A Smithsonian Book of Comic-Book Comics

A single-issue anthology from the Smithsonian Institution and Harry N. Abrams, this 1981 collection gathers classic newspaper comic strips into a hardcover volume. Walt Kelly, best known for Pogo, is the most prominent creator represented, but the book also samples other pioneering strips from the medium's early decades. It serves as a scholarly yet accessible survey of the art form's history, preserving landmark work for a broader audience.