In honor of National Dog Day and just in time for the 75th anniversary of Peanuts, Abrams ComicArts is giving fans more than just a book; they’re delivering a full celebration of Charles M. Schulz’s legacy. Today, AIPT can share an exclusive look at extras that come with the book! Alongside The Essential Peanuts, a deluxe coffee table collection by award-winning writer Mark Evanier, fans will be able to enjoy an array of special extras, from postcards and stickers to art prints and even a facsimile comic.
These keepsakes, revealed here exclusively, highlight the artistry and timeless humor of Schulz’s work, while offering fans new ways to connect with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang. The designs range from playful stickers that celebrate iconic moments to elegant prints perfect for framing—reminders that Peanuts is as much an art form as it is a piece of pop culture history.
Due out October 7, 2025, The Essential Peanuts (Abrams ComicArts; $75; hardcover in a slipcase) promises to be the definitive tribute to Schulz’s artistry. It gathers the most iconic strips with new historical and cultural context, with Evanier’s sharp commentary guiding readers through Schulz’s impact on both comics and society. The volume also features an introduction by Mutts creator Patrick McDonnell, a foreword by Jean Schulz, and insights from sixteen notable commentators.
The design comes courtesy of Chip Kidd, whose bold approach captures the strip’s enduring spirit. Each edition includes a portfolio of collectibles tucked inside: postcards, prints, an embroidered patch, stickers, and a vintage-style Peanuts comic book reproduction. These items make the anniversary edition not just a book but an experience, bridging nostalgia with discovery.
Evanier describes working on the project with humor worthy of Schulz himself: “The only drawback was that I tried writing the book sitting on the roof of a doghouse, but I kept falling off.”
The anniversary edition underscores what Schulz himself once observed: “Real art, real music, real literature, speaks to succeeding generations.” More than seven decades after its debut, Peanuts still speaks—reminding us of life’s struggles, triumphs, and the comfort of a good beagle by our side.
The Essential Peanuts arrives October 7, 2025. For longtime fans and new readers alike, it’s a chance to rediscover the strip’s enduring magic—and to take home a few exclusive treasures along the way.
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