CHARLIE Paperback by Seymour Chwast

Product Details

• Publisher: Fantagraphics (2025-12-30)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 32 pages
• ISBN-13: 9798875001864
• Item Weight: 368.55 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

From his days in Britain, through his foray into early silent movie days through the talkies in the United States, this comic presents an enhanced portrait of Charlie Chaplin, one of the world's greatest celebrities. 

CHARLIE: Charles Chaplin, The Funniest Man in the World is a light-hearted comic biography of one of the most important cultural figures of the 20th century, suitable for young readers and adults, and lovers of early comedians and film everywhere. Chaplin, and his persona of “The Little Tramp” was a celebrity known around the world. Humorously illustrated by legendary designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast, of Push Pin Studios fame, with text based on Chaplin’s own words by Steven Brower, told in the first person, CHARLIE celebrates the life and films of the multi talented actor, writer, director and film score composer. Chaplin’s film portfolio is wittily portrayed throughout, reflecting the subject’s whimsical approach to filmmaking.

About the Author

Seymour Chwast (b. 1931, The Bronx, New York City) is one of the most highly-regarded graphic designers in American history. He has executed hundreds of advertising campaigns, designed multiple popular typefaces, illustrated or been the subject of dozens of books, and created several children’s’ books of his own. Referred to as “the left-handed designer,” he has worked social commentary into his design for decades, including through his biannual journal The Nose. Chwast founded the design group Push Pin Studios with Milton Glaser, Edward Sorel, and Reynold Ruffins in 1954, and continues to head and work via the company at age 92.

Steven Brower is an award-winning former Creative Director for Print, a former art director at the New York Times and The Nation, co-author and designer of Woody Guthrie Artworks (Rizzoli, 2005), and author of Satchmo: The Wonderful Art and World of Louis Armstrong (Abrams, 2009). He is on the faculty of Kean University in Union, NJ, Marywood University in Scranton, PA, and The School of Visual Arts in New York City.