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Wonderful book, wonderful series!, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection. The third dose of complete Peanuts..., 11 May 2005
This is the third book in an amazing series that will eventually publish every single Peanuts strip, and it is basically more of what appeared in the second book. The strip at that time was mainly about a group of children going through life. In a way, it was always like that, but somehow the early years are much more down to earth. There is, however, one big breakthrough in this volume: Snoopy begins to use his imagination. But don't expect battles with the Red Baron, or Joe someone! At this stage he was only imitating animals. But it was still a start that produces many laughs along the way. As for the rest of the group: It was mainly Charlie Brown Shroader, Lucy, Linus, 'Pig Pen', Violet, and Patty - the first one - being children. Shermy is in it too, but he was being used much less already. And the ephemeral Charlotte Bruan, introduced at the end of 1954, gets a few more strips in January 1955. Linus, on the other hand, gets a big character development. He leaves his baby status early in 1955 and is allowed to show a certain superiority over the others. He does, however, already rely on the security blanket,(which Lucy's attitude towards slowly changes throughout the volume,) and he has trouble understanding Halloween. His "Just wait till next year!" line works for me not because it is funny then, but because we know what he will be doing in future Halloweens! As I said before, this book is nothing exceptional. And pernaps my mark of 4 out of 5 is a little biased. It is all good, but I know that future volumes will be better! And nothing major really happens here apart from some character development, and it is the later strips that I have come to love. If you want to get the complete collection, (which I certainly hope you do,) then this book is a must-buy. If, however, you do not have any of the other books in the series, then you may want to buy them first.
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Wonderful book, wonderful series!, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection. The third dose of complete Peanuts..., 11 May 2005
This is the third book in an amazing series that will eventually publish every single Peanuts strip, and it is basically more of what appeared in the second book. The strip at that time was mainly about a group of children going through life. In a way, it was always like that, but somehow the early years are much more down to earth. There is, however, one big breakthrough in this volume: Snoopy begins to use his imagination. But don't expect battles with the Red Baron, or Joe someone! At this stage he was only imitating animals. But it was still a start that produces many laughs along the way. As for the rest of the group: It was mainly Charlie Brown Shroader, Lucy, Linus, 'Pig Pen', Violet, and Patty - the first one - being children. Shermy is in it too, but he was being used much less already. And the ephemeral Charlotte Bruan, introduced at the end of 1954, gets a few more strips in January 1955. Linus, on the other hand, gets a big character development. He leaves his baby status early in 1955 and is allowed to show a certain superiority over the others. He does, however, already rely on the security blanket,(which Lucy's attitude towards slowly changes throughout the volume,) and he has trouble understanding Halloween. His "Just wait till next year!" line works for me not because it is funny then, but because we know what he will be doing in future Halloweens! As I said before, this book is nothing exceptional. And pernaps my mark of 4 out of 5 is a little biased. It is all good, but I know that future volumes will be better! And nothing major really happens here apart from some character development, and it is the later strips that I have come to love. If you want to get the complete collection, (which I certainly hope you do,) then this book is a must-buy. If, however, you do not have any of the other books in the series, then you may want to buy them first.
57-58:toward the golden years, 31 Mar 2006
One can't praise enough Fantagraphics Books for reprinting the complete collection of one of the most insightful, funny and loved strips of the past century. in this books we see Peanuts rapidly evolving towards its mature and golden years, with Lucy's first attempt to make Linus get rid of his blanket, Schroeder, Lucy and Beethoven's triangle in full gear, CB's misadventures with kites and baseball, and towards the end, Snoopy sleeping on his doghouse roof! A great piece in a splendid collection!
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Wonderful book, wonderful series!, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection. The third dose of complete Peanuts..., 11 May 2005
This is the third book in an amazing series that will eventually publish every single Peanuts strip, and it is basically more of what appeared in the second book. The strip at that time was mainly about a group of children going through life. In a way, it was always like that, but somehow the early years are much more down to earth. There is, however, one big breakthrough in this volume: Snoopy begins to use his imagination. But don't expect battles with the Red Baron, or Joe someone! At this stage he was only imitating animals. But it was still a start that produces many laughs along the way. As for the rest of the group: It was mainly Charlie Brown Shroader, Lucy, Linus, 'Pig Pen', Violet, and Patty - the first one - being children. Shermy is in it too, but he was being used much less already. And the ephemeral Charlotte Bruan, introduced at the end of 1954, gets a few more strips in January 1955. Linus, on the other hand, gets a big character development. He leaves his baby status early in 1955 and is allowed to show a certain superiority over the others. He does, however, already rely on the security blanket,(which Lucy's attitude towards slowly changes throughout the volume,) and he has trouble understanding Halloween. His "Just wait till next year!" line works for me not because it is funny then, but because we know what he will be doing in future Halloweens! As I said before, this book is nothing exceptional. And pernaps my mark of 4 out of 5 is a little biased. It is all good, but I know that future volumes will be better! And nothing major really happens here apart from some character development, and it is the later strips that I have come to love. If you want to get the complete collection, (which I certainly hope you do,) then this book is a must-buy. If, however, you do not have any of the other books in the series, then you may want to buy them first.
57-58:toward the golden years, 31 Mar 2006
One can't praise enough Fantagraphics Books for reprinting the complete collection of one of the most insightful, funny and loved strips of the past century. in this books we see Peanuts rapidly evolving towards its mature and golden years, with Lucy's first attempt to make Linus get rid of his blanket, Schroeder, Lucy and Beethoven's triangle in full gear, CB's misadventures with kites and baseball, and towards the end, Snoopy sleeping on his doghouse roof! A great piece in a splendid collection!
Wonderful book, wonderful series, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection.
THANK YOU SPARKY, 17 Dec 2007
I have just finished reading this book and found it wonderful. It is well worth the money.
I was fascinated to see the beginnings of what was to be the most brilliant comic strip the world has seen and certainly recommend it to anyone. I was brought up to believe that comics were inferior to 'real' books but this proves that point of view so wrong.
I just hope we get all the strips over the next few years as promised so that we can enjoy again the world of Sparky Schulz.
Peanuts from birth, 03 Nov 2007
Until I picked up this beautifully designed and produced edition of Charles Schulz' Peanuts cartoons I hadn't appreciated how Charlie Brown and Snoopy and Lucy and the Gang had evolved over the years. As another reviewer rightly says the humour is already there but Snoopy is still a puppy and Linus a baby and the whole crew that little bit younger. This first volume also has a brilliant and fascinating interview with Charles "Sparky" Schulz which was revelatory.
At £15 a pop the first two volumes are a complete bargain and something that you will treasure for ever. I've also heard that Canongate intend to co-publish with FantaGraphics in America the complete Peanuts catalogue. All I can say is bring em on and thank you.
