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The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time
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From award-winning author Mark Evanier, a deluxe edition celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peanuts and the life, art, and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, featuring unique bonus materials
“Not many cartoons live into the next generation, and that probably is the best definition of art, isn’t it? Does it speak to succeeding generations? Real art, real music, real literature, speaks to succeeding generations.” –Charles M. Schulz
Seventy-five years after the first Peanuts strip made its debut on October 2, 1950, the beloved comic strip and its iconic characters remain a touchstone for generations around the world. From cultural milestones such as the introduction of Franklin (the first Black character in a major syndicated newspaper strip) to NASA’s Apollo 10 lunar and command modules being named after Charlie Brown and Snoopy, to the classic holiday specials that have aired on national television annually, and the modern-day animated movies and iPhone shorts as well as the Gen Z phenomenon of Snoopy Girls, Peanuts has a lasting influence that few works of art or literature can claim.
Written by Mark Evanier, this will be the only book commemorating the 75th anniversary of Peanuts, examining Schulz’s most iconic comic strips, placing each one in its broader historical and cultural context. Peanuts Worldwide and the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, has worked closely with Abrams ComicArts to produce and include our book in all of their plans to promote the 75th anniversary. This deluxe edition includes: 8 ready-to-frame prints 5 vinyl stickers 8 postcards Iron-on patch Full-color comic book and more! In addition to text by Mark Evanier, an introduction by Patrick McDonnell, and a foreword by Jean Schulz, the book includes original contributions by Robb Armstrong (Franklin), Derrick Bang (Vince Guaraldi and A Charlie Brown Christmas), Rob Boutilier (The Snoopy Show), Paige Braddock (Schulz’s pen line), Alberto Brambilla (Peanuts in Italy), Benjamin L. Clark (Peanuts paperbacks), Alexis E. Fajardo (selecting the Essential Peanuts), Ben Folds (the sound of Peanuts), Sarah Gillespie (editing Schulz), Chip Kidd (design of Peanuts), Amy Lago (editing Schulz), Mike Massimino (Snoopy and Apollo 10), Akio Matsunaga (Peanuts in Japan), Jeff Morrow (scoring Peanuts), Hilary B. Price (Peppermint Patty and Marcie), and Shuntarō Tanikawa (Poet laureate and translator of Peanuts in Japan).
“Not many cartoons live into the next generation, and that probably is the best definition of art, isn’t it? Does it speak to succeeding generations? Real art, real music, real literature, speaks to succeeding generations.” –Charles M. Schulz
Seventy-five years after the first Peanuts strip made its debut on October 2, 1950, the beloved comic strip and its iconic characters remain a touchstone for generations around the world. From cultural milestones such as the introduction of Franklin (the first Black character in a major syndicated newspaper strip) to NASA’s Apollo 10 lunar and command modules being named after Charlie Brown and Snoopy, to the classic holiday specials that have aired on national television annually, and the modern-day animated movies and iPhone shorts as well as the Gen Z phenomenon of Snoopy Girls, Peanuts has a lasting influence that few works of art or literature can claim.
Written by Mark Evanier, this will be the only book commemorating the 75th anniversary of Peanuts, examining Schulz’s most iconic comic strips, placing each one in its broader historical and cultural context. Peanuts Worldwide and the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, has worked closely with Abrams ComicArts to produce and include our book in all of their plans to promote the 75th anniversary. This deluxe edition includes: 8 ready-to-frame prints 5 vinyl stickers 8 postcards Iron-on patch Full-color comic book and more! In addition to text by Mark Evanier, an introduction by Patrick McDonnell, and a foreword by Jean Schulz, the book includes original contributions by Robb Armstrong (Franklin), Derrick Bang (Vince Guaraldi and A Charlie Brown Christmas), Rob Boutilier (The Snoopy Show), Paige Braddock (Schulz’s pen line), Alberto Brambilla (Peanuts in Italy), Benjamin L. Clark (Peanuts paperbacks), Alexis E. Fajardo (selecting the Essential Peanuts), Ben Folds (the sound of Peanuts), Sarah Gillespie (editing Schulz), Chip Kidd (design of Peanuts), Amy Lago (editing Schulz), Mike Massimino (Snoopy and Apollo 10), Akio Matsunaga (Peanuts in Japan), Jeff Morrow (scoring Peanuts), Hilary B. Price (Peppermint Patty and Marcie), and Shuntarō Tanikawa (Poet laureate and translator of Peanuts in Japan).
Extent: 336 pp
Format: Hardback
Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
Publication date: 2025-10-09
Size: 31.8 x 25.1 cm
ISBN: 9781419784170
Praise for The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
The Essential Peanuts offers fans of the classic comic strip a look at the life, art and legacy of Charles M. Schulz
PEOPLE MAGAZINE
The Ultimate Book for Hardcore Snoopy Fans.
IGN
Truly, this is a fantastic book that would make a great gift for the person you know who's a big Peanuts fan or someone who is a fan of comics history. Peanuts was essential, and I'd say this book is essential too. It's my (early) Christmas gift to myself this year.
SATURDAY EVENING POST
The Essential Peanuts collection is a lush history lesson in Charles Schulz's artistic journey.
POLYGON
About the Author
Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000) was the legendary cartoonist and creator of the iconic comic strip Peanuts. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) are two of the most successful animated television specials of all time, winning multiple Emmy and Peabody Awards. His archives are located at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. Mark Evanier is an award-winning writer and historian who has written more than 500 comics for Gold Key, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, and other major publishers (including Groo the Wanderer with Sergio Aragonés); several hundred hours of television (including Welcome Back, Kotter and The Garfield Show); and multiple books including MAD Art, Kirby: King of Comics, and Walt Kelly’s Pogo: The Complete Syndicated Comic Strips. Evanier has three Emmy Award nominations, multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, and in 2003 received the Lifetime Achievement Award for animation from the Writers Guild of America. He lives in Los Angeles.
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