat…
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This uproarious collection includes three books in one: Garfield Makes It Big, Garfield Rolls On, and Garfield Out to Lunch. It's triple trouble in…
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This fun-filled collection includes three books in one: Garfield Food for Thought, Garfield Swallows His Pride, and Garfield Worldwide. When the…
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This uproarious collection includes three books in one: Garfield Blots Out the Sun, Garfield Goes Bananas, and Garfield Large & in Charge. The art of…
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This rollicking collection includes three books in one: Garfield Rounds Out, Garfield Chews the Fat, and Garfield Goes to Waist. Get ready for a…
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Like every great lasagna, Garfield was born in the kitchen of an Italian restaurant on a winter's night in 1978, while outside snow fell like grated…
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He sleeps late and wakes up grouchy. He hates joggers, beats up dogs, and shreds his owner. He's cynical, witty, urbane, and sometimes downright…
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Garfield, bon vivant of cats, lazy, sassy, grouchy, and downright delightful, is back with an all-star cast: Jon, his owner; Liz, the veterinarian;…
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America's sassiest, grouchiest, funniest, and chubbiest cat is up to his old tricks—and up to some new tricks too! Garfield celebrates living by…
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Garfield is a fast-talking, late-sleeping, cynical, lovable cat. He hassles Odie, Jon, and Nermal and enchants kids of all ages. And now he's…
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Lock up the lasagna! Chain the chicken! And hold on to your funny bone . . . America's favorite cat is hungrier, funnier, lazier, grouchier and more…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Sits Around the House
2012
He's the #1 champ at sleeping, eating, and watching TV—and when the world's favorite cat sits around the house, he really sits around the house! And…
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You've made him the favorite cat of all time! The GARFIELD CLASSICS series collects the early years of the Garfield comic strip. Garfield may have…
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The perfect holiday gift for fans of the flabby tabby! Can a cat with no feet . . . bounce into bed? . . . trot to the TV set? . . . race to the…
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This is his tenth book—and Garfield and the gang want to celebrate. Millions of fans just can't get enough of Garfield and company, so join them for…
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You just can't keep a good cat down. And with Garfield you'd need muscles to do it, anyway. This is the frisky feline's tenth collection and it's…
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When food is your life, it's hard to think of anything else. Still, Garfield manages. Whether it's time to clean out Jon's drawers his way, finding a…
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It's not that he doesn't have plenty to think about. Garfield could ponder the fact that he's the most popular cat in feline history. He could even…
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Here's Garfield at his most appealing. Debonair, wise beyond his years—and funny! When you crave sarcasm, rapier wit, pithy comments, or lots of…
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How does America's foremost feline do it? There's so much lasagna to be eaten, so many dogs to kick around, that he doesn't have time to worry about…
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On a diet or swallowing a lasagna whole, he's still the same lovable Garfield. Getting in over his scruffy neck and sassing his way back out again,…
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Who's back in the limelight again? It's Garfield! Leading the world in most naps snoozed per year, perfecting the art of eating without coming up for…
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Whether he sneaks all the cookies, devours a refrigerator, or wrestles an easy chair to the ground, you have to expect the unexpected when you're in…
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Whether he's down on the farm, lost in a world of his own, or camping out with the gang, Garfield always finds a way to keep life interesting. Now,…
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Garfield's Got the Magic Touch Garfield knows what matters in life—whether he's stealing Jon's dinner, performing for his favorite audience, or…
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He's a simple cat. He enjoys long naps, big dinners, and watching Jon fall flat on his face. But whether he's setting a trap for the mailman,…
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Garfield, the furry food processor, is back for another helping of tastefully outrageous fun! And America's most-famished feline is breaking all…
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What are calories to a cat? For Garfield, they're a delicious way of life. But what do you expect from a feline who is able to eat tall lasagnas in a…
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ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER 10 POUNDS! Once again, Garfield spreads his mirth--and his girth--to cartoon lovers everywhere. Whether he's poking fun at…
