
Both of Rob Wilco's independently minded pets catch the creativity bug in I'm Ready for My Movie Contract: A Get Fuzzy Collection ($10.95, Andrews McMeel Publishing) by Darby Conley. As Bucky strives for complete household domination with his crafty plots and comments, Satchel learns an important lesson about television stunt work.
After a dog-food commercial imitation gone wrong (it will be a rare day when a shar-pei Lab mix can achieve success in an ambitious flying leap across the kitchen), Satchel is inspired to stand up for his rights as a dog and a consumer!
The lovable, loyal dog takes to pen and paper for various worthy causes: himself, his owner, and even for the rights of the vinyl garments so cruelly touted in Vogue.
Comics fans and animal lovers alike can relate to the situational comedy in Darby's work. The friendly banter between the three companions never fails to underscore the character traits that make them unique. This collection is filled with the endearing humor of this unconventional family as each defends the honor of his species in a different, hilarious way.
Darby Conley first sketched the characters Bucky, Satchel, and Rob in 1996, and the strip has been syndicated since 1999. A childhood pet named Patch became the inspiration for his comics about talking animals. Darby lives in Massachusetts.
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Author: Darby Conley ISBN: 978-0-7407-6922-1
Format: Paperback: 8 ½ x 9, 128 pages Price: $10.95 ($12.95 Canada)