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Schulz and Peanuts
David Michaelis
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Description for Schulz and Peanuts
Paperback. States that Charles Schulz, widely syndicated and beloved cartoonist, is also one of the most misunderstood figures in popular culture. This book presents a biography of Schulz that is at once a creation story, a portrait of a hidden genius, and a chronicle contrasting the private man. Num Pages: 704 pages, 2 16-page black and white photo inserts; 243 comic strips throughout. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 156 x 62. Weight in Grams: 928.
Charles Schulz, the most widely syndicated and beloved cartoonist of all time, is also one of the most misunderstood figures in popular culture. Now, acclaimed biographer David Michaelis gives us the first full-length biography of Schulz: at once a creation story, a portrait of a hidden genius, and a chronicle contrasting the private man with the central role he played in shaping the imagination of a generation and beyond. The son of a barber, Schulz was born in Minnesota to modest, working class roots.In 1943, just three days after his mother's tragic death from cancer, Schulz, a private in the ... Read more
Charles Schulz, the most widely syndicated and beloved cartoonist of all time, is also one of the most misunderstood figures in popular culture. Now, acclaimed biographer David Michaelis gives us the first full-length biography of Schulz: at once a creation story, a portrait of a hidden genius, and a chronicle contrasting the private man with the central role he played in shaping the imagination of a generation and beyond. The son of a barber, Schulz was born in Minnesota to modest, working class roots.In 1943, just three days after his mother's tragic death from cancer, Schulz, a private in the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
Number of Pages
704
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780060937997
SKU
V9780060937997
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About David Michaelis
David Michaelis is the author of two bestselling biographies, including N. C. Wyeth (available from Harper Perennial), which won the Ambassador Book Award for Biography and Autobiography, given by the English-Speaking Union of the United States. He lives in New York City.
Reviews for Schulz and Peanuts
"A fascinating account of an artist who devoted his life to his work."
Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Michaelis takes us on a wondrous journey through the worlds of Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz."
Walter Isaacson "After you read this book you will know the genius that went into every single line that Charles Schulz drew."
Chris Ware ... Read more
Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Michaelis takes us on a wondrous journey through the worlds of Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz."
Walter Isaacson "After you read this book you will know the genius that went into every single line that Charles Schulz drew."
Chris Ware ... Read more