Charles M. Schulz, the most widely syndicated and beloved cartoonist of all time, is also one of the least understood figures in American culture. Now acclaimed biographer David Michaelis gives us an in-depth biography of the brilliant, unseen man behind Peanuts. It is the most American of stories: How a barber's son grew up from modest beginnings to realize his dream of creating a newspaper comic strip. How he daringly chose themes never before attempted...

Explores the life and career of graphic artist and The New Yorker magazine mainstay Saul Steinberg.

"An amazing short biography over Charles Schulz." --

"Featuring his witty, beloved cartoons throughout, a longtime New Yorker staff cartoonist sketches out his life in this memoir in which he discusses his hapless place in his indelibly dysfunctional family, professes his love for New York City, and explores the origins of creativity."--

"In the tradition of Schulz and Peanuts, an epic and revelatory biography of Krazy Kat creator George Herriman that explores the turbulent time and place from which he emerged and the deep secret he explored through his art." --

This book is filled with the beautifully reproduced artwork of John Stanley from the comic books 'Little Lulu' and creations 'Melvin Monster' and 'Thirteen (Going on Eighteen)'; rare drawings and cartoons; and never-before-seen photographs. Bill Schelly tells Stanley's life story through interviews with his family, friends and colleagues.

Here is a look at the life and influences of Charles Schulz, creator of the beloved comic strip Peanuts.