About Time, Charlie Brown, 13 Oct 2007
Although definately not 'Peanuts' as my generation remembers it, with the basics in place, and definately not a bit of humour lost, this wonderful book takes us through the first 2 years of the longest story ever told. Charlie Brown and Snoopy are there, but few of the 'classic' Peanuts characters we know and love today are, and instead we see more of the 'straight men' Shirmy, Patty (not to be confused with Peppermint Patty) and Violet. Still in this book we see the first of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Schroeder, the characters who indeed stood the test of time, and it is fascinating to see all those little developments like the first appearance of Charlie Brown's zig-zag shirt and Snoopy's first ever thought.
Although all of the strips are presented, some may not appear in their original form, and it is my understanding that all of them will be in black and white and not colour, even in future series. Although in the US (where this series of books is produced under 'fantagraphics') volumes of the complete peanuts will be released twice a year (finally ending in 2016) as yet, I have been unable to find any confirmation that canongate will do the same thing. Definately a must for any die-hard Peanuts fan or comic lover, but at the bargain price I found here on Amazon at the time of writing, a great read for anyone who enjoys clever, fun cartoons. Bring on the rest of the series!
This is a must have, 05 Oct 2004
Finally we can see how it al began for Chuck and the gang. This book is the first of 20 that will reprint for the first time all 17,897 'Peanuts' Dallies and Sundays. This covers the first two years. Although ignores the earlier 'Lil'Folks' which first introduces Patty, Charlie Brown and a puppy much like Snoopy. These are reprinted in 'Peanuts the art of Charles Shultz'.
There are some differences between the early 'Peanuts' here and the later ones. For a start both Linus and Lucy debut as babies. Snoopy is a curious puppy, and some characters who later vanish have starring roles. Sharmy, Patty and Violet had all vanished by the end of the `70's (Patty is different to Peppermint Patty who didn't arrive until 1966). But the feel of the strip is there from day one.
Important event's in the book are Charlie Browns first attempts at kicking the football (but it is Violet and not Lucy who holds it for him. Pulling away because she fears that Charlie will kick her hand) Schroder learns Piano in a day, and Snoopy thinks his first words.
I personally can't wait till the next book, and will keep on buying till I have the whole lot!
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Wonderful book, wonderful series!, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection. The third dose of complete Peanuts..., 11 May 2005
This is the third book in an amazing series that will eventually publish every single Peanuts strip, and it is basically more of what appeared in the second book. The strip at that time was mainly about a group of children going through life. In a way, it was always like that, but somehow the early years are much more down to earth. There is, however, one big breakthrough in this volume: Snoopy begins to use his imagination. But don't expect battles with the Red Baron, or Joe someone! At this stage he was only imitating animals. But it was still a start that produces many laughs along the way. As for the rest of the group: It was mainly Charlie Brown Shroader, Lucy, Linus, 'Pig Pen', Violet, and Patty - the first one - being children. Shermy is in it too, but he was being used much less already. And the ephemeral Charlotte Bruan, introduced at the end of 1954, gets a few more strips in January 1955. Linus, on the other hand, gets a big character development. He leaves his baby status early in 1955 and is allowed to show a certain superiority over the others. He does, however, already rely on the security blanket,(which Lucy's attitude towards slowly changes throughout the volume,) and he has trouble understanding Halloween. His "Just wait till next year!" line works for me not because it is funny then, but because we know what he will be doing in future Halloweens! As I said before, this book is nothing exceptional. And pernaps my mark of 4 out of 5 is a little biased. It is all good, but I know that future volumes will be better! And nothing major really happens here apart from some character development, and it is the later strips that I have come to love. If you want to get the complete collection, (which I certainly hope you do,) then this book is a must-buy. If, however, you do not have any of the other books in the series, then you may want to buy them first.
57-58:toward the golden years, 31 Mar 2006
One can't praise enough Fantagraphics Books for reprinting the complete collection of one of the most insightful, funny and loved strips of the past century. in this books we see Peanuts rapidly evolving towards its mature and golden years, with Lucy's first attempt to make Linus get rid of his blanket, Schroeder, Lucy and Beethoven's triangle in full gear, CB's misadventures with kites and baseball, and towards the end, Snoopy sleeping on his doghouse roof! A great piece in a splendid collection!
Wonderful book, wonderful series, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection.
THANK YOU SPARKY, 17 Dec 2007
I have just finished reading this book and found it wonderful. It is well worth the money.
I was fascinated to see the beginnings of what was to be the most brilliant comic strip the world has seen and certainly recommend it to anyone. I was brought up to believe that comics were inferior to 'real' books but this proves that point of view so wrong.
I just hope we get all the strips over the next few years as promised so that we can enjoy again the world of Sparky Schulz.
Peanuts from birth, 03 Nov 2007
Until I picked up this beautifully designed and produced edition of Charles Schulz' Peanuts cartoons I hadn't appreciated how Charlie Brown and Snoopy and Lucy and the Gang had evolved over the years. As another reviewer rightly says the humour is already there but Snoopy is still a puppy and Linus a baby and the whole crew that little bit younger. This first volume also has a brilliant and fascinating interview with Charles "Sparky" Schulz which was revelatory.
At £15 a pop the first two volumes are a complete bargain and something that you will treasure for ever. I've also heard that Canongate intend to co-publish with FantaGraphics in America the complete Peanuts catalogue. All I can say is bring em on and thank you.
About Time, Charlie Brown, 13 Oct 2007
Although definately not 'Peanuts' as my generation remembers it, with the basics in place, and definately not a bit of humour lost, this wonderful book takes us through the first 2 years of the longest story ever told. Charlie Brown and Snoopy are there, but few of the 'classic' Peanuts characters we know and love today are, and instead we see more of the 'straight men' Shirmy, Patty (not to be confused with Peppermint Patty) and Violet. Still in this book we see the first of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Schroeder, the characters who indeed stood the test of time, and it is fascinating to see all those little developments like the first appearance of Charlie Brown's zig-zag shirt and Snoopy's first ever thought.
Although all of the strips are presented, some may not appear in their original form, and it is my understanding that all of them will be in black and white and not colour, even in future series. Although in the US (where this series of books is produced under 'fantagraphics') volumes of the complete peanuts will be released twice a year (finally ending in 2016) as yet, I have been unable to find any confirmation that canongate will do the same thing. Definately a must for any die-hard Peanuts fan or comic lover, but at the bargain price I found here on Amazon at the time of writing, a great read for anyone who enjoys clever, fun cartoons. Bring on the rest of the series!
This is a must have, 05 Oct 2004
Finally we can see how it al began for Chuck and the gang. This book is the first of 20 that will reprint for the first time all 17,897 'Peanuts' Dallies and Sundays. This covers the first two years. Although ignores the earlier 'Lil'Folks' which first introduces Patty, Charlie Brown and a puppy much like Snoopy. These are reprinted in 'Peanuts the art of Charles Shultz'.
There are some differences between the early 'Peanuts' here and the later ones. For a start both Linus and Lucy debut as babies. Snoopy is a curious puppy, and some characters who later vanish have starring roles. Sharmy, Patty and Violet had all vanished by the end of the `70's (Patty is different to Peppermint Patty who didn't arrive until 1966). But the feel of the strip is there from day one.
