Bucky Katt's Big Book of Fun: A Get Fuzzy Treasury [Paperback]

Darby Conley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Get Fuzzy Treasury | Publication Date: April 1, 2004

Get Fuzzy collections are flying off the shelves: More than 500,000 copies have been sold to date. And Bucky Katt's Big Book of Fun, the second full-color treasury of the outrageous antics featuring Bucky, Satchel, and Rob, is sure to attract more readers of the strip voted Best Comic Strip of 2002 by the National Cartoonists Society.Behold the world of Get Fuzzy. Meet Bucky Katt, the Siamese smart-ass who coexists under protest with Satchel Pooch, the sweet-tempered shar-pei/Lab mix, and Rob Wilco, the human who keeps the refrigerator stocked. Each day in 400 newspapers around the world readers visit the place where cats, dogs, and humans meet and learn a little bit more about each other-not necessarily by choice. By turns hilarious, poignant, and even human, Get Fuzzy is the smartest, funniest comic strip in newspapers today.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Voted the Best Comic Strip of 2002 by the National Cartoonists Society, Conley’s Get Fuzzy friends are no Garfield and Odie. Wacky, hilarious and charming, this second compilation of Conley’s characters (following on the heels of Sept. 2002’s Groovitude: A Get Fuzzy Treasury) touches on the intricacies of inter-species affairs in a New York City apartment. Human Rob Wilco, impudent feline Bucky Katt and soft-hearted mutt (but don’t call him that to his face) Satchel Pooch form a lovable trio whose differing personalities make for great comedy. Whether the storyline features Satchel’s sweet innocence and ignorance of the world around him, Bucky’s schemes and wise-ass, sarcastic remarks, or Rob’s (or Pinky, as Bucky likes to call him) flip acceptance of his pets’ polar opposite personalities, Conley’s comic strip strikes home with its candid, funny and heart-warming portrayal of three very different dispositions co-existing under one roof.
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About the Author

Darby Conley is an illustrator and former elementary school teacher who was born in Concord, Mass., but spent most of his childhood in Knoxville, Tenn. He attended Amherst College and currently lives in Massachusetts with his cat. He first sketched the characters Bucky, Satchel, and Rob in 1996, and the strip was syndicated in 1999.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740741365
• ISBN-13: 978-0740741364
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #404,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Get Fuzzy first appeared in newspapers in 1999. Darby Conley lives in Boston with four cats and three boxes of Band-Aids.

Customer Reviews

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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compilation book., May 14, 2004

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This review is from: Bucky Katt's Big Book of Fun: A Get Fuzzy Treasury (Paperback)

I wish I'd known in advance that this is a compilation of the last two compilation books--The Get Fuzzy Experience and Blueprint for Disaster, both of which I already own! That being said, if you haven't read these already, they are hilarious, as all of the Get Fuzzy books are.

54 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Fuzzy: Simply The Best Strip Currently Running, May 20, 2004

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This review is from: Bucky Katt's Big Book of Fun: A Get Fuzzy Treasury (Paperback)

I have loved 'Get Fuzzy' from the first time I saw it. This is a compilation of some of Darby Conley's best strips; they are a joy to read and bring laughter into a frazzled day. The interaction of Rob, Satchel, and Bucky is a national treasure.

I particularly appreciate the tone of the strip in addressing social ills without being preachy, while still honoring the good things in America. Particularly noteworthy is the honor Mr. Conley bestows on the NYPD, EMS, and fire fighters throughout his strips, particularly post-9/11. I also appreciate his sensitivity in honoring the passing of truly significant people such as Douglas Adams (the '42' strip is wonderful), and Fred Rogers.

This is one of the most entertaining books on my bookshelf, and I treasure it. I could not recommend a book of comic strips more highly. Buy it: it'll make your day!

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easily the funniest strip currently in production, May 30, 2005

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This review is from: Bucky Katt's Big Book of Fun: A Get Fuzzy Treasury (Paperback)

"Get Fuzzy" is easily the best and funniest strip in production at this time. Darby Conley, the artist, seems to be a cross between author Christopher Moore and cartoonist Berkeley Breathed.

For years I mourned the loss of "Bloom County." Sure, there were other funny cartoons. "The Far Side" was great. So was "Calvin and Hobbes." "Dilbert" does bring out a chuckle now and then. And "Opus" is back, although not nearly as funny as before. There was just something about "Bloom County," with its combination of humans, talking animals and social satire that made it laugh-out-loud humorous almost on a daily basis.

"Get Fuzzy" has now filled much of the void with the stupidity of Satchell's good hearted nature and Bucky's evil quest to be the boss.

"Bucky Katt's Big Book of Fun" is probably the best book thus far. I have to ditto another reviewer, however, and warn buyers about Amazon's combining this title with "Blueprint for Disaster." While hardcore readers might want both, buyers should be aware of the fact that much (if not perhaps all, not sure) of the content of "Blueprint" exists within "Big Book of Fun."

My only hope is that Darby Conley will continue to grow and develop "Get Fuzzy." As much as I hate to say it, when you look at the book (instead of reading a daily strip) you can see where he sometimes relies on a redundant technique - such as when Rob or Bucky uses a word that Satchell misinterprets in the last frame and this becomes the punchline. It's funny, but it's not the heart of the "Get Fuzzy."

No matter, "Get Fuzzy" is still hiliarious. If you haven't seen it before you are missing a cartoon strip treasure.