UDON Entertainment Proudly Presents: Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz
Launching UDON's new line of manga that brings the lives of historical figures to today's readers, starting with Charles M. Schulz, the beloved creator of Snoopy and PEANUTS™
Available TODAY in comic and book stores!
OCTOBER 2, 2024: Today Udon Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of a new line of manga titles, MANGA BIOGRAPHIES, which will see the lives of some of history's most interesting and influential people be brought to the globe-spanning medium of manga. UDON is proud to begin this line with Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz, exploring the life and times of the revered creator of the internationally beloved Peanuts comic strip.
Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz releases in book stores today, October 2nd, 2024, 74 years after Peanuts first began daily serialization on October 2nd, 1950.
Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz
By Yuzuru Kuki, Cover by Chi-ko
Editorial Supervision by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates.
168 Pages, color/b&w, manga, US.$13.99
ISBN: 978-1-77294-344-3
Diamond: AUG242323
Available October 2nd, 2024
Published by Udon Entertainment / Manga Biographies
First published in Japan in 2019 by KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo.
English translation rights arranged with KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo through TUTTLE-MORI AGENCY, INC., Tokyo.
Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz, the Creator of Snoopy and Peanuts is available in physical book and comic book stores, and from these online storefronts:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Waterstones | Midtown Comics | or find a comic shop near you: ComicShopLocator.com
Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz is a 168-page manga graphic novel written and illustrated by Yuzuru Kuki. This authorized biography spans Charles Schulz's life, from his youth growing up in Minnesota, through a burgeoning love of drawing and his time in the army, to becoming one of the most recognized and beloved cartoonists in the world. Told in a clear and welcoming style perfect for readers young and old, this gripping manga story touches on many real-world historical events that impacted Schulz's life, and the ways Peanuts impacted those events! In addition to the wonderful manga, Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz includes a timeline of major events in the world during Schulz's life, a selection of beautiful archival photos and information about Schulz and Peanuts, and a bibliography for further reading.
Praise for Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz:
"What comes through most is the dedication it takes to reach for one's passions... For fans of the comics and upcoming young artists, this manga biography may intrigue and inspire."
- School Library Journal
"Highly recommend! Wonderfully engaging illustrations combined with interesting biographical information kept me reading the book in one sitting."
- Librarian Reviewer on NetGalley
"96% would purchase this book for themselves or a friend."
- NetGalley Reviewers
ABOUT MANGA BIOGRAPHIES:
The Manga Biographies series explores the fascinating lives of legendary figures who accomplished extraordinary feats, all told through the fantastic lens of Japanese manga storytelling. Future installments of the Manga Biographies line will be released from Udon Entertainment approximately 3 times per year.
Follow us at our social media @mangabios on Twitter/X and @mangabiographies on Instagram and Facebook.
The Manga Biographies series is a perfect complement to titles in Udon Entertainment's partner-publishing company, Manga Classics. Manga Classics adapts classic literature into manga format, and have received numerous awards and starred reviews. For more information visit MangaClassics.com.
Peanuts and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Peanuts Worldwide LLC © 2024 Peanuts Worldwide LLC.
About Peanuts
The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd., 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz, who first introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital. In 2018, Peanuts partnered with NASA on a multi-year Space Act Agreement designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM among the next generation of students.
Udon Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. Our best-known projects are those based on popular video game franchises, including Street Fighter, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, Persona, and more. UDON also publishes art books and manga based on top transmedia properties including More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers, Summertime Rendering, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kill la Kill, FLCL, Rose of Versailles, and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
Available TODAY in comic and book stores!
OCTOBER 2, 2024: Today Udon Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of a new line of manga titles, MANGA BIOGRAPHIES, which will see the lives of some of history's most interesting and influential people be brought to the globe-spanning medium of manga. UDON is proud to begin this line with Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz, exploring the life and times of the revered creator of the internationally beloved Peanuts comic strip.
Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz releases in book stores today, October 2nd, 2024, 74 years after Peanuts first began daily serialization on October 2nd, 1950.
Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz
By Yuzuru Kuki, Cover by Chi-ko
Editorial Supervision by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates.
168 Pages, color/b&w, manga, US.$13.99
ISBN: 978-1-77294-344-3
Diamond: AUG242323
Available October 2nd, 2024
Published by Udon Entertainment / Manga Biographies
First published in Japan in 2019 by KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo.
English translation rights arranged with KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo through TUTTLE-MORI AGENCY, INC., Tokyo.
Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz, the Creator of Snoopy and Peanuts is available in physical book and comic book stores, and from these online storefronts:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Waterstones | Midtown Comics | or find a comic shop near you: ComicShopLocator.com
Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz is a 168-page manga graphic novel written and illustrated by Yuzuru Kuki. This authorized biography spans Charles Schulz's life, from his youth growing up in Minnesota, through a burgeoning love of drawing and his time in the army, to becoming one of the most recognized and beloved cartoonists in the world. Told in a clear and welcoming style perfect for readers young and old, this gripping manga story touches on many real-world historical events that impacted Schulz's life, and the ways Peanuts impacted those events! In addition to the wonderful manga, Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz includes a timeline of major events in the world during Schulz's life, a selection of beautiful archival photos and information about Schulz and Peanuts, and a bibliography for further reading.
Praise for Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz:
"What comes through most is the dedication it takes to reach for one's passions... For fans of the comics and upcoming young artists, this manga biography may intrigue and inspire."
- School Library Journal
"Highly recommend! Wonderfully engaging illustrations combined with interesting biographical information kept me reading the book in one sitting."
- Librarian Reviewer on NetGalley
"96% would purchase this book for themselves or a friend."
- NetGalley Reviewers
ABOUT MANGA BIOGRAPHIES:
The Manga Biographies series explores the fascinating lives of legendary figures who accomplished extraordinary feats, all told through the fantastic lens of Japanese manga storytelling. Future installments of the Manga Biographies line will be released from Udon Entertainment approximately 3 times per year.
Follow us at our social media @mangabios on Twitter/X and @mangabiographies on Instagram and Facebook.
The Manga Biographies series is a perfect complement to titles in Udon Entertainment's partner-publishing company, Manga Classics. Manga Classics adapts classic literature into manga format, and have received numerous awards and starred reviews. For more information visit MangaClassics.com.
Peanuts and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Peanuts Worldwide LLC © 2024 Peanuts Worldwide LLC.
About Peanuts
The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd., 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz, who first introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital. In 2018, Peanuts partnered with NASA on a multi-year Space Act Agreement designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM among the next generation of students.
Udon Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. Our best-known projects are those based on popular video game franchises, including Street Fighter, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, Persona, and more. UDON also publishes art books and manga based on top transmedia properties including More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers, Summertime Rendering, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kill la Kill, FLCL, Rose of Versailles, and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
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