Mutts [Paperback]

Patrick McDonnell (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

How can you not love a book about which Matt Groening of The Simpsons says, "Mutts cheers me up everyday. It's not only sweet, simple, and funny--a rare combination--it's also the best drawn comic strip around." Even Charles Schulz says, in his introduction to this edition, "To me, Mutts is exactly what a comic strip should be. It is always fun to look at." The main characters, a cute little cat and dog pair, are bright-eyed observers of our crazy world. And Patrick McDonnell's cartooning really is top notch. It's no wonder more and more syndicates are picking up Mutts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836210255
• ISBN-13: 978-0836210255
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patrick McDonnell is a New York Times best-selling author. He received the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 1999, and Mutts was named Strip of the Year in 1997. A dedicated animal advocate and Genesis Award recipient, McDonnell regularly lends his talents to animal protection groups and issues, including the Humane Society of the United States, where he serves on the national board of directors. McDonnell was also recently elected to the board of directors of the Charles M. Schulz Museum. He is a native of New Jersey.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mutts not a mutt!, May 10, 1999

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[e-mail] "HGA" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mutts (Paperback)

Having occassionally read this strip in a newspaper I don't regularly purchase, I knew I wanted to see more of it, and so I ordered the first collection. Believe me, I'm ordering ALL the collections! This is a whimsical bit of fun, featuring, especially, a cat that brings back memories of two other wacky felines, Mehitabel and Krazy Kat. At times, I grinned. At times, I grinned with empathy. At times, I laughed out loud. If you like dogs, or love cats, or both, or just enjoy a good laugh, I heartily recommend this book...and the others in the series that I WILL be ordering!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars McDonnell & 'Mutts' Uphold A Noble Tradition, March 30, 2000

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El Kabong - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mutts (Paperback)

Fans of classic newspaper strips, and of comics-based narrative, know what I'm saying here. MUTTS is the best thing to happen to the funny pages since that kid with the stuffed tiger. Many have called him our new Herrimann, but, despite having a cat in the strip, I think that's misleading: McDonnell is our new Cliff ('Polly and Her Pals') Sterrett. He shares so many of Sterrett's strengths and tendencies it's scary. Buy this book and help keep the dying lost art of the syndicated strip alive another day!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Mutts" is off to the best start possible., September 24, 2002

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Jerry Dean - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mutts (Paperback)

I will keep this short and simple. The first volume of "Mutts" by Patrick McDonnell is simply the best comic strip since "Bloom County." This book was touching, funny, and cute. It took me to that special place where life is cozy and beautiful. If Mr. McDonnell can keep this strip going at a high level of quality like this first volume, then I will plan on reading "Mutts" for the rest of my life.