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Start your review of Peanuts: A Golden Celebration: The Art and Story of The World's Best-Loved Comic Strip

Sep 20, 2014 Seth rated it really liked it

I found this at a thrift store in almost perfect condition for $3, so I grabbed it. As a kid, I became acquainted with the Peanuts gang mostly by checking out collections of their strips from the school library.

This book is just that - a collection of strips spanning about 50 years. It's not comprehensive, but there is enough there to gain an appreciation for the genius of Charles Schulz. Organized by decade, it includes notes from Schulz providing insight on the development of perhaps the grea

I found this at a thrift store in almost perfect condition for $3, so I grabbed it. As a kid, I became acquainted with the Peanuts gang mostly by checking out collections of their strips from the school library.

This book is just that - a collection of strips spanning about 50 years. It's not comprehensive, but there is enough there to gain an appreciation for the genius of Charles Schulz. Organized by decade, it includes notes from Schulz providing insight on the development of perhaps the greatest comic strip ever devised - such as why there were no adults in the strips or why Linus thought there was such a thing as the Great Pumpkin or why Marcie and Patty are the only characters not to use the name "Charlie Brown" or why Snoopy's doghouse is seen only from a side view.

Clearly, the heydey of the strip was the 60's and 70's, or maybe I just feel that way because those are the books that were available in the library when I was a kid reading in the 80's. But that is also when many of the Charlie Brown TV specials were produced so I don't think I'm mistaken.

In one strip, Schroeder, who is the catcher on Charlie Brown's baseball team, comes to the pitcher's mound to complain to Charlie Brown about getting hit on the hand with a foul ball. Charlie Brown asks, "Well, do you think you can still play?" Schroeder goes back to his house, knocks out a riff on his toy piano, and then reports back to Charlie Brown that, yes, he can still play.

I identify strongly with the humor in the strips. It could be because Charles Schulz and I see the world in a similar way, or it could be that reading all the strips in my youth contributed to the development of my sense of humor and what I perceive to be funny.

For fans of the Peanuts strip, this is a worthwhile read. The only thing that I didn't really like was how Charles Schulz likes to go by the nickname "Sparky". But, hey, it's his nickname, not mine.

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Really one good history and background read. It tells story behind the famous comic strips and development of characters. Snoopy is my favorite. Logical Dog.

Apr 11, 2021 Pratyu rated it really liked it

- peanuts is one of the best comics i've ever read
- idk why i didn't realize this before a few weeks ago
- the letters that charles m. schulz got ranged from endearing to bizarre - peanuts is one of the best comics i've ever read
- idk why i didn't realize this before a few weeks ago
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Quite a weighty, large-format paperback at 253 pages, this is a very nicely printed and laid out book, featuring a wide selection of Peanuts comic strips in chronological order from 1950-2000, many of which are in colour. Personally, I preferred the non-comic-strip parts - the occasional pages about the gallery, how Schulz came up with his ideas, history, margin notes about particular storylines, readers' letters etc. However, these formed only a small % of the book, the bulk of which was, under Quite a weighty, large-format paperback at 253 pages, this is a very nicely printed and laid out book, featuring a wide selection of Peanuts comic strips in chronological order from 1950-2000, many of which are in colour. Personally, I preferred the non-comic-strip parts - the occasional pages about the gallery, how Schulz came up with his ideas, history, margin notes about particular storylines, readers' letters etc. However, these formed only a small % of the book, the bulk of which was, understandably, occupied with the comic strips. Of these, many were repetitive or extremely slight on humour. I don't believe I smirked once at the whole lot, so 'gentle' were they, even though I do and did always like the Charlie Brown TV shows and movies. Perhaps the selection could've been better. Anyhow, for me it was rather a tiresome read towards the end. 3.25/5 ...more

This book is a collection of Peanuts comic strips from over a 50-year period. What is best about the book are the comments from Schulz himself explaining how he came up with the strip or why he did something.

It is amazing to look back and see how much Schulz and his comic strip influenced the world. The characters are recognized around the world, and Schulz coined the neologism "Security Blanket."

This book is a collection of Peanuts comic strips from over a 50-year period. What is best about the book are the comments from Schulz himself explaining how he came up with the strip or why he did something.

