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Benjamin L Clark

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Charles M. Schulz

Charles M. Schulz

In 100 iconic objects and artifacts, explore the life of the man behind one of America’s most iconic comic strips and its beloved cast of characters.

2022

Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Stories

$6M Shopping Spree, part 1.

In which I go on a $6M Comics Shopping Spree

Sep 8

$6M Shopping Spree, part 1.

Sep 8

Bookshop Memories — Heddrich’s, Williston, North Dakota

Hedderich’s — Williston, ND

Aug 16

A 1990s computer printed sign for Hedderich’s Basement Bookstore, with prices for books — 1–5 pounds, 99 cents per pound, 5–10 pounds, 89 cents per pound, 10–15 pounds, 79 cents per pound, 15+ pounds, 69 cents per pound.

Aug 16

Bookshop Memories — Archives Books, Edmond, Oklahoma

Archives Books — Edmond, Oklahoma

May 6

A brick bookstore, with a large yellow sign that reads simply BOOKS. A window is covered in a large graphic that says “Cash for Books” and “Archive Books” with images of a stack of books. Archives Books in Edmond, Oklahoma in 2009. Photo by Benjamin L. Clark

May 6

RIP Trina Robbins

I did not know Trina Robbins very well, but she has impacted my thinking and my work. She was the kind of person that, after hearing her…

Apr 18

Trina Robbins speaking at the 2023 WonderCon in Anaheim, California. Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia

Apr 18

What does Montaigne mean?

I like Michel de Montaigne — I’ve written about him before. For a guy whose life is pretty drastically different from mine, he made…

Apr 17

Portrait of Michel de Montaigne, 1570s

Apr 17

Bookshop Memories — 30 Penn Books, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

30 Penn Books — Oklahoma City, OK

Mar 23

Bookshop Memories — 30 Penn Books, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mar 23

Bookshop Memories — Michael’s Old Books, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Michael’s Old Books — Oklahoma City, OK

Mar 12

Bookshop Memories — Michael’s Old Books, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mar 12

Bookshop Memories — Half Price Books, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Half Price Books — Oklahoma City, OK

Jan 6, 2023

Bookshop Memories — Half Price Books, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Jan 6, 2023

I have a new book out! The Art and Life of Charles M. Schulz in 100 Objects

It’s hard to believe, but I had a book come out on November 1st! You can get it anywhere good books are sold, but if you buy it from the…

Nov 30, 2022

I have a new book out! The Art and Life of Charles M. Schulz in 100 Objects

Nov 30, 2022

Bookshop Memories — Full Circle Books, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Full Circle Books — Oklahoma City, OK

Oct 26, 2022

Black and white photo of stacks of books piled in front of bookshelves completely filled with books.

Oct 26, 2022

Benjamin L Clark

Benjamin L Clark

Book Author

Writer, comics museum curator, bibliophile. Eisner Award winner, 2023. http://benjaminlclark.com

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