Smithsonian Collection of Newspaper Comics Hardcover Bill Blackbeard

Title: The Smithsonian Collection of Newspaper Comics (Hardcover)

Genre: Comics / Graphic Art / History / Pop Culture

This oversized hardcover presents a curated history of American newspaper comic strips from the late 19th century through the modern era. Drawn from the Smithsonian’s collections, the book showcases influential strips and creators while exploring the artistic, cultural, and narrative importance of newspaper comics in American life.

Edited by Bill Blackbeard, a pioneering comic strip historian and preservationist, and Martin Williams, a noted literary critic. The foreword is written by John Canaday, longtime art critic for The New York Times.

This book is not part of a numbered series and can be read independently.

Condition: Good to very good pre-owned condition. Hardcover binding is intact. Cover shows moderate shelf and edge wear with surface scuffing. Pages are clean with no writing or highlighting. See photos for details.