Sparky

When I was young I tried never to miss a day reading Peanuts by Charles Schultz. When we got the paper everyday it was easy to do, but there were times when we didn’t so I would read neighbors’ papers, scrounge through trash on trash days to get the comics and when all else failed I bought the early compilations of Peanuts strips at the bookstore.

I loved Peanuts then and I still love it today-even though Charles Schulz is no longer with us.


Beverly Gherman and Chronicle Books present a loving tribute to Charles “Sparky” Schulz in Sparky: The Life And Art Of Charles Schulz. What a charming and heartfelt book.
Author Gherman looks back at his early life of Sparky and the things and events that would shape his unique comedic take on life. Learn about his early days as a boy that drew constantly, even when visiting his father’s barbershop. Discover his early sports aspirations and what events led up to his creating peanuts.


It’s a nostalgic look back at his life complete with anecdotes, good times, bad times and his eventual overwhelming success as a cartoonist. The book is brimming with Peanuts art as well as some art that many may not be familiar with. It’s a wonderful book about a wonderful man and his imaginary friends that thrilled readers for nearly 50 years.