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by Matt. Murray
128 pages, Hardcover
Abrams Image, 2011
$29.50
($25 + 4.50 Shipping and Handling in the US only. Item ships domestically via USPS Media Mail. Those wishing to upgrade shipping options must contact us directly before purchasing. Click on the "Buy Now" button after product description.)
No Blue Believer or Self-Proclaimed Smurfologist can be without a copy of Matt. Murray's book The World of Smurfs. Buy it here and not only can you get your copy signed (and personalized) but we'll include a special tip-in page* from the book's author.
From the Back Cover:
When "Les Schtroumpfs" arrived in a Belgium comic strip in October 1958, no one could have expected the global fame and consciousness they would reach. The elflike blue wonders gained popularity in Europe through comic books and classic figurines, but it wasn't until they became the stars of NBC's Saturday morning lineup in the 1980s that all of America fell in love with the Smurfs. Now, thirty years later, the Smurfs are headed to the big screen in a star-filled live-action/CGI hybrid.
The World of Smurfs is the first book to take fans through the creation of the Smurfs, from the early days of their creator, Peyo, as a struggling cartoon artist; to the global phenomenon they became; to the recent Smurf resurgence, including the 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon and 2011 movie.
Along the way, Smurfologist Matt. Murray explains the process of creating cartoon and CGI versions of the Smurfs from Peyo's original sketches, and provides character bios for favorite residents of Smurf Village including Papa, Brainy, Clumsy, Hefty, and Smurfette. Fans young and old will appreciate this comprehensive compendium of the Smurfs' world, detailing how it has grown and adapted in the past fifty years.
Besides the text and 100s of photos (some never published before in Europe or America) the book uses "interactive" features to guide you through The World of Smurfs including reproductions of original Peyo sketches, Smurf Village maps, an animation cel, stickers and more!
Note: The World of Smurfs will not be released until July 27th, 2011 and will not ship until after that date. Book may take up to 6-8 weeks for delivery depending on stock and shipping times.
Journey back to where all the smurfing began with Papercutz' Smurfs graphic novels!
NOTE: Smurfology's stock of Papercutz Graphic Novels is currently SOLD OUT!!! Please contact us directly if you're interested in purchasing signed copies!!!
In the Fall of 2010 Papercutz Graphic Novels began to reprint the Peyo's original Smurfs comics in English. Featuring brand new covers and translations, the successful line of books is overseen by Editor-in-Chief Jim Salicrup (formerly of Marvel Comics where he edited legendary runs on X-Men, Fantastic Four, and the Guinness World Record holding best-selling Spider-Man issue of all time) and features Matt. Murray as the official "Smurf Consultant."
The Purple Smurfs, The Smurfs and the Magic Flute, The Smurf King, and The Smurfette are available for ordering from Smurfology. Pick-up all four to receive a special "Thank You"* from Smurf Consultant, Matt. Murray!
The Purple Smurfs
by Peyo
56 pages, Paperback
Papercutz, 2010
$9.50
($6 + 3.50 Shipping and Handling in the US only. Item ships domestically via USPS Media Mail. Those wishing to upgrade shipping options must contact us directly before purchasing. Click on the "Buy Now" button after product description.)
When a strange fly bites one of the Smurfs, a full-on epidemic develops in the Smurf Village! After being bit, a Smurf turns purple and his vocabulary is reduced to one single word: “gnap!” The purple Smurf runs around the Smurf Village biting other Smurfs on the tail, causing them to turn purple and act crazy too! Soon enough, there are more purple Smurfs than blue Smurfs in the village. It’s up to Papa Smurf to find a cure and save the Smurf Village before all of the Smurfs lose their minds for good!
The Smurfs and the Magic Flute
by Peyo
64 pages, Paperback
Papercutz, 2010
$9.50
($6 + 3.50 Shipping and Handling in the US only. Item ships domestically via USPS Media Mail. Those wishing to upgrade shipping options must contact us directly before purchasing. Click on the "Buy Now" button after product description.)
This graphic novel presents the first comics in which the Smurfs ever appeared! In Medieval times, a court jester named Peewit who lives in a King’s castle discovers a flute that makes those who listen to it dance until they collapse from exhaustion. When a thief steals the flute, Peewit must search out the makers of the flute, the Smurfs, to make an even more powerful flute to combat the thief in this wildly funny tale that introduced the Smurfs to millions.
The Smurf King
by Peyo
64 pages, Paperback
Papercutz, 2010
$9.50
($6 + 3.50 Shipping and Handling in the US only. Item ships domestically via USPS Media Mail. Those wishing to upgrade shipping options must contact us directly before purchasing. Click on the "Buy Now" button after product description.)
When Papa Smurf leaves the village in search of a rare herb, the Smurfs are left without a leader. The Smurfs decide to elect a new leader, but every Smurf votes for himself! When one unnamed Smurf defeats Brainy Smurf in a second election, he declares himself King Smurf, ruler of all the Smurfs! Brainy Smurf leads a rebellion against the Smurf King that results in the entire village being thrown into chaos. Will Papa Smurf come back in time to save the village? Or will King Smurf rule the village forever?
The Smurfette
by Peyo
64 pages, Paperback
Papercutz, 2011
$9.50
($6 + 3.50 Shipping and Handling in the US only. Item ships domestically via USPS Media Mail. Those wishing to upgrade shipping options must contact us directly before purchasing. Click on the "Buy Now" button after product description.)
For the first time in the Papercutz Smurfs graphic novels, the one and only Smurfette makes her dramatic debut! Here’s the original comics story that introduced her to the world. Where she comes from and how she first appeared may surprise her many fans! What sinister role did the wicked Gargamel play in her arrival? And how did Papa Smurf get involved in a way that would change Smurfette forever? This is the story Smurf-fans have been waiting for!
Papercutz Graphic Novel Bundle
All 4 of the above graphic novels (Magic Flute, Purple Smurfs, Smurf King, and Smurfette), plus a bonus "Thank You" page from Smurf Consultant Matt. Murray!
$28.50
($24 + 4.50 Shipping and Handling in the US only. Items ship domestically via USPS Media Mail. Those wishing to upgrade shipping options must contact us directly before purchasing. Click on the "Buy Now" button after product description.)
NOTE: Smurfology's stock of Papercutz Graphic Novels is currently SOLD OUT!!! Please contact us directly if you're interested in purchasing signed copies!!!
As Matt. Murray does not receive a "back-end" on the retail sale of any Smurfs books or DVDs he's associated with, and Abrams, Papercutz, and Warner Home Video do not currently support his promotions or personal appearances financially, all proceeds from sales made here go directly to any costs associated with the promotion of these published materials that Matt.'s already incurred or may incur in the future.
* Tip-in pages are offered as a free "gifts" for ordering from Smurfology directly and there are no additional fees for them - nor will they be sold or distributed separately to any customer.
The Smurfs and all related characters are property of IMPS and Lafig Belgium. Copyright Peyo 2011.
