New Interview / Patrick to Sign at jaZams in Princeton 11/28

Looking for something fun to do Thanksgiving weekend? Come visit Patrick in a local appearance here in New Jersey. Patrick will sign copies of Wag! and Guardians of Being at jaZams, 25 E. Palmer Square, Princeton, Saturday, November 28, 3-5 p.m. It's free! For more information, call 609-924-8697.



And don't miss "The Power of 'Wag!'", the great interview posted at CentralJersey.com. You'll want to read to the very end for exciting MUTTS news!

Monsters, Inc Director and MUTTS Cartoonist @ Schulz Museum

Sonomaonthecheap.com has just reported that Patrick and Pixar's Pete Docter (who directed Monster's Inc. and UP) will have a panel discussion (along with author Glen David Gold) at the Schulz Museum this Saturday at 3:00pm. The talk will be centered on creativity and creating characters. The three will be on-hand afterward to sign books.

We are expecting that this event will be completely sold out, so be sure to get there early!

The Schulz Museum is in Santa Rosa, CA.

From O the Oprah Magazine: A review to make us wriggle with joy!

We at Muttscomics just love Oprah, and we're thrilled that the November issue of O, the Oprah Magazine has given Guardians of Being a full -page rave review! Cathleen Medwick writes:

(Eckhart's) serene text tells you how to relish each moment,and McDonnell responds with droll, delicately rendered drawings.... A book to make you wriggle with joy.

Pick up the November issue of O which is on newstands now. Oprah is, of course, on the cover. The entire review is also available at oprah.com.

Interview With the Mutts comic guy, Eckhart Tolle's co-creator of 'Guardians'

Patrick was recently interviewed by David Crumm for Read the Spirit. The two discussed life, art, and the new book, Guardians of Being. We're confident that you'll enjoy reading the complete interview.

In it, David says:
I know this: "Guardians of Being" is going to be a hit. I've been toting a review copy around with me and I've seen people respond eagerly to this lovely book. Why? Because Patrick McDonnell selected very brief excerpts from Tolle's work and then illustrated them with colorful comics—and the result is magical.

Thanks David, your work is legendary, and we love the interview!

New: Special Edition of "The Gift of Nothing!"

What do you get the friend who has everything? How about nothing?

A new special edition of The Gift of Nothing is now available. It includes an elegant paper slipcase designed to look like gift wrap. The book itself has an elegant, simple cover with just the words "the Gift of Nothing" and "Patrick McDonnell" on it, along with the drawing of a little wrapped box. We think it's perfect for everyone on your holiday list!

Reports the Washington Post: "A mellow paean to anti-materialism that should ideally be handed out now, before holiday gift mania really kicks in. Spare drawings done in black, white and a seasonal touch of red reinforce the Zen-inspired idea that less is more."

Beliefnet: Tolle and McDonnell Celebrate Pets

BeliefNet.com has posted a wonderful piece which goes into depth on Guardians of Being and includes excerpts from the book.

In addition, we are happy to report that Sherry Huang interviewed Patrick McDonnell for BeliefNet and the result is an insightful interchange where Patrick shares his love for Eckhart Tolle books and animal advocacy.

Thanks, BeliefNet, for both of these articles!

Children's Books Guide Reviews Wag!

Children's Book Guide has reviewed Wag! and it's making our tails go fwip! They say:

This is the sort of children’s book that comes with an uncomplicated message that even parents can appreciate. The simple things in life that one loves are what can be the most important.

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Parents can even take the story and shift the idea to their children, asking them what it is they love enough that would make their tail fwip-fwip—that is, if they had one.

Read the entire review, and get a little Wag!