In honor of National Dog Day, in time for Peanuts’ 75th anniversary, Abrams Comic Cart offers fans more than just a book. They celebrate the legacy of Charles M. Schultz in full. Today, aipt can exclusively view and share the extras that come with the book! Alongside the Essential Peanuts, a deluxe coffee table collection by award-winning author Mark Evanigier, fans can enjoy a special array of extras, from postcards and stickers to art prints and even facsimile comics.
These memorabilia revealed here highlight the artistry and timeless humor of Schultz’s work, offering fans a new way to connect with Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang. The designs range from playful stickers celebrating iconic moments to elegant prints perfect for framing. Peanuts are as art form as pop culture history.
Essential Peanuts (Abrams Comic Cart, $75, slipcase hardcover) is promised to be a definitive homage to Schultz’s artistry. It brings together the most iconic strips in new historical and cultural contexts, and Evanier’s insightful commentary guides readers to Schultz’s influence on both comics and society. The volume also features an introduction by Patrick McDonnell, creator of Mutts, the preface to Jean Schulz, and the insights of 16 prominent commentators.
This design is courtesy of Chipkid, and its bold approach captures the enduring spirit of strips. Each edition includes a portfolio of hidden collectibles inside, including postcards, prints, embroidered patches, stickers and reenactments of the vintage style Peanut Comic Book. These items will not only make the anniversary edition an experience, but also a bridge to discovering nostalgia.
Evanier explains that he works on the project with humor that Schultz himself deserves. “The only drawback is I tried to write a book sitting on the roof of a kennel, but it kept falling.”
The anniversary edition highlights what Schultz himself once observed. More than 70 years after his debut, Peanuts is still talking. It reminds us of the struggles, victory in life, and the comfort of a good beagle on our side.
Essential Peanuts will arrive on October 7th, 2025. It’s a chance for both longtime fans and new readers to rediscover the enduring magic of the strip and bring back some exclusive treasures along the way.
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