The Complete Peanuts 1959-1960
Volume 5
(Author) Charles M. Schulz"The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated."Umberto EcoAs Peanuts concludes its first decade, a new character makes her appearance: Charlie Brown's little sister Sally. This volume covers her earliest days, from her proud brother's announcement of her birth to her first words (and crush on Linus)!Also: the initial "Great Pumpkin" sequence; Lucy's first appearance as a nickel psychiatrist; Linus's one-sided romance with his beloved teacher Miss Othmar; and Snoopy's battle with the doghouse-destroying freeway bypass. All this, plus two of the most famous Peanuts strips of all time: the "clouds" Sunday that Schulz cites as his personal favourite and "Happiness is a warm puppy."
Charles M. Schulz
Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) was an American cartoonist best known for creating the beloved comic strip "Peanuts." His distinctive artistic style and sharp wit made "Peanuts" a cultural phenomenon, with characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy becoming iconic figures in American pop culture. Schulz's work explored themes of friendship, perseverance, and the complexities of childhood with humor and heart. His influence on the comic strip genre is immeasurable, and "Peanuts" remains one of the most enduring and influential comic strips of all time.