Celebrating Peanuts 60 Years

About this book

On October 2, 1950, the world was introduced to a comic strip that would eventually become an unparalleled cultural icon. Little did anyone know the impact, significance, and influence that Peanuts would hold when it launched in seven American newspapers on that date. Nearly 60 years later, the classic Peanuts strip appears in more than 2,200 newspapers in 75 countries in 25 languages.Andrews McMeel Publishing is proud to honor the 60th anniversary of this phenomenon with Celebrating Peanuts: 60 Years. Arranged by decade, this exclusive tribute chronicles the development of the strip and its characters over the years. Nowhere else can Peanuts fans find in one place:- Quotes from creator Charles Schulz that shed light on how his mind worked, how his life shaped the strip, and in turn, how Peanuts shaped his life;- The introduction of specific characters and how they, and the strip, often reflected the social milieu of the times;- Over 500 pages of classic Peanuts strips, including many full-color Sundays;- Lavishly produced deluxe slipcased edition.Celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important cartoons of all time with the entire Peanuts gang. More than just a collection of strips, Celebrating Peanuts encapsulates 60 years of cartoons, a generation of fans, a cast of beloved characters, and the legendary creator responsible for it all. A true collector’s item, this heartwarming tribute is a must-have for any Peanuts fan.HQ, comics, mangá