It is amazing to look back and see how much Schulz and his comic strip influenced the world. The characters are recognized around the world, and Schulz coined the neologism "Security Blanket."

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My wife found me this at a car boot sale for £3 and, knowing me well, bought it for me. I was pleased to see a large collection of Peanuts comics, but overjoyed to see commentary from Schulz himself. It was delightful to see his own insight into his characters, and some history to the strip, and some of the later strips from the 90s I had never read. An utter joy for a lifelong fan!

Mar 10, 2019 Laura Lou rated it it was amazing

No matter how old I get, I will always adore the Peanuts Gang!

A nice overview of one of our most beloved comic strips, and by its author, no less!

Jun 16, 2020 Dan Blackley rated it it was amazing

This was the 50th anniversary collection of the comic strip Peanuts. It is a great book and has color strips inside.

A large selection of Peanuts comic strips illustrating the evolution of the characters over 50 years and revealing some of Sparky's inspirations. A fun and very interesting read!

Jan 28, 2022 Cyndy rated it it was amazing

I will probably read anything related to Peanuts and Charles Schulz.

Feb 02, 2021 Kevin Karcher rated it it was amazing

Wow I love the Peanuts Comics,
I love Charlie Brown and Snoopy and the Whole Peanuts Gang
Charles Sparky Schulz is a Legend
I thank him from the bottom of my Heart
He gave us Snoopy and the Whole Peanuts Gang to enjoy and laugh
God bless his Soul
Looking forward to reading more Peanuts Comics

I picked up this volume to be an introduction to the world of Peanuts, because I believe I have managed to go more than thirty years without actually reading more than a handful of these comic strips. The comics themselves do not disappoint. Ranging from laugh-out-loud-funny to poignant and thoughtful via existential horror (or was the one just me?) Charlie Brown, his self-centred dog Snoopy, and pals are a delight to read. As for the volume itself, well, it was a fine introduction but it was fa I picked up this volume to be an introduction to the world of Peanuts, because I believe I have managed to go more than thirty years without actually reading more than a handful of these comic strips. The comics themselves do not disappoint. Ranging from laugh-out-loud-funny to poignant and thoughtful via existential horror (or was the one just me?) Charlie Brown, his self-centred dog Snoopy, and pals are a delight to read. As for the volume itself, well, it was a fine introduction but it was far from perfect. There are a number of occasions where strips that form a story are printed out-of-order and occasionally the same strip is printed twice (this happens on the first two pages!). On the other hand, the commentary by Schulz is often interesting, although it isn't always as insightful as one might hope ("in this comic I revealed Woodstock's name!" accompanying a comic in which Woodstock's name is revealed...). The two-page spreads about the films, the musicals, and the colour strips are interesting, too. Despite having not read many of these comics, but being familiar with most of the characters and the recurrent tropes like Lucy's psychiatric help stand, Snoopy's Red Baron fantasies, and Linus' blanket, I was surprised to see how long it actually was before all the familiar elements were assembled. Interesting historically, fun to read, and a good introduction that could have done with a bit more careful editing. ...more

An excellent overview of the career of the masterful, Charles M. Schulz. If you love the Peanuts and want an inside view of how they sprung to life, this is the book for you. The margin notes are superb. Charles Schulz himself, gives brilliant insight into how he developed his characters, how particular strips and story lines came about, the inner workings and dynamics of his characters and their relationships, connections to his own family life, ongoing themes and motifs, and his own personal f An excellent overview of the career of the masterful, Charles M. Schulz. If you love the Peanuts and want an inside view of how they sprung to life, this is the book for you. The margin notes are superb. Charles Schulz himself, gives brilliant insight into how he developed his characters, how particular strips and story lines came about, the inner workings and dynamics of his characters and their relationships, connections to his own family life, ongoing themes and motifs, and his own personal feelings about his life's work. This is a joyful celebration of one of our most treasured comic strips. If you love the Peanuts, you'll adore this book. ...more

