The Addams Family
Book description
The ‘evilution’ of Charles Addams's singularly eccentric family began long before the television and film interpretations made them icons of American popular culture. Addams first created Morticia, Lurch, and The Thing in a cartoon published in a 1938 issue of the New Yorker—though he hadn't named them at the time,…
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This book is an ideal introduction to the history of the Addams Family, tracing back to their origins as a comic strip in the New Yorker. It is filled with trivia and information about the family throughout the years and how they became so beloved.
Over 200 of the original comics are printed in this book, and I loved being able to see their villainous beginnings. I love learning about the Addams Family and how their mischievous machinations have made them cultural icons.
Perhaps not the scariest book on this list, but it's a good way to learn about how…
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