 | Charles M. Schulz: The Creator Of Snoopy And Peanuts Author: Kuki, Yuzuru | |
| Price: $11.47 | ||
Summary:
Charles M. Schulz is the creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and many more wonderful characters who inhabit the world of Peanuts. Now, learn how a shy, young Schulz first became a cartoonist and how he spent nearly 50 years drawing the beloved newspaper comic strip which has captivated the hearts of readers worldwide. In manga graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Booklist (10/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/15/2024 This authorized manga biography follows the life of Charles Schulz from his birth in Minnesota, his service in the army during WWII, his beginning career as a cartoonist, and his eventual syndication and established adult life in California. Readers will see his struggles to become a serialized published cartoonist, as well as his journey to solidify his style until the strip became the Peanuts series that captured the hearts of so many. Readers will also get a glimpse into Schulz’s personal life and the birth of his children, as well as his family troubles and eventual divorce. Kuki blends manga illustrations with references to Schulz’s iconic cartooning in a beautiful and enjoyable way. Reverence is paid, but Schulz is still shown in his human moments, giving reality to his challenges as well as successes. This is a simple, easily digestible look at Schulz’s life and contribution to cartooning that will be a valuable addition to elementary libraries looking for more biography and manga content. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
