THE ESSENTIAL PEANUTS: THE GREATEST COMIC STRIP OF ALL TIME

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publishing of Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic strip, Abrams ComicArts is publishing a commemorative coffee table book honoring its legacy. Award-winning comics writer and historian Mark Evanier examines the cultural and historical context of Schulz's work through the viewing of reprints of some of the most iconic Peanuts strips to be published in newspapers. THE ESSENTIAL PEANUTS: THE GREATEST COMIC STRIP OF ALL TIME will also feature an introduction by MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell, a foreword by Jean Schulz, design by Chip Kidd, and a portfolio of collectible Peanuts ephemera that includes: 

• 8 ready-to-frame prints 
• 5 vinyl stickers
•  8 postcards 
• Iron-on patch 
• Full-color comic book and more!

The book is being released on October 7, 2025 but you can preorder it now on Amazon.com. Timed for its 75th anniversary, The Essential Peanuts underscores how and why the comic strip transcends cultural, generational, and linguistic barriers to remain relevant and beloved. By exploring the creative ambition of Charles M. Schulz, his wry commentary on childhood struggles and triumphs, and his enduring influence on art, literature, and everyday life, Evanier not only celebrates an incomparable legacy but also reveals the universal appeal at the heart of Peanuts.

In addition to comic strip reprints and text by Evanier, The Essential Peanuts includes commentary and contributions from 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).

Since the first Peanuts strip made its debut on October 2, 1950, it has made a lasting impression on the world. From the introduction of Franklin (the first Black character in a major syndicated newspaper strip) to holiday special viewing that has become family traditions to a modern-day animated movie that created a new generation of Snoopy fans, Peanuts has had a lasting influence that few works of art or literature can claim. The loveable loser Charlie Brown, had adventurous canine companion Snoopy, and their gang of neighborhood school buddies are truly beloved.

“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

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STAR TREK STARFLEET SHIPS ENCYCLOPEDIA

To celebrate STAR TREK DAY, a Geek Daddy is giving away an incredible book courtesy of HERO COLLECTOR. I love perusing through artwork, blueprints, diagrams, pictures and maps of science fiction settings and spaceships. Reading books with this content is such a great way to immerse yourself in a Sci-Fi fandom. 

So I'm geeked about getting my hands on Star Trek Starfleet Ships: 2294 - The Future. This hardcover, 311 page encyclopedia highlights more than 50 Federation starships that appeared in television series ranging from the U.S.S. Enterprise of the 24th Century seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation to the Starfleet spacecraft encountered by the U.S.S. Discovery when it time jumps from the 23rd to 32nd century. It even has the U.S.S. Zheng He from Star Trek: Picard featured inside this book! 

Star Trek Starfleet Ships: 2294 - The Future is filled with informative details about these Starfleet ships as well as FAN-tastic illustrations, CG artwork and photographs of original VFX models utilized in the production of Star Trek episodes. Star Trek fans are sure to be amazed by this encyclopedia of Starfleet spacecraft! It absolutely earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval for my personal enjoyment from flipping through its pages.

One lucky winner will be sent their very own copy of this book courtesy of HERO COLLECTOR. Just complete the rafflecopter entries below before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, September 12, 2021 to participate in this giveaway. Must be a United States resident to be eligible for this promotion. Good luck!

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