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The Peanuts Book

A Visual History of the Iconic Comic Strip

Foreword by Stephen Colbert
From the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years.

In this celebration of Schulz and his beloved work, explore rarely seen sketches, influential comic strips, and collectors' artifacts. Pore over evolving artworks of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang. Chart the rich history of Peanuts as it grew to become the world's favorite comic, and travel from 1950 to the present day, from California to Japan. Every page of this visual guide is an exhibition to treasure. Discover the enduring and nostalgic charm of Peanuts in this stunning anniversary book.

With a foreword by Stephen Colbert.

© 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
Simon Beecroft is a New York Times–bestselling author of numerous books for young readers. His many books include Lego Star Wars: The Visual DictionaryWatch Out for Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, DK Readers), and Star Wars Character Encyclopedia. View titles by Simon Beecroft

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From the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years.

In this celebration of Schulz and his beloved work, explore rarely seen sketches, influential comic strips, and collectors' artifacts. Pore over evolving artworks of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang. Chart the rich history of Peanuts as it grew to become the world's favorite comic, and travel from 1950 to the present day, from California to Japan. Every page of this visual guide is an exhibition to treasure. Discover the enduring and nostalgic charm of Peanuts in this stunning anniversary book.

With a foreword by Stephen Colbert.

© 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

Author

Simon Beecroft is a New York Times–bestselling author of numerous books for young readers. His many books include Lego Star Wars: The Visual DictionaryWatch Out for Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, DK Readers), and Star Wars Character Encyclopedia. View titles by Simon Beecroft

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