The Complete Peanuts, 1963-1964
Book (italiano):
"My name is 555 95472 but everyone calls me 5 for short... I havetwo sisters named 3 and 4." With those words, Charles Schulz introducedone (in fact, three) of the quirkiest characters to the <em>Peanuts</em>universe, the numerically-monikered 95472 siblings. They didn't stayaround very long but offered some choice bits of satirical nonsensewhile they did. As it happens, this volume is particularly rich innever-before-reprinted strips: Over 150 (more than one fifth of thebook!) have never seen the light of day since their original appearanceover 40 years ago, so this will be a trove of undiscovered treasureseven for avid <em>Peanuts</em> collectors. These "lost" strips includeLinus making a near-successful run for class president that isultimately derailed by his religious beliefs (two words: "great" and"pumpkin"), and Snoopy getting involved with a group of politicallyfanatical birds. Also in this volume: Lucy's attempts at improving herfriends branches out from her increasingly well-visited nickelpsychiatry booth to an educational slideshow of Charlie Brown's faults(it's so long there's an intermission!). Also, Snoopy's doghouse beginsits conceptual expansion, as Schulz reveals that the dog owns a VanGogh, and that the ceiling is so huge that Linus can paint a vast (andas it turns out unappreciated) "history of civilization" mural on it.Introduction by Bill Melendez, animator of all the <em>Peanuts</em> TV specials starting all the way back with <em>A Charlie Brown Christmas</em>! Designed by the award-winning cartoonist Seth.
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