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Garfield's back, and he's in the mood for food! In this collection of comics, the tubby tabby devours doughnuts, scours for snacks, and reveals his…
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Mischief's on the menu and trouble's brewin' in this concoction of comics. Share in the shenanigans, as Garfield, the furry prankster, engages in a…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield: Survival of the Fattest
2012
Garfield’s not just surviving, he’s thriving. The always fashionable fat cat has evolved over the years, but one thing hasn’t changed—his voracious…
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The renowned feline philosopher shares his hard-won wisdom on life as he argues that laziness is its own reward, alarm clocks were made for smashing,…
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When in doubt, pig out! “To eat is human; to pig out, divine!” Garfield’s glorious, gluttonous philosophy is on full display in this hilarious…
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Gluttony on a Galactic Scale! Like the universe, Garfield is constantly expanding. Fans of the fat cat will get a big bang out of this collection of…
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Stark Raving Bonkers! Garfield is never normal, but sometimes the fat cat is more than a few sandwiches shy of a picnic—he’s downright daffy! Lunacy…
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Garfield Rules! He’s the Lord of Lethargy, the Sultan of Snacking, and he’s back with an outrageous collection of comics. Loyal subjects of His Royal…
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Guilty as Charged Garfield, the felonious feline, is up to his old tricks again—and he doesn’t care who knows it. Whether the victim is John, Odie,…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Gets His Just Desserts
2012
Sugar Shock! Forget the prize, Garfield has his eyes on the pies . . . and the cakes . . . and the donuts. As the fat cat himself says, “Never…
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HUNGRY MINDS Desperate times call for desperate pleasures! Garfield, the always-famished fat cat, will go to any means necessary to satisfy his…
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TO EAT, OR NOT TO EAT? That's a stupid question! The fat cat was born to binge, and while some might call it gluttony, Garfield prefers to think of…
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The milestone 50th Garfield compilation book—perfect for fans of the lasagna-loving legend! The fat cat returns for his 50th book—a collection of…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Brings Home the Bacon
2012
Grab a fork and nab some pork! Garfield loves “the other white meat” in all its palate-pleasing permutations: breaded, barbecued, shredded,…
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TROUBLE ON THE LOOSE! Garfield, the furry desperado, is at large again in this most-wanted collection of comics. Whether he’s getting in a pickle or…
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Three repackaged Garfield Classics in one great volume for an excellent price! A $39.00 value, now only $17.00! (Description courtesy of Penguin…
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FUNNY BEYOND WORDS! Sometimes less is more (more or less), which is certainly the case in this unique Garfield book featuring comics without…
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Buy on AmazonMy Laughable Life with Garfield
2012
Accordions rule, and so—finally—does Jon Arbuckle! It’s revenge of the nerds when Jon grabs Garfield’s traditional lead role and takes center stage…
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Garfield—Eat, Sleep, and Be Flabby! Garfield, the world’s favorite feline, marks the 25th book in his series with this volume full of side-splitting…
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The perfect holiday gift for fans of the flabby tabby! Another helping of hilarity, please! Garfield, the lovable feline who never met a lunch he…
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FILL ‘ER UP Garfield believes in living life to the fullest. No easy task for a cat with a bottomless stomach. In this latest collection of comics,…
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Wild Fun! It’s a safari of fun when Garfield, the fat cat with the elephantine appetite, gets wild and crazy in this uproarious collection of comics.…
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Garfield's Got Talent! The famous fat cat with the awesome appetite sings for his supper, dances for his dessert, and acts for his snacks in this…
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Indulge the Bulge Garfield believes that a full belly is a happy belly—and he intends to keep his stomach ecstatic. Fans of the fat cat will…
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This rollicking collection includes three books in one: Garfield Spills the Beans, Garfield Gets His Just Desserts, and Garfield Will Eat for Food.…
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Dumpster Diving! One cat's trash is another cat's treasure, and in this all-new book, Garfield creator Jim Davis has collected the best of the worst:…
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It’s Garfield—as you’ve never seen him! Come savor the existential adventures of Jon Arbuckle in Garfield Minus Garfield. Based on the phenomenon…
