Tuesday, April 12 2011
Happiness Is This Graphic Novel: Charlie Brown and the Human Condition
After literally decades of innovation, Peanuts takes its first step into the graphic novel format. The result, is the Charlie Brown and the Gang we've always deserved.
Tuesday, October 12 2010
There’s More to Life than a Plastic Supper Dish: ‘He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown’
Snoopy is a canine Lucy Ricardo, hell-bent on realizing his full potential.
Wednesday, June 30 2010
Peanuts 1970s Collection, Volumes 1 & 2: Good Grief!
Much of the Peanuts humor stems from the children behaving as adults, which reminds us that Charles Schulz did not write with kids in mind (he hated the publisher-chosen name “Peanuts” and thought it demeaning).
Monday, November 23 2009
Celebrating Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
Although the comics were primarily about entertaining children with joy and comedy, Schulz didn't shy away from more complex interpretations, even wondering if his strip was "cruel".
Friday, June 5 2009
Peanuts, 11/30/57: Down the Line
Could Charles M. Schulz have guessed at his own cultural relevance, 50 years down the line?
