The 75th anniversary of Charlie Brown and his iconic Peanuts gang has arrived, and AbramsComicArts is celebrating the occasion with the release of The Essential Peanuts, a new hardcover collection guaranteed to deliver an experience befitting Charles Schulz's beloved comic strip.
Coming to stores this October, the deluxe coffee table book from Abrams and writer Mark Evanier won't just offer a format through which to enjoy "the greatest comic strip of all time," but contributions from a host of creatives, new background and insight into the creation and lasting legacy of Schulz's work, packed-in collectibles, and much more. ScreenRant is pleased to offer the first look at this one of a kind collection, its official cover art, and slipcase below:
Timed for its 75th anniversary, The Essential Peanuts underscores how and why the comic strip transcends cultural, generational, and linguistic barriers to remain relevant and beloved. By exploring the creative ambition of Charles M. Schulz, his wry commentary on childhood struggles and triumphs, and his enduring influence on art, literature, and everyday life, Evanier not only celebrates an incomparable legacy but also reveals the universal appeal at the heart of Peanuts.
The 'Essential' Peanuts Aims To Be Just That For Charlie Brown Fans
The deluxe hardcover (with eye-catching slipcase) will be available wherever books are sold in October 2025, priced at $75 USD. The new anniversary collection is written by Mark Evanier, intended to spotlight, first and foremost, "the most iconic and essential Peanuts comic strips" viewed through a modern lens and context. With an introduction from Mutts creator Patrick McDonnell, a foreword by Charles M. Schulz.'s wife, Jean Schulz, and an overall design from Chip Kidd, the list of commentators assembled go on and on:
- Rob Boutilier
- Robb Armstrong
- Alberto Brambilla
- Paige Braddock
- Hilary Price
- Ben Folds
- Jeff Morrow
- Amy Lago
- Sarah Gillespie
- Shuntaro Tanikawa
- Mike Massimino
- Derrick Bang
- Akio Matsunaga
Along with a lengthy collection of the best comic strips in history, featuring Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang, The Essential Peanuts also comes with a wide variety of bonus items for fans. Collectible postcards, prints, an embroidered patch, stickers, and a facsimile of a classic Peanuts comic book are all packed into the deluxe hardcover. And if there were any doubts about the enjoyment in store, Evanier makes it clear this is a labor of love from all involved:
“Having loved Peanuts since I was about Charlie Brown's age (and no more successful at kite-flying), I was thrilled when Abrams ComicArts asked me to spend weeks reading and writing about the comic strip that was so much more than just a comic strip. The only drawback was that I tried writing the book sitting on the roof of a doghouse, but I kept falling off.”
The Essential Peanuts will be available wherever books are sold this October 2025, from Abrams ComicArts.
- Created by
- Charles M. Schulz
- First Film
- The Peanuts Movie
- Cast
- Christopher Shea, Kathy Steinberg, Bill Melendez, Sally Dryer, Peter Robbins, Noah Schnapp, Hadley Belle Miller, Mariel Sheets, Lisa DeFaria, Venus Omega Schultheis
- TV Show(s)
- The Snoopy Show, Peanuts by Schulz
- Movie(s)
- The Peanuts Movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's All Stars!, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
- Character(s)
- Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy van Pelt, Linus van Pelt, Sally Brown, Pig-Pen, Marcie (Peanuts), Peppermint Patty, Woodstock