Important event's in the book are Charlie Browns first attempts at kicking the football (but it is Violet and not Lucy who holds it for him. Pulling away because she fears that Charlie will kick her hand) Schroder learns Piano in a day, and Snoopy thinks his first words.
I personally can't wait till the next book, and will keep on buying till I have the whole lot!
How do I love Peanuts? Let me count the ways..., 24 Jan 2008
I used to rely on the back pages of newspapers for my Peanuts fix; now I can binge with a heavy hardback. Good grief! This has an introduction by an unlikely but super-enthused Peanuts fan, Walter Cronkite (a famous CBS news anchor, for any Europeans who don't recognise the name), and includes all of the strips from the cartoon's 3rd and 4th years of existence. It's fascinating how different the characters looked back then. I look forward to following my hero, Lucy, 'the nation's foremost authority on jumping ropes', through the next few volumes. May there be many.
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Customer Reviews
Wonderful book, wonderful series!, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection. The third dose of complete Peanuts..., 11 May 2005
This is the third book in an amazing series that will eventually publish every single Peanuts strip, and it is basically more of what appeared in the second book. The strip at that time was mainly about a group of children going through life. In a way, it was always like that, but somehow the early years are much more down to earth. There is, however, one big breakthrough in this volume: Snoopy begins to use his imagination. But don't expect battles with the Red Baron, or Joe someone! At this stage he was only imitating animals. But it was still a start that produces many laughs along the way. As for the rest of the group: It was mainly Charlie Brown Shroader, Lucy, Linus, 'Pig Pen', Violet, and Patty - the first one - being children. Shermy is in it too, but he was being used much less already. And the ephemeral Charlotte Bruan, introduced at the end of 1954, gets a few more strips in January 1955. Linus, on the other hand, gets a big character development. He leaves his baby status early in 1955 and is allowed to show a certain superiority over the others. He does, however, already rely on the security blanket,(which Lucy's attitude towards slowly changes throughout the volume,) and he has trouble understanding Halloween. His "Just wait till next year!" line works for me not because it is funny then, but because we know what he will be doing in future Halloweens! As I said before, this book is nothing exceptional. And pernaps my mark of 4 out of 5 is a little biased. It is all good, but I know that future volumes will be better! And nothing major really happens here apart from some character development, and it is the later strips that I have come to love. If you want to get the complete collection, (which I certainly hope you do,) then this book is a must-buy. If, however, you do not have any of the other books in the series, then you may want to buy them first.
57-58:toward the golden years, 31 Mar 2006
One can't praise enough Fantagraphics Books for reprinting the complete collection of one of the most insightful, funny and loved strips of the past century. in this books we see Peanuts rapidly evolving towards its mature and golden years, with Lucy's first attempt to make Linus get rid of his blanket, Schroeder, Lucy and Beethoven's triangle in full gear, CB's misadventures with kites and baseball, and towards the end, Snoopy sleeping on his doghouse roof! A great piece in a splendid collection!
Wonderful book, wonderful series, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection.
THANK YOU SPARKY, 17 Dec 2007
I have just finished reading this book and found it wonderful. It is well worth the money.
I was fascinated to see the beginnings of what was to be the most brilliant comic strip the world has seen and certainly recommend it to anyone. I was brought up to believe that comics were inferior to 'real' books but this proves that point of view so wrong.
I just hope we get all the strips over the next few years as promised so that we can enjoy again the world of Sparky Schulz.
Peanuts from birth, 03 Nov 2007
Until I picked up this beautifully designed and produced edition of Charles Schulz' Peanuts cartoons I hadn't appreciated how Charlie Brown and Snoopy and Lucy and the Gang had evolved over the years. As another reviewer rightly says the humour is already there but Snoopy is still a puppy and Linus a baby and the whole crew that little bit younger. This first volume also has a brilliant and fascinating interview with Charles "Sparky" Schulz which was revelatory.
At £15 a pop the first two volumes are a complete bargain and something that you will treasure for ever. I've also heard that Canongate intend to co-publish with FantaGraphics in America the complete Peanuts catalogue. All I can say is bring em on and thank you.
About Time, Charlie Brown, 13 Oct 2007
Although definately not 'Peanuts' as my generation remembers it, with the basics in place, and definately not a bit of humour lost, this wonderful book takes us through the first 2 years of the longest story ever told. Charlie Brown and Snoopy are there, but few of the 'classic' Peanuts characters we know and love today are, and instead we see more of the 'straight men' Shirmy, Patty (not to be confused with Peppermint Patty) and Violet. Still in this book we see the first of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Schroeder, the characters who indeed stood the test of time, and it is fascinating to see all those little developments like the first appearance of Charlie Brown's zig-zag shirt and Snoopy's first ever thought.
Although all of the strips are presented, some may not appear in their original form, and it is my understanding that all of them will be in black and white and not colour, even in future series. Although in the US (where this series of books is produced under 'fantagraphics') volumes of the complete peanuts will be released twice a year (finally ending in 2016) as yet, I have been unable to find any confirmation that canongate will do the same thing. Definately a must for any die-hard Peanuts fan or comic lover, but at the bargain price I found here on Amazon at the time of writing, a great read for anyone who enjoys clever, fun cartoons. Bring on the rest of the series!
This is a must have, 05 Oct 2004
Finally we can see how it al began for Chuck and the gang. This book is the first of 20 that will reprint for the first time all 17,897 'Peanuts' Dallies and Sundays. This covers the first two years. Although ignores the earlier 'Lil'Folks' which first introduces Patty, Charlie Brown and a puppy much like Snoopy. These are reprinted in 'Peanuts the art of Charles Shultz'.
There are some differences between the early 'Peanuts' here and the later ones. For a start both Linus and Lucy debut as babies. Snoopy is a curious puppy, and some characters who later vanish have starring roles. Sharmy, Patty and Violet had all vanished by the end of the `70's (Patty is different to Peppermint Patty who didn't arrive until 1966). But the feel of the strip is there from day one.
Important event's in the book are Charlie Browns first attempts at kicking the football (but it is Violet and not Lucy who holds it for him. Pulling away because she fears that Charlie will kick her hand) Schroder learns Piano in a day, and Snoopy thinks his first words.
I personally can't wait till the next book, and will keep on buying till I have the whole lot!
How do I love Peanuts? Let me count the ways..., 24 Jan 2008
I used to rely on the back pages of newspapers for my Peanuts fix; now I can binge with a heavy hardback. Good grief! This has an introduction by an unlikely but super-enthused Peanuts fan, Walter Cronkite (a famous CBS news anchor, for any Europeans who don't recognise the name), and includes all of the strips from the cartoon's 3rd and 4th years of existence. It's fascinating how different the characters looked back then. I look forward to following my hero, Lucy, 'the nation's foremost authority on jumping ropes', through the next few volumes. May there be many.
