The Complete Peanuts 1955-1956

by Charles M. Schulz

Hardcover, 2005

Call number

741.5973

Genres

Publication

Fantagraphics Books (2005), Hardcover

Pages

346

Description

The third volume in our acclaimed series takes us into the mid-1950s as Linus learns to talk, Snoopy begins to explore his eccentricities (including his hilarious first series of impressions), Lucy's unrequited crush on Schroeder takes final shape, and Charlie Brown becomes...well, even more Charlie Brown-ish! Over half of the strips in this volume have never been printed since their original appearance in newspapers a half-century ago! Even the most dedicated Peanuts collector/fan is sure to find many new treasures. The Complete Peanuts will run 25 volumes, collecting two years chronologically at a rate of two a year for twelve years. Each volume is designed by the award-winning cartoonist Seth (It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken) and features impeccable production values; every single strip from Charles M. Schulz's 50-year American classic is reproduced better than ever before. This volume includes an introduction by Matt Groening (The Simpsons) as well as the popular Complete Peanuts index, a hit with librarians and collectors alike, and an epilogue by series editor Gary Groth.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1955-1956
2005-05-16 (collection)

Physical description

346 p.; 8.7 x 6.82 inches

ISBN

1560976470 / 9781560976479

User reviews

LibraryThing member WittyreaderLI
What can I say? This is the work of a genius. This particular set evokes warm fuzzy feelings when reading it. I particularly love how the strip focuses around the events of the time as well as the time of the year.
LibraryThing member librarybrandy
It really does come together here, and you're not seeing the "learning curve" that was so obvious in the first books. At this point, there's no more "beginning"--it is a great strip.

One quibble: Lucy's determination to get married, and her disappointment that her kindergarten doesn't offer classes
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in homemaking. Eeeeech.
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