Mr. Twee Deedle: Raggedy Ann's Sprightly Cousin, The Forgotten Fantasy Masterpieces of Johnny Gruelle, 2012, HC, NF.

Marschall, Rick. Seattle: Fantagraphics Books, Inc., 2012.

English, First Edition Thus, Near Fine, HC, Folio, 18 1/4" x 14 1/4", [8] 127 +1 pp.

ISBN: 9781606994115

Green and maroon cloth over board, stamped and embossed maroon and gilt lettering and illustrations to front, embossed gilt lettering and decoration to spine, black lettering on pasted paper and gilt illustration to back, light wear and soiling to head, tail, and tips, otherwise, clean, crisp, tightly bound, and unmarked throughout. [8] 127 + 1 pp., replete with full-color images. Includes purple illustrated endpapers, essay by Rick Marschall, seven chapters: "Johnny Gruelle Art Portfolio: Early Years," "Origins: World Color Printing Company Sunday Pages," "Early Book Illustrations: 1911-1921," "Mr. Twee Deedle Portfolio: Part One," "From the Heavens: Johnny Gruelle's Bird's-Eye Views," "Mr. Twee Deedle Portfolio: Part Two," and "Forward to the Past -- Comic Strips Again: Brutus." From back panel: "This deluxe volume includes Gruelle's magnificent Mr. Twee Deedle newspaper comic strips from the 20th century, as well as comic strips featuring his other whimsical characters Raggedy Ann, Bud Smith ('the boy who does stunts'), Handy Andy, and Brutus, plus rare drawings and illustrations. With a profusely illustrated introduction by comic strip historian Rich Marschall."