This is a great book!, 23 Feb 2005
This wonderful book contains 168 pages of Peanuts cartoons, and all of them are in color! All of these 1998 cartoons are reproduced in wonderful quality, and are a joy to read. Snoopy's brothers (Spike, Olaf and Andy) are here, including Spike spending time in the trenches of World War I! Also, in this book, we get to learn where the zambonis go at night, see Snoopy at Valley Forge, and see Woodstock become a test pilot. This is a great book! My daughter had some money saved up, and when she saw this book, she just had to get it. After that, she spent hours poring over it, and reading the stories aloud. She loves this book, and considers her money well spent. We both highly recommend this book.
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Wonderful book, wonderful series!, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection. The third dose of complete Peanuts..., 11 May 2005
This is the third book in an amazing series that will eventually publish every single Peanuts strip, and it is basically more of what appeared in the second book. The strip at that time was mainly about a group of children going through life. In a way, it was always like that, but somehow the early years are much more down to earth. There is, however, one big breakthrough in this volume: Snoopy begins to use his imagination. But don't expect battles with the Red Baron, or Joe someone! At this stage he was only imitating animals. But it was still a start that produces many laughs along the way. As for the rest of the group: It was mainly Charlie Brown Shroader, Lucy, Linus, 'Pig Pen', Violet, and Patty - the first one - being children. Shermy is in it too, but he was being used much less already. And the ephemeral Charlotte Bruan, introduced at the end of 1954, gets a few more strips in January 1955. Linus, on the other hand, gets a big character development. He leaves his baby status early in 1955 and is allowed to show a certain superiority over the others. He does, however, already rely on the security blanket,(which Lucy's attitude towards slowly changes throughout the volume,) and he has trouble understanding Halloween. His "Just wait till next year!" line works for me not because it is funny then, but because we know what he will be doing in future Halloweens! As I said before, this book is nothing exceptional. And pernaps my mark of 4 out of 5 is a little biased. It is all good, but I know that future volumes will be better! And nothing major really happens here apart from some character development, and it is the later strips that I have come to love. If you want to get the complete collection, (which I certainly hope you do,) then this book is a must-buy. If, however, you do not have any of the other books in the series, then you may want to buy them first.
57-58:toward the golden years, 31 Mar 2006
One can't praise enough Fantagraphics Books for reprinting the complete collection of one of the most insightful, funny and loved strips of the past century. in this books we see Peanuts rapidly evolving towards its mature and golden years, with Lucy's first attempt to make Linus get rid of his blanket, Schroeder, Lucy and Beethoven's triangle in full gear, CB's misadventures with kites and baseball, and towards the end, Snoopy sleeping on his doghouse roof! A great piece in a splendid collection!
Wonderful book, wonderful series, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection.
THANK YOU SPARKY, 17 Dec 2007
I have just finished reading this book and found it wonderful. It is well worth the money.
I was fascinated to see the beginnings of what was to be the most brilliant comic strip the world has seen and certainly recommend it to anyone. I was brought up to believe that comics were inferior to 'real' books but this proves that point of view so wrong.
I just hope we get all the strips over the next few years as promised so that we can enjoy again the world of Sparky Schulz.
Peanuts from birth, 03 Nov 2007
Until I picked up this beautifully designed and produced edition of Charles Schulz' Peanuts cartoons I hadn't appreciated how Charlie Brown and Snoopy and Lucy and the Gang had evolved over the years. As another reviewer rightly says the humour is already there but Snoopy is still a puppy and Linus a baby and the whole crew that little bit younger. This first volume also has a brilliant and fascinating interview with Charles "Sparky" Schulz which was revelatory.
At £15 a pop the first two volumes are a complete bargain and something that you will treasure for ever. I've also heard that Canongate intend to co-publish with FantaGraphics in America the complete Peanuts catalogue. All I can say is bring em on and thank you.
About Time, Charlie Brown, 13 Oct 2007
Although definately not 'Peanuts' as my generation remembers it, with the basics in place, and definately not a bit of humour lost, this wonderful book takes us through the first 2 years of the longest story ever told. Charlie Brown and Snoopy are there, but few of the 'classic' Peanuts characters we know and love today are, and instead we see more of the 'straight men' Shirmy, Patty (not to be confused with Peppermint Patty) and Violet. Still in this book we see the first of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Schroeder, the characters who indeed stood the test of time, and it is fascinating to see all those little developments like the first appearance of Charlie Brown's zig-zag shirt and Snoopy's first ever thought.
Although all of the strips are presented, some may not appear in their original form, and it is my understanding that all of them will be in black and white and not colour, even in future series. Although in the US (where this series of books is produced under 'fantagraphics') volumes of the complete peanuts will be released twice a year (finally ending in 2016) as yet, I have been unable to find any confirmation that canongate will do the same thing. Definately a must for any die-hard Peanuts fan or comic lover, but at the bargain price I found here on Amazon at the time of writing, a great read for anyone who enjoys clever, fun cartoons. Bring on the rest of the series!
This is a must have, 05 Oct 2004
Finally we can see how it al began for Chuck and the gang. This book is the first of 20 that will reprint for the first time all 17,897 'Peanuts' Dallies and Sundays. This covers the first two years. Although ignores the earlier 'Lil'Folks' which first introduces Patty, Charlie Brown and a puppy much like Snoopy. These are reprinted in 'Peanuts the art of Charles Shultz'.
There are some differences between the early 'Peanuts' here and the later ones. For a start both Linus and Lucy debut as babies. Snoopy is a curious puppy, and some characters who later vanish have starring roles. Sharmy, Patty and Violet had all vanished by the end of the `70's (Patty is different to Peppermint Patty who didn't arrive until 1966). But the feel of the strip is there from day one.
Important event's in the book are Charlie Browns first attempts at kicking the football (but it is Violet and not Lucy who holds it for him. Pulling away because she fears that Charlie will kick her hand) Schroder learns Piano in a day, and Snoopy thinks his first words.
I personally can't wait till the next book, and will keep on buying till I have the whole lot!
How do I love Peanuts? Let me count the ways..., 24 Jan 2008
I used to rely on the back pages of newspapers for my Peanuts fix; now I can binge with a heavy hardback. Good grief! This has an introduction by an unlikely but super-enthused Peanuts fan, Walter Cronkite (a famous CBS news anchor, for any Europeans who don't recognise the name), and includes all of the strips from the cartoon's 3rd and 4th years of existence. It's fascinating how different the characters looked back then. I look forward to following my hero, Lucy, 'the nation's foremost authority on jumping ropes', through the next few volumes. May there be many.
This is a great book!, 23 Feb 2005
This wonderful book contains 168 pages of Peanuts cartoons, and all of them are in color! All of these 1998 cartoons are reproduced in wonderful quality, and are a joy to read. Snoopy's brothers (Spike, Olaf and Andy) are here, including Spike spending time in the trenches of World War I! Also, in this book, we get to learn where the zambonis go at night, see Snoopy at Valley Forge, and see Woodstock become a test pilot. This is a great book! My daughter had some money saved up, and when she saw this book, she just had to get it. After that, she spent hours poring over it, and reading the stories aloud. She loves this book, and considers her money well spent. We both highly recommend this book.
