Our Mutts Five [Paperback]

Patrick McDonnell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2000

Deceptively simple yet strikingly profound, Mutts is a comic strip that speaks to fans of all ages. In Patrick McDonnell's animal-centric world, Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the cat, provide both postulations and punch lines, enlightenment and entertainment. They seem innocent, yet speak volumes. "Kids will immediately take to the funny-animals look of the strip," wrote Mark J. Estren in Virginia Parent, "but there's plenty here for adults, too."Indeed there is. From musings about friendship to the benefits of adopting shelter animals, these two and their furry pals hammer out the mammalian issues of the day. The late Charles Schulz described Mutts: "I think the best new comic strip to come along has been Mutts. . . . The little dog and cat are just innocent creatures, and all the characters are funny and fun to look at." Mutts is quickly earning the reputation and title of a true classic.

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About the Author

Patrick McDonnell has received enormous acclaim with Mutts, which appears in 400 daily newspapers. It was named Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year in 1996 and awarded Germany's Max & Moritz award for best international comic strip. McDonnell lives in New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740704567
• ISBN-13: 978-0740704567
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,063,141 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.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another masterpiece from Patrick McDonnell, September 27, 2000

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This review is from: Our Mutts Five (Paperback)

"Mutts" has been my favorite comic strip for years now, and this latest compilation is just as delightful as the previous "Mutts" books. Although Mooch and Earl's antics are sometimes whimsically far-fetched, their attitudes and quirks are likely to be familiar to anyone who has ever owned a cat or dog. Patrick McDonnell's commitment to animal shelters, and the people who devote time and resources to them, deserves high praise too -- the "Shelter Stories" strips in this book point out that there are plenty of pets out there who need and would love to have homes. They haven't been as lucky as Mooch and Earl.

Every "Mutts" collection is perfectly drawn, funny, hopeful, sometimes sad, and a reminder that human beings share this world with so many other living creatures, and not always generously. But what's the best part about "Mutts" for me? I always want to go hug my dog after reading it, and thank her for being my friend.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best comic strip out there?, October 16, 2000

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Brian A. Dunkle "Just a guy" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Our Mutts Five (Paperback)

Well, one of them. The art is brilliant, conveying a range of expression that brings the "stars" to life. Impressive stuff for a tiny canvas. Fine drawing in the league of "Calvin and Hobbes" - beautiful to look at, regardless of the subject or humor. Earl is one of the best cartoon dogs ever. McDonnell is the author of a retrospective/tribute to "Krazy Kat", and the influence shows in many ways. The strips that concentrate on gags pull them off easily, and the ones with messages generally succeed as well. The "shelter stories" are especially touching, but there's heart to be found in most strips - one dog that lives his life chained in a yard always gets to me (though his best appearances are in earlier books). I don't think this volume is as strong as the earlier books, but I still give it a full 5 stars - which shows how brilliant the entire body of work is. Great art, dead-on personification of pets, a lot of heart...I recommend all of the Mutts books without reservation. (ps - You can see samples at king features' web site)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Live "Mutts"!, November 2, 2000

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DCF in CA (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Our Mutts Five (Paperback)

Another wonderful book by Patrick McDonnell. The stories and art are fresh and funny, silly and poignant. I have all of the Mutts books and calendars (OK, where's the 2001 calendar??)and have the same reverence for the strip as I had for "Calvin and Hobbes" and "The Far Side". Somehow McDonnell manages to endow all of the characters with distinct "person"alities, without anthropomorphizing them. Looking forward to more Mutts, ASAP.