Absolutely love Peanuts. A great collection and overview of Charles Schulz's legacy, and inspired me to start reading the actual full collections. As this is an overview across the years, there are lots of gaps between longer "arcs" if you will, but nothing too terrible. There were a few pages where the printers inserted a strip out of order, and one glaring error where they reprinted a 1989 strip in with the 1998 ones! Other than that, this is a fine collection for any Peanuts fan, young or old Absolutely love Peanuts. A great collection and overview of Charles Schulz's legacy, and inspired me to start reading the actual full collections. As this is an overview across the years, there are lots of gaps between longer "arcs" if you will, but nothing too terrible. There were a few pages where the printers inserted a strip out of order, and one glaring error where they reprinted a 1989 strip in with the 1998 ones! Other than that, this is a fine collection for any Peanuts fan, young or old. ...more

Jun 08, 2007 Lisa Vegan rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: for fans of Peanuts & Schulz, and those who haven't yet read this comic strip

What can I say. After The Far Side, Doonesbury, and some New Yorker cartoons, the Peanuts strip is my next all time favorite; I used to like Kathy also. I was never much of a comic book or comic strip reader, but as a kid, this was my favorite cartoon strip for years and years. And this collection is terrific for Peanuts and Charles Schulz fans. The characters in these cartoons and lovable and Schulz knows about dogs & children & human nature in general.

Dec 24, 2016 Paul Carr rated it it was amazing

This is a delightful, smile-inducing compilation of the best Peanuts comic strips, with comments and explanations from Charles Schulz himself. More Schulz notes would have been appreciated, as he offered good insight on introducing and developing characters, storyline origins, audience response, and much more. This book was published in 1999, months before Schulz died, so it's nearly comprehensive in its coverage of his work. If you're a Peanuts fan (as I am), this is highly recommended. This is a delightful, smile-inducing compilation of the best Peanuts comic strips, with comments and explanations from Charles Schulz himself. More Schulz notes would have been appreciated, as he offered good insight on introducing and developing characters, storyline origins, audience response, and much more. This book was published in 1999, months before Schulz died, so it's nearly comprehensive in its coverage of his work. If you're a Peanuts fan (as I am), this is highly recommended. ...more

PEANUTS! 50 YEARS!

So I may be collecting the most awesome comics project ever, the COMPLETE PEANUTS collection (see reviews of the already released books here on goodreads), but that doesn't mean I don't feel obligated to get gems like the 50 Years of Peanuts book in addition.

Especially when it's golden. ;-)

PEANUTS! 50 YEARS!

So I may be collecting the most awesome comics project ever, the COMPLETE PEANUTS collection (see reviews of the already released books here on goodreads), but that doesn't mean I don't feel obligated to get gems like the 50 Years of Peanuts book in addition.

Especially when it's golden. ;-)

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I used to stay at my Nana and Grandpa's house a lot in Boulder City, NV. I would "walk uptown" to the library to check out books while I was there. I read all of the Peanuts comic books that they had. I used to stay at my Nana and Grandpa's house a lot in Boulder City, NV. I would "walk uptown" to the library to check out books while I was there. I read all of the Peanuts comic books that they had. ...more

Read this in high school and used a comic in it for my paper on Anna Karenina. Since I'm leading the Anna Karenina book club in February, I thought I'd see if I can find that comic again. Plus Margaret loves "Chibby Brown." Read this in high school and used a comic in it for my paper on Anna Karenina. Since I'm leading the Anna Karenina book club in February, I thought I'd see if I can find that comic again. Plus Margaret loves "Chibby Brown." ...more

Oct 14, 2013 Lexi rated it it was amazing

A beautiful retrospective of Schulz's work, of Charlie Brown, of Schulz's life, of all we love of the Peanuts, and most importantly, of Snoopy! A great coffee table book, but even better just before bed, to cheer you after a long adult working day. Such a joy. A beautiful retrospective of Schulz's work, of Charlie Brown, of Schulz's life, of all we love of the Peanuts, and most importantly, of Snoopy! A great coffee table book, but even better just before bed, to cheer you after a long adult working day. Such a joy. ...more

Sep 28, 2016 Karl rated it it was amazing

Thank you, Schulz. Peanuts have inspired me to read. Most important. I'm dyslexia. Charlie Brown had encouraged me. Never give up and keep on trying. If Peanuts have never existed. I would never have graduated from college. Again. Thank you, Schulz. Thank you, Schulz. Peanuts have inspired me to read. Most important. I'm dyslexia. Charlie Brown had encouraged me. Never give up and keep on trying. If Peanuts have never existed. I would never have graduated from college. Again. Thank you, Schulz. ...more

When I find myself in times of trouble, brother Charlie comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, GOOD GRIEF!