A dreamlike world where it's nice to spend some hours, 10 Aug 2000
"The Peanuts" are among the most famous comic strips in the world and, reading this book, it is easy to understand why. All the characters are defined by a peculiar trait of their personality which makes them unique and unforgettable; the list would be very long, starting from polymorphous Snoopy (WWI flying ace, novel writer, hungry dog, etc.) to the many children that live in the dreamlike Peanuts world. In this book one can see Charlie Brown and Marcie going to camp together (pace Peppermint Patty, who stays at home to do summer school), Lucy continuously scolding her brother Linus, Charlie Brown's baseball team trying to win its first match. Finally, there are the usual funny adventures of the most famous beagle in the world: he is an American flying ace on the French skies during WWI, he is a boy scout leading Woodstock and his friends across a golf course, he is a quiet dog enjoying his life in front of a well cooked dinner. "The Peanuts" have the great ability to take us in a different world, a world which is both simpler and more sincere than the dreary world of ordinary life.
Dog-gone funny! This reviewer gives it Five Bones!, 28 Jan 1999
Being a dog is a full-time job, indeed...as Snoopy's wacky antics will certainly convince you. Snoopy pulls various pranks on the adorable Peanuts children that will have you laughing until your eyes bleed! Laugh as Schroeder repels Lucy's wanton advances, and Peppermint Patty plays both sides of the ball! Fun for the entire family, even distant cousins!
SUPER!!!!!, 30 Dec 1998
It was exellecent. I loved it. A great all time favorite!
all around good humor, 06 May 1997
this book is a good collection of peanuts strips. Charles schutlz has outdone himself again and made a great collection.The book is a great way to help keep the sprits of anyone who feels down or just needs a smile.Snoopy will always be there to make you laugh and Charlie brown will always to be there to be the butt of Lucy's jokes. Hope to see more out there.They always keep us smilin:)
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Customer Reviews
Wonderful book, wonderful series!, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection. The third dose of complete Peanuts..., 11 May 2005
This is the third book in an amazing series that will eventually publish every single Peanuts strip, and it is basically more of what appeared in the second book. The strip at that time was mainly about a group of children going through life. In a way, it was always like that, but somehow the early years are much more down to earth. There is, however, one big breakthrough in this volume: Snoopy begins to use his imagination. But don't expect battles with the Red Baron, or Joe someone! At this stage he was only imitating animals. But it was still a start that produces many laughs along the way. As for the rest of the group: It was mainly Charlie Brown Shroader, Lucy, Linus, 'Pig Pen', Violet, and Patty - the first one - being children. Shermy is in it too, but he was being used much less already. And the ephemeral Charlotte Bruan, introduced at the end of 1954, gets a few more strips in January 1955. Linus, on the other hand, gets a big character development. He leaves his baby status early in 1955 and is allowed to show a certain superiority over the others. He does, however, already rely on the security blanket,(which Lucy's attitude towards slowly changes throughout the volume,) and he has trouble understanding Halloween. His "Just wait till next year!" line works for me not because it is funny then, but because we know what he will be doing in future Halloweens! As I said before, this book is nothing exceptional. And pernaps my mark of 4 out of 5 is a little biased. It is all good, but I know that future volumes will be better! And nothing major really happens here apart from some character development, and it is the later strips that I have come to love. If you want to get the complete collection, (which I certainly hope you do,) then this book is a must-buy. If, however, you do not have any of the other books in the series, then you may want to buy them first.
57-58:toward the golden years, 31 Mar 2006
One can't praise enough Fantagraphics Books for reprinting the complete collection of one of the most insightful, funny and loved strips of the past century. in this books we see Peanuts rapidly evolving towards its mature and golden years, with Lucy's first attempt to make Linus get rid of his blanket, Schroeder, Lucy and Beethoven's triangle in full gear, CB's misadventures with kites and baseball, and towards the end, Snoopy sleeping on his doghouse roof! A great piece in a splendid collection!
Wonderful book, wonderful series, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection.
THANK YOU SPARKY, 17 Dec 2007
I have just finished reading this book and found it wonderful. It is well worth the money.
I was fascinated to see the beginnings of what was to be the most brilliant comic strip the world has seen and certainly recommend it to anyone. I was brought up to believe that comics were inferior to 'real' books but this proves that point of view so wrong.
I just hope we get all the strips over the next few years as promised so that we can enjoy again the world of Sparky Schulz.
Peanuts from birth, 03 Nov 2007
Until I picked up this beautifully designed and produced edition of Charles Schulz' Peanuts cartoons I hadn't appreciated how Charlie Brown and Snoopy and Lucy and the Gang had evolved over the years. As another reviewer rightly says the humour is already there but Snoopy is still a puppy and Linus a baby and the whole crew that little bit younger. This first volume also has a brilliant and fascinating interview with Charles "Sparky" Schulz which was revelatory.
At £15 a pop the first two volumes are a complete bargain and something that you will treasure for ever. I've also heard that Canongate intend to co-publish with FantaGraphics in America the complete Peanuts catalogue. All I can say is bring em on and thank you.
About Time, Charlie Brown, 13 Oct 2007
Although definately not 'Peanuts' as my generation remembers it, with the basics in place, and definately not a bit of humour lost, this wonderful book takes us through the first 2 years of the longest story ever told. Charlie Brown and Snoopy are there, but few of the 'classic' Peanuts characters we know and love today are, and instead we see more of the 'straight men' Shirmy, Patty (not to be confused with Peppermint Patty) and Violet. Still in this book we see the first of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Schroeder, the characters who indeed stood the test of time, and it is fascinating to see all those little developments like the first appearance of Charlie Brown's zig-zag shirt and Snoopy's first ever thought.
Although all of the strips are presented, some may not appear in their original form, and it is my understanding that all of them will be in black and white and not colour, even in future series. Although in the US (where this series of books is produced under 'fantagraphics') volumes of the complete peanuts will be released twice a year (finally ending in 2016) as yet, I have been unable to find any confirmation that canongate will do the same thing. Definately a must for any die-hard Peanuts fan or comic lover, but at the bargain price I found here on Amazon at the time of writing, a great read for anyone who enjoys clever, fun cartoons. Bring on the rest of the series!
This is a must have, 05 Oct 2004
Finally we can see how it al began for Chuck and the gang. This book is the first of 20 that will reprint for the first time all 17,897 'Peanuts' Dallies and Sundays. This covers the first two years. Although ignores the earlier 'Lil'Folks' which first introduces Patty, Charlie Brown and a puppy much like Snoopy. These are reprinted in 'Peanuts the art of Charles Shultz'.
There are some differences between the early 'Peanuts' here and the later ones. For a start both Linus and Lucy debut as babies. Snoopy is a curious puppy, and some characters who later vanish have starring roles. Sharmy, Patty and Violet had all vanished by the end of the `70's (Patty is different to Peppermint Patty who didn't arrive until 1966). But the feel of the strip is there from day one.
