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'Garfield' Without Garfield Lands Book Deal

Surreal blog branches out with original creator's blessing

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(Newser) – Some comic strip authors might be miffed—or turn litigious—if a fan became a minor celebrity by systematically removing the namesake character and posting the edited strips on the Internet. Not "Garfield" creator Jim Davis, Editor & Publisher reports. With his blessing, Davis’ publisher will issue a book of Dan Walsh's “Garfield Minus Garfield” comics, with the original strips alongside the doctored versions.

"I think it's an inspired thing to do," said Davis. "I want to thank Dan for enabling me to see another side of 'Garfield.'"

What Garfield looks like with Garfield.
What Garfield looks like with Garfield.   ((c) TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³)
An earlier Garfield book.
An earlier Garfield book.   ((c) Jay Dugger)
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A "Garfield Minus Garfield" cartoon.   ((c) spcoon)
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