For many of us, the best part of waking up on Sunday morning wasn't a cup of Folger's, but the Sunday comics. My brother and I always fought over who got to read our favorite strips first, and that included Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz and his gang of relatable kids — who often offered surprisingly philosophical takes on the world.

And soon, a new book will offer fans a look into the life, art and legacy of Schulz and his famed creation. The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz , written by Mark Evanier, illustrated by Charles M. Schulz with an introduction by Patrick McDonnell and foreword by Jean Schulz comes out from Abrams ComicArts on Oct. 7, timed to the 75th anniversary of the classic comic.

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