Sixty-five years of Peanuts, a gang of beloved characters, and one legendary creator are celebrated in this deluxe edition. Generations of fans will welcome this tribute to Charles M. Schulz and the creation of  Peanuts , which includes: A decade-by-decade look at the strip’s development through a selection of almost 2,000 cartoons - Quotes from Schulz that reveal how his mind worked, how his life shaped the strip, and in turn, how  Peanuts  shaped his life - The debut of specific characters and how they, and the strip, often reflected the social milieu of the times - A fascinating and endearing introduction by Schulz’s wife, Jean - A foreword by Pixar Animation Studios’ Pete Docter, director of  Monsters, Inc. , and  Up A true collector’s item, this is a must-have for any  Peanuts fan. Charles Schulz is a legend. He was the hand and heart behind 50 years of Peanuts , which featured one of the world's most beloved and recognizable cast of cartoon characters, until his death in 2000.