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Thirty-five years of the best Garfield Sunday funnies—perfect for fans of the world’s favorite fat cat! “Every Sunday morning, after doing the farm…
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Break Out the Popcorn . . . It’s Showtime! Grab a seat and join Garfield as he takes a madcap look at movies—including his own—in this big, fat,…
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The Dog Finally Has His Day! After years of living in Garfield’s supersized shadow, Odie breaks loose with a book of his own. Sure, the fat cat’s…
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A five-course meal of laughs! The surest way to a cat’s heart is through his stomach. Garfield knows this tasty fact from experience! After all, the…
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A fast-food helping of humor! What is it that makes Garfield America’s favorite feline? Maybe it’s the way he flies through the fat lane without…
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Go, Cat, Go! Garfield shifts the laughs into overdrive in this uproarious collections of comics. Whether he’s booting Nermal through the front door…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Goes to His Happy Place
2014
Fully Happy To Garfield, happiness is a full tummy (followed by a long nap). Fans of the fat cat, hungry for laughs, can go to their happy place when…
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This fun-filled collection includes three books in one: Garfield Weighs His Options, Garfield Potbelly of Gold, and Garfield Shovels It In. Fat-cat…
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This fun-filled collection includes three books in one: Garfield By the Pound, Garfield Keeps His Chins Up, and Garfield Takes His Licks. Garfield…
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There’s more of Garfield to love! In this nifty collection, Garfield contemplates the advantages of growing older—and fatter! Whether he’s settling…
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With Garfield, you can feed an old cat new snacks! But our lovable ball of fur will take the leftovers, too! So get ready to party night and day as…
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Like a boss! Head honcho Garfield takes charge in this riotous collection of comics. The fat cat is up to his usual funny business—pestering Jon,…
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Easy as Pie When it comes to eating—and entertainment—Garfield is a natural. Every time he opens his pie hole, something fattening goes in, or…
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This uproarious collection includes three books in one: Garfield Hits the Big Time, Garfield Pulls His Weight, and Garfield Dishes It Out. For…
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Faster than a jelly donut, able to gobble lasagna in a single gulp . . . It’s the one and only feisty furball Garfield—the corpulent cat with an…
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Big Thoughts from an Even Bigger Cat Garfield is a true Aristotle of cats, pondering such tough questions as: How many plates of lasagna can a cat…
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Free-Range Fun Meister! Garfield’s always hatching a new plan to prank his poor owner. Whether he’s garnishing Jon’s soup with cat hair, putting a…
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Think Big! Get Big! Garfield’s gut instinct is to eat—and eat BIG! And why not? That’s how the fat cat became famous, enjoying enormous success…
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This rollicking collection includes three books in one: Garfield Life in the Fat Lane, Garfield Tons of Fun, and Garfield Bigger and Better. The Lord…
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This uproarious collection includes three books in one: Garfield Lard of the Jungle, Garfield Brings Home the Bacon, and Garfield Gets in a Pickle.…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Throws His Weight Around
2017
The Reigning King of Cats Shows You Who’s Boss! Garfield rules his kingdom with an iron paw. No one is safe from the portly prankster! So whether…
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The perfect holiday gift for fans of the world’s favorite feline! MAKE WAY FOR GARFIELD! The tubby tabby is back, and he's livin' larger than ever!…
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A recipe for laughter! The famous foodie is back with a banquet of all-new strips to satisfy your comic cravings. Whether he’s toasting a whole loaf…
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Open Wide . . . and Laugh! “Eat early and often”—that’s the credo of the furry fatso. Garfield fans who are gluttons for fun will want to indulge…
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This fun-filled collection includes three books in one: Garfield Hams It Up, Garfield Thinks Big, and Garfield Throws His Weight Around. Everyone’s…
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This rollicking collection includes three books in one: Garfield Sings for His Supper, Garfield Caution: Wide Load, and Garfield Souped Up. Be it…
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Hungry for Laughs? Garfield, the fat cat with the bottomless stomach, dishes up another tasty serving of cartoon comedy. So whether he's celebrating…
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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…
