The awards’ namesake, Will Eisner, who died in 2005, was known for his series, “The Spirit,” which ran from 1940 to 1952 and established his reputation for daring experiments in form and content. Through 100 preserved and cataloged artifacts, the book delves into Schulz’s Minnesota youth in 1920s America, World War II Army service and five decades of “Peanuts.”īorn in 1922 in Minneapolis, Schulz moved to Sonoma County in 1958 and died in 2000 in Santa Rosa, after writing and drawing the “Peanuts” comic strip for nearly 50 years. “So much care goes into preserving Schulz’s legacy each day here at the Museum, and the book has expanded the ways in which we can share it with ‘Peanuts’ fans around the world.” “I am thrilled to shine a light on the Schulz Museum’s notable collections and research.” he added. “Being distinguished as one of the year’s best books related to comics is so rewarding by itself.” “You hear people say, ‘It’s an honor just to be nominated,’ and you question if that is true, but I now get it,” Clark said. Winners will be announced July 21 at San Diego Comic-Con. It is nominated in the “Best Comics-Related Book” category. Schulz Museum and Research Center, and Nat Gertler. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects,” was co-written by Benjamin L. A book about “Peanuts” comic strip creator Charles Schulz produced last year by the Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa has been nominated for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, a major prize in the comic book industry.
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