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an epic birthday for big nate! Celebrate 25 years of the New York Times best-selling Big Nate comic strip with EPIC BIG NATE (October 2016, $50.00) by Lincoln Peirce, a slipcased, collector’s edition that’s a must-have for any fan. In this trove of Big Nate treasures, fans will find: • Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney’s exclusive interview with Big Nate creator Lincoln Peirce • An insider’s view into the world of Lincoln Peirce, and world of cartooning • The best strips of all time, specifically chosen by Peirce, along with his exclusive commentary Readers can also travel back to the beginning and watch the evolution of Big Nate through a large selection of Big Nate strips presented chronologically, read about the comic’s impressive history in a foreword by literary agent David Hendin, and take a peek inside Lincoln’s sketchbooks, from childhood to present-day. With more than 14 million books sold, syndicated in over 300 U.S. newspapers, and a large, loyal readership at GoComics.com, Big Nate is a big deal. Now fans around the globe can take part in this celebration of Big Nate’s momentous birthday.
about the author Just like his beloved character, Nate Wright, Lincoln Peirce began creating his own comic strips as a kid in the sixth grade. Besides Big Nate, his other works include several animated pilots for the Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. Peirce lives with his wife and two children in Portland, Maine.
Epic Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce Andrews McMeel Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-1-4494-7195-8 | $50.00 ($65.00 Canada) Hardback, 11.125 x 10, 472 pages | On sale October 2016 Available wherever books are sold