Cathy Guisewite Livres

"Keep this cartoon book with Dr. Spock and all the other baby-care tomes.... You'll like the whole book." --Booklist

A hilarious comic book sure to have you rolling in the floor.

What's a Nice Single Girl Doing With a Double Bed?! Volume 1, The Cathy Cartoon Strip Chronicles

A modern Everywoman, Cathy has endeared herself to millions of fans who share her daily struggles with the four basic guilt groups: Food, Love, Mother and Career. This comic page heroine blazed a trail for single working women and continues her pursuit of perfection against odds every woman can relate to. We read. We identify. We laugh. Aaack!

A modern Everywoman, Cathy endeared herself to millions of fans who share her struggles with the four basic guilt groups: food, love, mother, and career. This comic page heroine blazed a trail for single working women and for her pursuit of perfection against all odds. A perfect Mother's Day gift or a great present to give Mom any day to feel special The mother-daughter dance is a familiar waltz filled with ups and downs, twists, dips, and twirls. The only question is who's in the lead? The most beloved mother-daughter duo is back with a brand-new comic take on the difficult, wonderful, one-of-a-kind relationship between neurotic daughter Cathy and her caring, comforting, slightly interfering mother. Insightful observations, amusing advice, and comical proclamations are paired with Cathy Guisewite's distinctive illustrative style. This is an original gift book that will show your mother or daughter how glorious, complex, intense, entwined, incomprehensibly deep, and amazingly beautiful your bond truly is. Cathy's comics continue to be a cartoon icon and the familiar, yet fresh voice for females of all ages.

Since Cathy's debut in 1976, she has become the symbol of single womanhood in all its glory--she's not just getting older, she's getting better.Dating dilemmas, diet disasters, and dressing room traumas. Cathy , America's favorite comic strip woman-on-the-go, has suffered them all--and endeared herself to readers in the process.Cathy's cartoon life has hilariously mirrored the path of women everywhere. In fact, Cathy book titles provide an uncanny overview of the feminine A Mouthful of Breath Mints and No One to Kiss , Wake Me Up When I'm Size 5 , and $14 in the Bank and $200 Face in My Purse .Cathy continues to entertain millions of readers daily as she shares her personal and professional struggles highlighted by her on-again, off-again romance with Irving, the hysterical give and take with her overprotective and obsessive mother, and, of course, her battle against the bulge.Among the highlights of this cartoon collection, Cathy, "careening toward bankruptcy" as she puts it, cuts up her credit cards and joins Shoppers Anonymous. She then discovers Irving is dating an environmental activist and she herself becomes environmentally conscious...for three hours. Intermixed with the subplots are Cathy's wardrobe traumas ranging from swimsuit try-ons to the time she makes the fatal mistake of removing her "big, swinging coat" while wearing only a skin-tight unitard underneath.

"The comic-strip character Cathy, one of America's most famous single career women, finally got married to her hapless longtime boyfriend, Irving—and on Valentine's Day, no less. It's the end of an era-or was it?"— USA Today "YES." Rarely has one word, one positive response, resonated so loudly from the world's comic pages. But when leading lady Cathy finally took the plunge—after nearly 30 interminable years!—and accepted boyfriend Irving's marriage proposal, the occasion certainly deserved notice among Cathy fans around the globe.The Wedding of Cathy and Irving captures all the fun, magic, and—yes—the nerve-racking overanalyzing that filled the Cathy strips leading up to the big decision and the big day itself. This collection features some of the couple's most memorable moments from throughout their long relationship, but the spotlight shines most on the year that included the unexpected "ring find," the proposal, the "YES," and the frenetic wedding plans that Cathy and Mom both endure and perpetuate. The longest courtship in cartoon page history came to an end on February 5, 2005. But as The Wedding of Cathy and Irving shows, nothing is quite that simple in Cathy's world. Whether she's pondering pastor possibilities or worrying wedding dress selections to death, Cathy is unequalled in capturing the conundrums of modern women everywhere. It's all Cathy , through and through.

"You don't have to be female, young, and unmarried to appreciate the humor of Cathy Guisewite. Cartoon Cathy suffers and enjoys the hassles of relationships, careers, and an attempt at domesticity. She has a mother to placate. Don't we all? She has problems. Don't we all? But the problems just seem so much easier to face when we peek at Cathy's comic strip." -- Oakland Press , Pontiac, Mich."For many single women, Cathy is like a best friend...No matter what we're going through, it's a safe bet that Cathy's going through it with us." -- Elkhart (Ind.) Truth"Her cartoons are enough to make one laugh out loud, as page after page of contradictions and rationalizations capture the life and hard times of the single woman." -- Lansing (Mich.) State JournalCathy chronicles the demands of a "thirtysomething" career woman responding to the complexities and contradictions in our everyday lives. Like so many women, she struggles with frustrations involving the "four basic guilt groups"--food, career, mother, and relationships. Always trying to do her best, Cathy finds her alternatives are clearly Be aggressive, be submissive; be ambitious, be demure; eat healthy, eat happy; act caring, act nonchalant...No wonder Cathy's confused!

Only Love Can Break a Heart, But a Shoe Sale Can Come Close --is a batch of giggles and "ouches" for millions of adoring Cathy fans. Why do they love her so? "Because," said a noted sociologist, "one thing never changes--it"s still very important that you look good in a bathing suit!"Cathy has become the symbol for single career women. Her painfully funny glimpses of women's angst.

Cathy Guisewite captures the essence of every woman facing the demands of work, relationships, and family expectations in her relatable comic strip. Her character, Cathy, embodies the struggles and triumphs of modern life, tackling challenges with humor and realism that resonates with readers. Whether it's embarking on a new diet plan or attempting to organize her chaotic office, Cathy navigates her daily adventures with a blend of wit and charm. From her encounters with her ex-boyfriend Irving at the video store to her sweet, well-meaning mother who interrupts her workday, Cathy's life is filled with amusing distractions and heartfelt moments. Supporting characters, like her newlywed co-worker Charlene and ambitious friend Andrea, add depth to her story, showcasing the variety of relationships that shape her experiences. Guisewite's keen observations and relatable scenarios reflect the juggling act of life, making her a beloved figure in the comic world. With numerous awards to her name, Guisewite's work resonates with fans who appreciate her ability to portray the complexities of life with humor and style.