Garfield™ memorabilia is highly sought by collectors because of its humor and fine craftsmanship. Garfield*t cat was created by artist Jim Davis in 1978. The Garfield™ comic strip has been translated into at least 12 different languages and is estimated to be read by over a million people each day. Garfield™ will be celebrating his 20th birthday on June 19, 1998. He has certainly gained a lot of popularity (and a hearty appetite) throughout the years as a comic strip and as a licensed toy. Garfield's success can be compared to an all-you-can-eat buffet; he will keep coming back for more![AuthorName]Debra Braun[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]The author is an avid collector of popular culture and a keen student of GarfieldT's humor and many adventures. She lives in New York State.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]397 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]397 color photos[/ColorPattern]