Family Circus Library, Vol. 1 [Hardcover]

Bil Keane (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 29, 2009 | Series: Family Circus Library

The Family Circus by Bil Keane Collects the classic newspaper strip in chronological order for the very first time, in beautifully designed hardcover books. Starting with the very first strip, originally published on February 29th, 1960, The Family Circus Library, Vol.1 will feature a complete run of the first two years, dailies and Sundays.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Idea & Design Works Llc (November 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600105483
• ISBN-13: 978-1600105487
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 11.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #701,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful to see how this great strip began, December 28, 2009

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Karen D. Larry-Moyer "Pages & Print" (Cuyahoga Falls, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Family Circus Library, Vol. 1 (Hardcover)

I have always loved reading the Family Circus in the comics and buying the books but until now I only saw strips from the 1970s forward - It is fun to see how the characters have evolved since they started in 1960. I got the book for Christmas and I kept telling myself I will read just one more page and then I will put it down but I couldn't stop myself - now I guess the best I can do is haunt Amazon until Vol. 2 is published.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOURS OF LAUGHTER, December 29, 2010

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N. Moe (MPLS, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Family Circus Library, Vol. 1 (Hardcover)

I've only read one page of this book so far, but I can absolutely say this is the funniest book ever published. I literally laughed for a half hour after reading just one cartoon - picture this:

PJ is talking to his mom and he says... wait for it... "What else did I do that was funny when I was little"

Oh jesus that is good stuff. Pure comedic gold. I mean I don't know where to start, for one PJ is ALWAYS doing something funny. Second, he is STILL LITTLE. OMG Bil Keane, you've got me going again, I can't stop LAUGHING.

I would warn against the elderly reading this as it may induce a heart attack. Also children should avoid this book. I would only suggest those in the most peak physical condition even pick up this book. All others should only do so within the supervision of the most skilled health care professionals.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a treasure, January 25, 2010

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This review is from: Family Circus Library, Vol. 1 (Hardcover)

I grew up in the 1970's loving the Family Circus. It was far and away my favorite comic strip. I recently introduced my 7 year old daughter to my old Family Circus Treasury and she loved it. So I bought her the Family Circus Library Vol. 1 and she absolutely adores it. She has read it from cover to cover at least 4 or 5 times in the short time we've had it. Can't wait to buy her volume 2 when it comes out.