Important event's in the book are Charlie Browns first attempts at kicking the football (but it is Violet and not Lucy who holds it for him. Pulling away because she fears that Charlie will kick her hand) Schroder learns Piano in a day, and Snoopy thinks his first words.
I personally can't wait till the next book, and will keep on buying till I have the whole lot!
How do I love Peanuts? Let me count the ways..., 24 Jan 2008
I used to rely on the back pages of newspapers for my Peanuts fix; now I can binge with a heavy hardback. Good grief! This has an introduction by an unlikely but super-enthused Peanuts fan, Walter Cronkite (a famous CBS news anchor, for any Europeans who don't recognise the name), and includes all of the strips from the cartoon's 3rd and 4th years of existence. It's fascinating how different the characters looked back then. I look forward to following my hero, Lucy, 'the nation's foremost authority on jumping ropes', through the next few volumes. May there be many.
This is a great book!, 23 Feb 2005
This wonderful book contains 168 pages of Peanuts cartoons, and all of them are in color! All of these 1998 cartoons are reproduced in wonderful quality, and are a joy to read. Snoopy's brothers (Spike, Olaf and Andy) are here, including Spike spending time in the trenches of World War I! Also, in this book, we get to learn where the zambonis go at night, see Snoopy at Valley Forge, and see Woodstock become a test pilot. This is a great book! My daughter had some money saved up, and when she saw this book, she just had to get it. After that, she spent hours poring over it, and reading the stories aloud. She loves this book, and considers her money well spent. We both highly recommend this book.
A dreamlike world where it's nice to spend some hours, 10 Aug 2000
"The Peanuts" are among the most famous comic strips in the world and, reading this book, it is easy to understand why. All the characters are defined by a peculiar trait of their personality which makes them unique and unforgettable; the list would be very long, starting from polymorphous Snoopy (WWI flying ace, novel writer, hungry dog, etc.) to the many children that live in the dreamlike Peanuts world. In this book one can see Charlie Brown and Marcie going to camp together (pace Peppermint Patty, who stays at home to do summer school), Lucy continuously scolding her brother Linus, Charlie Brown's baseball team trying to win its first match. Finally, there are the usual funny adventures of the most famous beagle in the world: he is an American flying ace on the French skies during WWI, he is a boy scout leading Woodstock and his friends across a golf course, he is a quiet dog enjoying his life in front of a well cooked dinner. "The Peanuts" have the great ability to take us in a different world, a world which is both simpler and more sincere than the dreary world of ordinary life.
Dog-gone funny! This reviewer gives it Five Bones!, 28 Jan 1999
Being a dog is a full-time job, indeed...as Snoopy's wacky antics will certainly convince you. Snoopy pulls various pranks on the adorable Peanuts children that will have you laughing until your eyes bleed! Laugh as Schroeder repels Lucy's wanton advances, and Peppermint Patty plays both sides of the ball! Fun for the entire family, even distant cousins!
SUPER!!!!!, 30 Dec 1998
It was exellecent. I loved it. A great all time favorite!
all around good humor, 06 May 1997
this book is a good collection of peanuts strips. Charles schutlz has outdone himself again and made a great collection.The book is a great way to help keep the sprits of anyone who feels down or just needs a smile.Snoopy will always be there to make you laugh and Charlie brown will always to be there to be the butt of Lucy's jokes. Hope to see more out there.They always keep us smilin:)
Good Grief!, 16 Jan 2008
I've been collecting Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang now for nearly a decade, and even after buying over 1000 things and 300 books, this is by far the best book in my collection. Not only is there a grand selection of strips, photos and notes from Schulz himself, there is also a range of bizarre and entertaining 'intervals', including praise and complaints, homages and a page or two on the Broadway Musical. An essential item for any Peanuts fan. Need I say more?
Excellent treasury, 29 Nov 2007
This is certainly an excellent treasury of the Peanuts cartoons over many decades. Also of interest are a number of commentaries by Schulz, and the publication of letters of objection from the American Bible Belt at some totally innocuous cartoons - don't these Puritans have a sense of humour ? - apparently not. Altogether a good read with lots of laughs (and some inevitable pathos).
A must for peanuts fans, 03 Jul 2007
My son became very interested in Peanuts after finding an old paperback book of cartoons. It is very difficult to find peanuts books in the bookshops these days. This is book is perfect for him and for me because it provides a chronological account of how the comic strip and it's characters developed. And it contains a lot of comic strips! Recommended.
Peanuts a Golden celebration!!! 50 golden years!!!, 18 Jun 2003
I'm Liverpools biggest fan of Peanuts and have a total of 27 books. "Peanuts, a Golden Celebration" has to be the best one of all. The first part of the book is named "The Early years" and is all about Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts', life. Full of facts and details it describes his childhood and his dream of being a cartoonist. It has fine examples of cartoons from Schulz' childhood, including Krazy Kat and a Popeye.
After that it goes through the time stages of the comic strip starting with the very first. After going through the 60's it has some excellent images from the television specials.
The book provides an excellant example of why the comic strips were such a success and even shows pictures of the on broadway musical "Your a good man Charlie Brown".
Along with interesting letters of complaint and praise for Charles Schulz and cartoon strips which other cartoonists have drawn in tribute to the Peanuts cast, the book has over 200 comic strips all carefully chosen.
The book also has a timeline at the end and has the very first time Lucy pulls the football away from good ol' wishy washy Charlie Brown.
'A golden celebration' is a must for any Peanuts fan and is a good introduction to the strip for any person who is interested in discovering snoopy and the gang for the first time.
It has to be the best Peanuts book ever!!!!!
50 Years and No More, 11 Mar 2001
This book was published just a few months before Charles Schulz's retirement announcement which came 2 months before his untimely death (and for the record, it's Schulz, not Schultz, thanks). He'll be sorely missed throughout the world! This book is an anthology of cartoons from 1950 to 1999 (starting with the legendary 1st cartoon, in which Shermy introduces the round-headed bloke as "good ol' Charlie Brown" before he shows his true colours: "How I hate him!". Well, the world loved him, whether he tried playing the great American sport of baseball and lost every game, whether he tried kicking that pigskin football (not the UK's football, of course!), tried flying a kite which would get eaten by a confounded tree, meeting the little red haired girl (who we never got to see in the comic strip). We loved Lucy for her honesty (only she could get away with being rude, cantankerous, and devious!). But she had her soft side, too, and that was Schroeder. But Schroeder just wanted to plink away on his little piano (he couldn't be bothered with such a bird!). Linus was the cartoon's philosopher- he knew the answer to anything, except when it came to his imaginary friend the Great Pumpkin! He was adored by Charlie Brown's sister, Sally, who would specialise in malapropisms and jump-rope. Pig Pen was sooty, Frieda was proud of her "naturally curly hair", Patty and Violet merely acted as Lucy's Greek chorus, and Peppermint Patty was a sports pro at any game but an underachiever in the classroom (barely got her O levels, unlike her more scholarly mate Marcy!). Then there was Snoopy- the world's most popular beagle. He could be anything he wanted- a vulture, a pirate, a World War I flying ace (always at odds with the Red Baron), and a novel writer(anybody for a book discussion of It Was a Dark and Stormy Night?). he would have his mate Woodstock by his side and his master the "blockhead" Charlie Brown on his toes. The book makes mention about the television specials and movies made (the former won a few American emmys). If it weren't for Charles Schulz, I wouldn't had my own cartoon strip! Thanks for everything and God bless you, Sparky!
