Book Review: The Peanuts Book: A Visual History of the Iconic Comic Strip by Simon Beecroft

The Peanuts Book: A Visual History of the Iconic Comic Strip
by Simon Beecroft (741.524 SchYb)

As a lifelong fan of the comic strip called “Peanuts” by Charles Schulz, I was thrilled to see a brand-new book out about the long-running comic and its creator. The Peanuts Book is large, colorful, and jam-packed with information about each character, the creation of the strip, and the man who made it all happen. The book features a chronology of events and a superb index to help you find the information you seek. I was especially impressed with all of the photographs included from the life of Charles Schulz as well as photographs of Peanuts toys and memorabilia to be found commercially. There are tributes to Peanuts from several famous comic artists and examples of art that had been inspired by the characters drawn by Schulz. The best part, of course, is the inclusion of samples of comics from the nearly 50 years of its running. I highly recommend this book for any Peanuts fan!

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Around the World in 45 Years: Charlie Brown’s Anniversary Celebration by Charles M. Schulz, Born to Draw Comics: The Story of Charles Schulz and the Creation of Peanuts by Ginger Wadsworth or Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography by David Michaelis.]

[ publisher’s official The Peanuts Book web site ] | [ official Charles M. Schulz Museum web site ]

 

See Becky W.C.’s review of Charles M. Schulz’ Snoopy’s Guide to the Writing Life in the July 2006 Staff Recommendations on BookGuide

See Scott C.’s review of David Michaelis’ biography Schulz and Peanuts in the April 2008 Staff Recommendations on BookGuide

 

Recommended by Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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Book Review: The Little Book of Lost Words by Joe Gillard

The Little Book of Lost Words: Collywobbles, Smollygosters, and Other Surprising Terms Worth Resurrecting
by Joe Gillard (428.1 Gil)

This is a delightful little book for anyone who enjoys language and archaic words that are little known in today’s society. Each term is coupled with a lovely painting by the Old Masters as well as an example of usage of the word being described. Witty and concise, this book is a quick read.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try The Transitive Vampire, by Karen Gordon.]

[ official Joe Gillard web site ]

 

Recommended by Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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