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The Smurfs Anthology, Volume 2 - (Smurfs Graphic Novels (Hardcover)) by Peyo (Hardcover)

The Smurfs Anthology, Volume 2 - (Smurfs Graphic Novels (Hardcover)) by  Peyo (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>One of the greatest strips in cartooning history finally gets its due in this handsome archival edition!<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>When the Belgian cartoonist Peyo created a village of cute little woodland creatures for his heroes Johan and Peewit to discover, he couldn't have known that they would wildly outgrow those humble origins to become a worldwide phenomenon all on their own. More than 50 years later, The Smurfs continue to delight us all with their silliness, bravery, heroism, and heart, and now we finally have a definitive collection of Peyo's original comics to see where it all began. </p><p>Newly remastered and presented in original publication order, along with a Smurfy collection of historical notes and photographs, this volume introduces us to Smurfette and features a "Johan and Peewit" story never before seen in the U.S.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Entertaining and endearing." --<i>SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL</i></p><p>"Cartooning's craftsmanship at its height." --<i>THE COMICS JOURNAL</i></p><p>"Remarkably timeless." --<i>NEWSARAMA</i></p><p>"Any story with the Smurfs will elicit a nostalgic feel, but this will also bring in new fans." --<i>NO FLYING, NO TIGHTS</i></p><br><br><p>-Entertaining and endearing.- --<i>SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL</i></p><p>-Cartooning's craftsmanship at its height.- --<i>THE COMICS JOURNAL</i></p><p>-Remarkably timeless.- --<i>NEWSARAMA</i></p><p>-Any story with the Smurfs will elicit a nostalgic feel, but this will also bring in new fans.- --<i>NO FLYING, NO TIGHTS</i></p><br><br><P> Entertaining and endearing. "SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"<P> Cartooning's craftsmanship at its height. "THE COMICS JOURNAL"<P> Remarkably timeless. "NEWSARAMA"<P> Any story with the Smurfs will elicit a nostalgic feel, but this will also bring in new fans. "NO FLYING, NO TIGHTS""<br><br><P>"Entertaining and endearing."-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL<P>"Cartooning's craftsmanship at its height."-- THE COMICS JOURNAL<P>"Remarkably timeless." -- NEWSARAMA <P>"Any story with the Smurfs will elicit a nostalgic feel, but this will also bring in new fans." -- NO FLYING, NO TIGHTS<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Peyo created The Smurfs in his comic strip "Johan and Peewit." Peyo wrote and drew several extremely popular comic series in Europe throughout his storied career. In 2008 the country of Belgium celebrated the 50th Anniversary of The Smurfs by issuing a 5 Euro coin featuring his beloved creation.

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