Jan 24, 2008 Paul rated it it was amazing

One of the greatest comic strips of all time.

Mar 26, 2009 Maggie rated it it was amazing

if i included every peanuts book ever published, it would take up my whole list, so i'll just include this one as a representative if i included every peanuts book ever published, it would take up my whole list, so i'll just include this one as a representative ...more

love snoopy and the gang, love this book.

Oct 05, 2011 Jenette rated it it was amazing

Bought this back after the death of Charles Shutz. Peanuts played a big part in my home growing up. Both my parents were fans. Now my children are really enjoying this book.

Charles Monroe Schulz was an American cartoonist, whose comic strip Peanuts proved one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, and is still widely reprinted on a daily basis.

Schulz's first regular cartoons, Li'l Folks, were published from 1947 to 1950 by the St. Paul Pioneer Press; he first used the name Charlie Brown for a character there, although he applied the name in

Charles Monroe Schulz was an American cartoonist, whose comic strip Peanuts proved one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, and is still widely reprinted on a daily basis.

Schulz's first regular cartoons, Li'l Folks, were published from 1947 to 1950 by the St. Paul Pioneer Press; he first used the name Charlie Brown for a character there, although he applied the name in four gags to three different boys and one buried in sand. The series also had a dog that looked much like Snoopy. In 1948, Schulz sold a cartoon to The Saturday Evening Post; the first of 17 single-panel cartoons by Schulz that would be published there. In 1948, Schulz tried to have Li'l Folks syndicated through the Newspaper Enterprise Association. Schulz would have been an independent contractor for the syndicate, unheard of in the 1940s, but the deal fell through. Li'l Folks was dropped from the Pioneer Press in January, 1950.

Later that year, Schulz approached the United Feature Syndicate with his best strips from Li'l Folks, and Peanuts made its first appearance on October 2, 1950. The strip became one of the most popular comic strips of all time. He also had a short-lived sports-oriented comic strip called It's Only a Game (1957–1959), but he abandoned it due to the demands of the successful Peanuts. From 1956 to 1965 he contributed a single-panel strip ("Young Pillars") featuring teenagers to Youth, a publication associated with the Church of God.

Peanuts ran for nearly 50 years, almost without interruption; during the life of the strip, Schulz took only one vacation, a five-week break in late 1997. At its peak, Peanuts appeared in more than 2,600 newspapers in 75 countries. Schulz stated that his routine every morning consisted of eating a jelly donut and sitting down to write the day's strip. After coming up with an idea (which he said could take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours), he began drawing it, which took about an hour for dailies and three hours for Sunday strips. He stubbornly refused to hire an inker or letterer, saying that "it would be equivalent to a golfer hiring a man to make his putts for him." In November 1999 Schulz suffered a stroke, and later it was discovered that he had colon cancer that had metastasized. Because of the chemotherapy and the fact he could not read or see clearly, he announced his retirement on December 14, 1999.

Schulz often touched on religious themes in his work, including the classic television cartoon, A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), which features the character Linus van Pelt quoting the King James Version of the Bible Luke 2:8-14 to explain "what Christmas is all about." In personal interviews Schulz mentioned that Linus represented his spiritual side. Schulz, reared in the Lutheran faith, had been active in the Church of God as a young adult and then later taught Sunday school at a United Methodist Church. In the 1960s, Robert L. Short interpreted certain themes and conversations in Peanuts as being consistent with parts of Christian theology, and used them as illustrations during his lectures about the gospel, as he explained in his bestselling paperback book, The Gospel According to Peanuts, the first of several books he wrote on religion and Peanuts, and other popular culture items.From the late 1980s, however, Schulz described himself in interviews as a "secular humanist": "I do not go to church anymore... I guess you might say I've come around to secular humanism, an obligation I believe all humans have to others and the world we live in."

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