Dog-Eared by Patrick Mcdonnell
Patrick McDonnell possesses an elegance of line and narrative that both transcends and defines his medium. His artistry is in his Zen-like clarity, his simple direct address, and his unique understanding of the essential animal-human continuum. When one experiences MUTS, one experiences genius. -Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely Bones Dog-Earedis exactly what this latest collection from cartoonist Patrick McDonnell is destined to become. The brilliant assortment of simple-yet-complex strips will have readers turning its pages again and again, eager to revisit the charm, truth, and humor found within. McDonnell's strip, highlights the adventures of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat, best buddies who regularly come in contact with Shtinky Puddin', Sourpuss, Guard Dog, and Crabby-as well as an assortment of whimsically rendered humans. This cast is capable of endless antics, interspersed with poignant views on both the animal and human condition. And whether they're raiding garbage cans or basking in full-frontal belly rubs, Mooch and Earl always have a comment to clinch the scene. MUTS is the kind of strip that comic readers find irresistible. Dog-Eared is the same kind of collection. One strip leads to another, and before you know it you've turned page after dog-eared page to satisfy a growing MUTS addiction.Patrick McDonnell is a New York Times bestselling author who has won many National Cartoonists Society awards, including Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year and Newspaper Strip of the Year. McDonnell, a committed animal champion and recipient of the Genesis Award, often offers his talents to animal-protection organizations and causes, notably The Humane Society of the United States, where he serves on the national board of directors. McDonnell is also a member of the Charles M. Schulz Foundation's board of directors. Schulz Museum is a museum dedicated to the work of Charles Schulz He lives in the state of New Jersey.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780740747403 |
| ISBN 10 | 0740747401 |
| Title | Dog-Eared |
| Author | Patrick Mcdonnell |
| Series | Mutts Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Year published | 2004-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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