In this encore of an episode of Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast from 2020, Gilbert and Frank are joined by writer-producer Craig Schulz (“The Peanuts Movie”) and author-archivist Chip Kidd (“Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz”) for an in-depth look at the origin and legacy of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and the enduring genius of the man behind it. Also, Snoopy crushes on Peggy Fleming, Linus makes prime time history, Barney Google inspires a lifelong nickname and Craig […]
Okay, real quick, we wanna thank Jimmy over at IEP Films over at YouTube for this great review! This video looks at Chip Kidd’s New Book, “THE PEANUTS POSTER COLLECTION”. This is a nice collection of 20 removable, frameable prints you can take out & display… oh yeah, here’s the video already!!
Before there was Charlie Brown, there was Schulz. Take a delightful look into the magic of PEANUTS, its creator, and the lasting legacy he left on the world. A Brand-New Documentary about CHARLES M. SCHULZ (PEANUTS Creator & Cartoonist) will be premiering JUNE 25th, 2021 on Apple TV+. The Title of it is , “WHO ARE YOU, CHARLIE BROWN?” This documentary will be narrated by Lupita Nyong’o, Directed by Michael Bonfiglio, and Produced by Brian Grazer & Ron Howard. Many […]
LOA Live: A conversation with Sarah Boxer, Jonathan Lethem, Clifford Thompson, and Chris Ware, moderated by Andrew Blauner. In 1950 Charles M. Schulz debuted a comic strip that is one of the indisputable glories of American popular culture—hilarious, poignant, inimitable. The “Peanuts” characters continue to resonate with millions of fans, their beguiling four-panel adventures and television escapades offering lessons about happiness, friendship, disappointment, childhood, and life itself. Andrew Blauner, editor of the LOA anthology “The Peanuts Papers: Writers and Cartoonists […]
On October 2nd, 2020 graphic designer Chip Kidd and comic author/illustrator Patrick McDonnell got together at the Strand Bookstore in NYC to celebrate the release of the 70th anniversary edition of “Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts” (Abrams). This event was live-streamed on The Strand’s Facebook Page & we have embedded the video down below so you can check it out! The Eisner Award–nominated tribute to Charles M. Schulz—newly repackaged for the 70th anniversary of […]
In time for the 70th anniversary of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic strip Peanuts comes this deluxe poster book, with 20 pull-out posters Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Peanuts with this appealing, first-ever poster collection. From Charlie Brown to Woodstock, the gang’s all here in 20 ready-to-frame, removable art prints of the beloved comic strip—all photographed by Geoff Spear from the archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. This book was curated by Chip Kidd. […]
The SNOOPY MUSEUM TOKYO was closed as planned on September the 24th, 2018. The store & cafe were also closed. But hold on, there’s some good news!! In December 2019, the Snoopy Museum Tokyo will be reopening at “Grandberry Park” in Machida, Tokyo. For Up to date info please visit: SNOOPY MUSEUM TOKYO! Brief History: In April 2016, the Snoopy Museum opened its doors in Roppongi, Tokyo. The Museum, along with its final exhibition, closed as planned on September 24th, […]
Long time fans of both Charles M. Schulz and the PEANUTS Comic Strip should be pretty excited about this news. In Japan they have plans to dedicate an entire building to the art of “Sparky”! This, of course, is the special nickname of the Cartoonist, Charles M. Schulz. This special place will be known as the SNOOPY MUSEUM TOKYO and it is opening on April 23, 2016 (architect’s rendering above). This new museum came about because of an exhibition of original […]
Martha Frankel is a Blogger/Reporter for WOODSTOCK WRITERS RADIO and she recently met up with Chip Kidd at the Miami Book Fair to discuss his new book, Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts (Abrams). The interview is available online as a free podcast and we want to invite everyone to please check it out. She did an amazing job (Thanks Martha!). To hear the complete broadcast, please CLICK HERE!
Wow! We wanna thank the entire staff of the NEWSDAY Newspaper Syndicate for placing Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear’s new book, Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schultz and the Art of Peanuts (Abrams), on their 2015 Holiday Gift Guide. They made some very excellent suggestions this year and we’re just totally honored to be included. For the complete list please be sure to visit their website, here’s a LINK!