The Art of Nothing: 25 Years of Mutts and the Art of Patrick McDonnell

The Art of Nothing, published by Harry N. Abrams in 2019, is a single-issue celebration of Patrick McDonnell's beloved comic strip Mutts on its 25th anniversary. This oversized volume collects a wealth of the strip's most iconic Sunday pages and daily strips, accompanied by McDonnell's own commentary on his creative process and artistic influences. A warm, comprehensive tribute, it serves as both a definitive retrospective for longtime readers and an inviting introduction to the gentle, animal-centered world of Mutts.