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Customer Reviews
Wonderful book, wonderful series!, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection. The third dose of complete Peanuts..., 11 May 2005
This is the third book in an amazing series that will eventually publish every single Peanuts strip, and it is basically more of what appeared in the second book. The strip at that time was mainly about a group of children going through life. In a way, it was always like that, but somehow the early years are much more down to earth. There is, however, one big breakthrough in this volume: Snoopy begins to use his imagination. But don't expect battles with the Red Baron, or Joe someone! At this stage he was only imitating animals. But it was still a start that produces many laughs along the way. As for the rest of the group: It was mainly Charlie Brown Shroader, Lucy, Linus, 'Pig Pen', Violet, and Patty - the first one - being children. Shermy is in it too, but he was being used much less already. And the ephemeral Charlotte Bruan, introduced at the end of 1954, gets a few more strips in January 1955. Linus, on the other hand, gets a big character development. He leaves his baby status early in 1955 and is allowed to show a certain superiority over the others. He does, however, already rely on the security blanket,(which Lucy's attitude towards slowly changes throughout the volume,) and he has trouble understanding Halloween. His "Just wait till next year!" line works for me not because it is funny then, but because we know what he will be doing in future Halloweens! As I said before, this book is nothing exceptional. And pernaps my mark of 4 out of 5 is a little biased. It is all good, but I know that future volumes will be better! And nothing major really happens here apart from some character development, and it is the later strips that I have come to love. If you want to get the complete collection, (which I certainly hope you do,) then this book is a must-buy. If, however, you do not have any of the other books in the series, then you may want to buy them first.
57-58:toward the golden years, 31 Mar 2006
One can't praise enough Fantagraphics Books for reprinting the complete collection of one of the most insightful, funny and loved strips of the past century. in this books we see Peanuts rapidly evolving towards its mature and golden years, with Lucy's first attempt to make Linus get rid of his blanket, Schroeder, Lucy and Beethoven's triangle in full gear, CB's misadventures with kites and baseball, and towards the end, Snoopy sleeping on his doghouse roof! A great piece in a splendid collection!
Wonderful book, wonderful series, 12 Aug 2008
This is a wonderful and beautifully presented series. I highly recommend it. Although some of Peanuts comedy has dated, the vast majority is still as sweet and charming as ever. If you love Calvin and Hobbes, this where it all began. A joyous collection.
THANK YOU SPARKY, 17 Dec 2007
I have just finished reading this book and found it wonderful. It is well worth the money.
I was fascinated to see the beginnings of what was to be the most brilliant comic strip the world has seen and certainly recommend it to anyone. I was brought up to believe that comics were inferior to 'real' books but this proves that point of view so wrong.
I just hope we get all the strips over the next few years as promised so that we can enjoy again the world of Sparky Schulz.
Peanuts from birth, 03 Nov 2007
Until I picked up this beautifully designed and produced edition of Charles Schulz' Peanuts cartoons I hadn't appreciated how Charlie Brown and Snoopy and Lucy and the Gang had evolved over the years. As another reviewer rightly says the humour is already there but Snoopy is still a puppy and Linus a baby and the whole crew that little bit younger. This first volume also has a brilliant and fascinating interview with Charles "Sparky" Schulz which was revelatory.
At £15 a pop the first two volumes are a complete bargain and something that you will treasure for ever. I've also heard that Canongate intend to co-publish with FantaGraphics in America the complete Peanuts catalogue. All I can say is bring em on and thank you.
About Time, Charlie Brown, 13 Oct 2007
Although definately not 'Peanuts' as my generation remembers it, with the basics in place, and definately not a bit of humour lost, this wonderful book takes us through the first 2 years of the longest story ever told. Charlie Brown and Snoopy are there, but few of the 'classic' Peanuts characters we know and love today are, and instead we see more of the 'straight men' Shirmy, Patty (not to be confused with Peppermint Patty) and Violet. Still in this book we see the first of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Schroeder, the characters who indeed stood the test of time, and it is fascinating to see all those little developments like the first appearance of Charlie Brown's zig-zag shirt and Snoopy's first ever thought.
Although all of the strips are presented, some may not appear in their original form, and it is my understanding that all of them will be in black and white and not colour, even in future series. Although in the US (where this series of books is produced under 'fantagraphics') volumes of the complete peanuts will be released twice a year (finally ending in 2016) as yet, I have been unable to find any confirmation that canongate will do the same thing. Definately a must for any die-hard Peanuts fan or comic lover, but at the bargain price I found here on Amazon at the time of writing, a great read for anyone who enjoys clever, fun cartoons. Bring on the rest of the series!
This is a must have, 05 Oct 2004
Finally we can see how it al began for Chuck and the gang. This book is the first of 20 that will reprint for the first time all 17,897 'Peanuts' Dallies and Sundays. This covers the first two years. Although ignores the earlier 'Lil'Folks' which first introduces Patty, Charlie Brown and a puppy much like Snoopy. These are reprinted in 'Peanuts the art of Charles Shultz'.
There are some differences between the early 'Peanuts' here and the later ones. For a start both Linus and Lucy debut as babies. Snoopy is a curious puppy, and some characters who later vanish have starring roles. Sharmy, Patty and Violet had all vanished by the end of the `70's (Patty is different to Peppermint Patty who didn't arrive until 1966). But the feel of the strip is there from day one.
Important event's in the book are Charlie Browns first attempts at kicking the football (but it is Violet and not Lucy who holds it for him. Pulling away because she fears that Charlie will kick her hand) Schroder learns Piano in a day, and Snoopy thinks his first words.
I personally can't wait till the next book, and will keep on buying till I have the whole lot!
How do I love Peanuts? Let me count the ways..., 24 Jan 2008
I used to rely on the back pages of newspapers for my Peanuts fix; now I can binge with a heavy hardback. Good grief! This has an introduction by an unlikely but super-enthused Peanuts fan, Walter Cronkite (a famous CBS news anchor, for any Europeans who don't recognise the name), and includes all of the strips from the cartoon's 3rd and 4th years of existence. It's fascinating how different the characters looked back then. I look forward to following my hero, Lucy, 'the nation's foremost authority on jumping ropes', through the next few volumes. May there be many.