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Snack Attack! For Garfield, eating is a full-contact sport. Boasting an Olympic-sized appetite, the famished feline dives into each meal with the…
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Nutty Fun! What kind of house does Garfield live in? A nuthouse, of course! The Arbuckle home is located just around the bend, where Jon and his…
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Age Happens is a commemorative collection celebrating forty years of the Garfield comic strip, featuring classic strips, contributions from celebrity…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Complete Works: Volume 1: 1978 & 1979
2018
Featuring rare archival material and an introduction to the series by creator Jim Davis, this inaugural volume will appeal both to new readers and…
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This fun-filled, full-color collection includes three books in one: Garfield Goes to His Happy Place, Garfield The Big Cheese, and Garfield Cleans…
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Feeding frenzy! Who has time for manners when there’s food to be inhaled? Garfield eschews etiquette in favor of bingeing and belching. And who can…
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Garfield's back in this brand-new compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans! What’s the menu du jour? Food, fun . . . and lots of it!…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Complete Works: Volume 2: 1980 & 1981
2019
This comprehensive collectors’ series will appeal both to new readers and longtime fans of the famed lasagna-loving cat. Garfield Complete Works:…
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This fun-filled, full-color collection includes three books in one: Garfield Life to the Fullest, Garfield Feeds the Kitty, and Garfield Hogs the…
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When one Garfield isn't enough--there's only one thing better than a Garfield collection: three Garfield collections! GARFIELD CHICKENS OUT:…
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Garfield's back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book--truly a must-have for fans! Garfield returns--weighing more than…
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GO WHOLE HOG! Yeehaw! When it comes to eating, Garfield—with his Texas-sized appetite—doesn’t hold back. It’s go big or go home! Fans of the tubby…
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When one Garfield isn't enough--there's only one thing better than a Garfield collection: three Garfield collections! GARFIELD FEEDS HIS FACE: "Eat…
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Garfield returns—weighing more than ever!—for his 71st book. They’re all here in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book: Jon, Odie,…
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When one Garfield isn't enough--there's only one thing better than a Garfield collection: three Garfield collections! GARFIELD SLURPS AND BURPS: Who…
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Buy on AmazonGarfield Livin' the Sweet Life
2021
Garfield's back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans! Garfield really gets into desserts. And why…
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Three books in one means three times the fun! This Fat Cat 3-Pack contains Garfield Goes Hog Wild [#70], Garfield What Leftovers? [#71], and Garfield…
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Garfield returns--weighing more than ever!--for his 73rd book. They're all here--Jon, Odie, Nermal, and, of course, our favorite fat cat, Garfield!…
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Garfield returns--weighing more than ever!--for his 74th book. They're all here--Jon, Odie, Nermal, and, of course, our favorite fat cat, Garfield!…
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Garfield was born to be wired! Coffee—and lots of it—is the only way to kick-start his day. Got chocolate? He’ll binge on that, too. Garfield lovers…
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While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagne, he also believes in voraciously eating "hole" foods! In fact, making donuts…
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When one Garfield isn't enough—there's only one thing better than a Garfield collection: three Garfield collections! GARFIELD ROAD PIZZA: Pizza…
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Garfield's back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans! While Garfield is best known for his insatiable…
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Garfield is finally on a diet he can stick to . . . and it involves lots of lasagna! Garfield's back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic…
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When Garfield starts cooking up half-baked plans instead of lasagna, the results are predictably hilarious! This brand-new full-color compilation…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Garfield books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Garfield At Large: His First Book”.
How many books are in the Garfield series?
We list 119 books by Jim Davis , published between 1980–2026.
When is the next Garfield book released?
The next book is “Garfield Lord of the Fries”, book 80 in the series, expected Jun 1, 2027. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
Where can I buy the Garfield books?
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