Pooch Cafe: All Dogs Naturally Know How To Swim [Paperback]

Paul Gilligan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2003

Pooch Cafe‚ is creator Paul Gilligan's first syndicated strip, and this book collects the strips from its successful first year of syndication. When Poncho's beloved master Chazz marries cat lover Carmen and forces them to move in with her and her feline brood, Poncho's world is shaken to the core. Carmen's attempts to bribe Poncho with cheese cannot overcome his inexplicable but undeniable disdain for all things cat, and now that his home has become a haven for them, his only recourse is to seek refuge in the cafe, where he, Boomer, and his other canine pals pore over their top-secret plans to construct a giant catapult with which to hurl all the Earth's cats into the sun. As much as he dislikes kitties, he's equally passionate about his love for Chazz. Poncho will do just about anything to keep his position as man's best friend secure, including enduring the physical torments of Chazz's passion for biking, camping, and mountain climbing, which he can only get through with the help of classic Russian literature and a nice cup of tea. Pooch Cafe‚ captures the intensity of the human-dog bond in a way that will resonate with pet lovers everywhere.

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About the Author

Paul Gilligan studied illustration and animation at Sheridan College in Toronto and comedy writing at the National Film Institute. He has won awards for both illustration and design as a freelance illustrator for a diverse array of publications such as Entertainment Weekly, the Wall Street Journal, Men's Fitness, Disney Magazine, NFL Properties, and Bon Appetit, among others. Pooch Cafe is his first syndicated comic strip. He lives in Toronto.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740733028
• ISBN-13: 978-0740733024
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #324,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Paul Gilligan studied illustration and animation at Sheridan College in Toronto and comedy writing at the National Film Institute. He has won awards for both illustration and design as a freelance illustrator for a diverse array of publications such as Entertainment Weekly, the Wall Street Journal, Men's Fitness, Disney Magazine, NFL Properties, and Bon Appetit, among others. Pooch Cafe is his first syndicated comic strip. He lives in Toronto.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime., June 3, 2003

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Mr. John Swaine (Colchester UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pooch Cafe: All Dogs Naturally Know How To Swim (Paperback)

Pooch Cafe remains one of the most genuine comics available today in our papers and one of the funniest.

The most heartening thing about the strip is that Poncho knows what he's doing when he's drinking out of the toilet, or doing all the other things that a dog does and yet he can't help it. Because its in his nature. He is a dog and unlike make strips in which Cartoon dogs become mini-humans, Pooch Cafe retains the basic spirit and nature of the characters it protrays, letting each part stay true to itself.

It is lovingly illustrated and ultimately it has soul - a rarity in syndicated strips today.

A superb buy! Watch out for this man!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious stuff!, May 16, 2003

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L. de Souza "lartist" (Acton, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pooch Cafe: All Dogs Naturally Know How To Swim (Paperback)

I've been a fan of Pooch Cafe since I saw it in my local newspaper over a year ago. Poncho and company are a consistently funny part of my day and I'm thrilled to see him finally in book form for me to enjoy even more.

Mr. Gilligan's illustrative training reminds me of Bill Watterson's work; really great artwork combined with hilarious writing. A lot of comic strips fall flat once in awhile, but I've never been disappointed by Pooch Cafe! This is a great compilation for pet owners and comic fans.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Chihuahua!, November 26, 2003

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"pj60651" (King of Prussia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pooch Cafe: All Dogs Naturally Know How To Swim (Paperback)

Actually, I'm not sure what kind of pooch Poncho is but he is without a doubt the greatest cartoon character since Calvin.

This book is loaded with great writing, unique art and the funniest punchlines since Larson.

Grab this collection -- it's a winner!