Sixty-five years of Peanuts, a gang of beloved characters, and one legendary creator are celebrated in this deluxe edition. Generations of fans will welcome this tribute to Charles M. Schulz and the creation of Peanuts , which includes: A decade-by-decade look at the strip’s development through a selection of almost 2,000 cartoons Quotes from Schulz that reveal how his mind worked, how his life shaped the strip, and in turn, how Peanuts shaped his life The debut of specific characters and how they, and the strip, often reflected the social milieu of the times A fascinating and endearing introduction by Schulz’s wife, Jean A foreword by Pixar Animation Studios’ Pete Docter, director of Monsters, Inc. , and Up A true collector’s item, this is a must-have for any Peanuts fan.