Product Description
by Peyo (Author)
For fans who love humor and adventure, this hardcover collection has never been presented in this format before with over 300 pages of story and historical commentary.
For the first time ever, The Smurfs adventures are collected in their originally published order in English. From their very first appearance in the 1958 Johan and Peewit story, "The Smurfs and the Magic Flute," to their debut "Little Smurfs" adventures and their 1963, first album-sized story "The Flying Smurf," The Smurfs Archives Volume 1 is the perfect collection for every Smurf fan, young and old. Collecting the first twelve Smurf stories along with introductions and historical context by Smurfologist, Matt Murray, this 304-page hardcover collector's edition is a must own book.Author Biography
PIERRE CULLIFORD, born in Belgium in 1928, was the cartoonist known as Peyo. Peyo began his career working with some of Belgium's most talented cartoonists, including his lifelong writing partner Yvan Delporte. In 1958, The Smurfs made their first appearance and went on to become the world-famous characters we know and love today.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 1.2 x 12.9 x 9.6 IN
Publication Date: February 04, 2025