This is a great book!, 23 Feb 2005
This wonderful book contains 168 pages of Peanuts cartoons, and all of them are in color! All of these 1998 cartoons are reproduced in wonderful quality, and are a joy to read. Snoopy's brothers (Spike, Olaf and Andy) are here, including Spike spending time in the trenches of World War I! Also, in this book, we get to learn where the zambonis go at night, see Snoopy at Valley Forge, and see Woodstock become a test pilot. This is a great book! My daughter had some money saved up, and when she saw this book, she just had to get it. After that, she spent hours poring over it, and reading the stories aloud. She loves this book, and considers her money well spent. We both highly recommend this book.
A dreamlike world where it's nice to spend some hours, 10 Aug 2000
"The Peanuts" are among the most famous comic strips in the world and, reading this book, it is easy to understand why. All the characters are defined by a peculiar trait of their personality which makes them unique and unforgettable; the list would be very long, starting from polymorphous Snoopy (WWI flying ace, novel writer, hungry dog, etc.) to the many children that live in the dreamlike Peanuts world. In this book one can see Charlie Brown and Marcie going to camp together (pace Peppermint Patty, who stays at home to do summer school), Lucy continuously scolding her brother Linus, Charlie Brown's baseball team trying to win its first match. Finally, there are the usual funny adventures of the most famous beagle in the world: he is an American flying ace on the French skies during WWI, he is a boy scout leading Woodstock and his friends across a golf course, he is a quiet dog enjoying his life in front of a well cooked dinner. "The Peanuts" have the great ability to take us in a different world, a world which is both simpler and more sincere than the dreary world of ordinary life.
Dog-gone funny! This reviewer gives it Five Bones!, 28 Jan 1999
Being a dog is a full-time job, indeed...as Snoopy's wacky antics will certainly convince you. Snoopy pulls various pranks on the adorable Peanuts children that will have you laughing until your eyes bleed! Laugh as Schroeder repels Lucy's wanton advances, and Peppermint Patty plays both sides of the ball! Fun for the entire family, even distant cousins!
SUPER!!!!!, 30 Dec 1998
It was exellecent. I loved it. A great all time favorite!
all around good humor, 06 May 1997
this book is a good collection of peanuts strips. Charles schutlz has outdone himself again and made a great collection.The book is a great way to help keep the sprits of anyone who feels down or just needs a smile.Snoopy will always be there to make you laugh and Charlie brown will always to be there to be the butt of Lucy's jokes. Hope to see more out there.They always keep us smilin:)
Good Grief!, 16 Jan 2008
I've been collecting Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang now for nearly a decade, and even after buying over 1000 things and 300 books, this is by far the best book in my collection. Not only is there a grand selection of strips, photos and notes from Schulz himself, there is also a range of bizarre and entertaining 'intervals', including praise and complaints, homages and a page or two on the Broadway Musical. An essential item for any Peanuts fan. Need I say more?
Excellent treasury, 29 Nov 2007
This is certainly an excellent treasury of the Peanuts cartoons over many decades. Also of interest are a number of commentaries by Schulz, and the publication of letters of objection from the American Bible Belt at some totally innocuous cartoons - don't these Puritans have a sense of humour ? - apparently not. Altogether a good read with lots of laughs (and some inevitable pathos).
A must for peanuts fans, 03 Jul 2007
My son became very interested in Peanuts after finding an old paperback book of cartoons. It is very difficult to find peanuts books in the bookshops these days. This is book is perfect for him and for me because it provides a chronological account of how the comic strip and it's characters developed. And it contains a lot of comic strips! Recommended.
Peanuts a Golden celebration!!! 50 golden years!!!, 18 Jun 2003
I'm Liverpools biggest fan of Peanuts and have a total of 27 books. "Peanuts, a Golden Celebration" has to be the best one of all. The first part of the book is named "The Early years" and is all about Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts', life. Full of facts and details it describes his childhood and his dream of being a cartoonist. It has fine examples of cartoons from Schulz' childhood, including Krazy Kat and a Popeye.
After that it goes through the time stages of the comic strip starting with the very first. After going through the 60's it has some excellent images from the television specials.
The book provides an excellant example of why the comic strips were such a success and even shows pictures of the on broadway musical "Your a good man Charlie Brown".
Along with interesting letters of complaint and praise for Charles Schulz and cartoon strips which other cartoonists have drawn in tribute to the Peanuts cast, the book has over 200 comic strips all carefully chosen.
The book also has a timeline at the end and has the very first time Lucy pulls the football away from good ol' wishy washy Charlie Brown.
'A golden celebration' is a must for any Peanuts fan and is a good introduction to the strip for any person who is interested in discovering snoopy and the gang for the first time.
It has to be the best Peanuts book ever!!!!!
50 Years and No More, 11 Mar 2001
This book was published just a few months before Charles Schulz's retirement announcement which came 2 months before his untimely death (and for the record, it's Schulz, not Schultz, thanks). He'll be sorely missed throughout the world! This book is an anthology of cartoons from 1950 to 1999 (starting with the legendary 1st cartoon, in which Shermy introduces the round-headed bloke as "good ol' Charlie Brown" before he shows his true colours: "How I hate him!". Well, the world loved him, whether he tried playing the great American sport of baseball and lost every game, whether he tried kicking that pigskin football (not the UK's football, of course!), tried flying a kite which would get eaten by a confounded tree, meeting the little red haired girl (who we never got to see in the comic strip). We loved Lucy for her honesty (only she could get away with being rude, cantankerous, and devious!). But she had her soft side, too, and that was Schroeder. But Schroeder just wanted to plink away on his little piano (he couldn't be bothered with such a bird!). Linus was the cartoon's philosopher- he knew the answer to anything, except when it came to his imaginary friend the Great Pumpkin! He was adored by Charlie Brown's sister, Sally, who would specialise in malapropisms and jump-rope. Pig Pen was sooty, Frieda was proud of her "naturally curly hair", Patty and Violet merely acted as Lucy's Greek chorus, and Peppermint Patty was a sports pro at any game but an underachiever in the classroom (barely got her O levels, unlike her more scholarly mate Marcy!). Then there was Snoopy- the world's most popular beagle. He could be anything he wanted- a vulture, a pirate, a World War I flying ace (always at odds with the Red Baron), and a novel writer(anybody for a book discussion of It Was a Dark and Stormy Night?). he would have his mate Woodstock by his side and his master the "blockhead" Charlie Brown on his toes. The book makes mention about the television specials and movies made (the former won a few American emmys). If it weren't for Charles Schulz, I wouldn't had my own cartoon strip! Thanks for everything and God bless you, Sparky!
WARNING!, 14 May 2005
this is not the same book as described in the previous review! the review refers to another hardback book of the same name. this paperback book is in fact a reprint of another peanuts book from 1989 called "Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang At School". which (as the less ambiguous title suggests), is a collection of comics featuring snoopy and the peanuts gang at school.
i hassen to add they are none the less as funny and entertaining as you'd expect any bunch of peanuts strips to be! just thought i'd clear up any confusion over which ones are included.
Vintage Peanuts; Poor Printing; Weird Editing; and Low Price, 18 May 2004
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