Smurfs Anthology #1, The (The Smurfs Anthology, 1) Hardcover – June 18, 2013

Reprinting the earliest smurf comics. These stories are fun and entertaining. It’s easy to see why the little blue creatures became so popular.

Muy bueno, sobretodo la historia de la flauta mágica. Totalmente recomendable. Aunque faltan muchas historias de pitufos como el cracoucas y otros.

The Smurfs Anthology Volume 1, which has the books "The Purple Smurfs", "The Smurf King" (a.k.a. "King Smurf"), and "The Smurfs And The Magic Flute" together in one collection, has the benefit of being in a larger-sized book similar to the original French editions of the Smurfs comic books, which makes for easier reading for older audiences. It contains commentary from Matt Murray and Jim Salicrup about Peyo and some of the stories in this collection, plus the original French covers for the books (although it's disconcerting that the cover for Les Schtroumpfs Noirs is used alongside its English translation "The Purple Smurfs", but it's understandable given the audience that the story is published for). Again the translations use the annoying "me, I don't like" that Papercutz seems to be consistent for using so far with Grouchy's lines which ruin the spirit of the character for English audiences who are so used to hearing him say "I hate" rather than "me, I don't like". (Imagine Grouchy in The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol shouting "me, I don't like hats" instead of "I...HATE...HATS!") Anyway, if you missed the first three Smurf books that Papercutz published or would just like them in bigger print, this is a must-get book for your collection.

Peppermint, the 5 year old smurf fan, review - in her her own words: Peppermint - "I like this book. I understand the word "smurf"". "I like this book because there's Hefty smurf in the book. I like this book because there's the purple smurfs. Well, I do like the blue smurfs better than the purple smurfs because they the purple smurfs say "Gnap!" I also like this book because there's Johan and Peewit."Daddy's review. Like my daughter, I love the smurfs and always have. It was enjoyable to experience the smurfs in their original context of the comic strip as well as learn some of the history of the development of the series. The full size ipad screen works well as a means of enjoying the often small print and artwork of the comic strip medium. A larger computer or television screen might prove even more enjoyable. Any smaller screen than perhaps a 10" would have certainly been frustrating, if not impossible to allow the ability to read some of small print and enjoy some of the small comic strip windows.Peppermint - "all Daddy's should buy this book to read with their daughters."

As I grew up on the TV show, and now I am an avid reader of comic books/graphic novels of all sorts I decided to grab the first volume to see if I liked it or was too childish. Well, I have to say it's more enjoyable than the cartoon series (not to knock it, but...). The artwork and printing of the stories is crisp and clean and it was definitely published by someone who cared. While it's for all ages I think adults, especially those who grew up in the late seventies to eighties, will appreciate it.

My daughters love the Peyo Smurf graphic novels. I don't really though, as the writing is so absolutely tiny, it strains my eyes terribly to read them (and I'm not all that old). I love these anthologies though! They're bigger than the single comics, so the writing isn't quite so impossibly small. The binding and pages are great quality, and the print is vibrant. This book will stand up to reading and last much longer than the single books, and it's more value for the cost as well. We'll be collecting them all.

I first discovered the Smurfs in 1979 in Sweden and in Swedish. I found them irresistible and purchased everything that was then published. A few years later, they came to the US and I purchased them for my young, growing family. Now I have them for my grandchildren. I have volumes #1 & #2, and I have already ordered #3 when it is released. I am as excited as a little boy. Thanks Peyo for this new Smurf Anthology

a very nice collection, printed well, that translates wonderfully today. great for kids and older kids. The price is surprising as well for it's size and length. It's larger than standard american comics, and has quite a few stories (listed above). There are moments of humor that remind me of some of my favorite french comics, and other moments that remind me a bit the personality found in some manga. To me, these books feel timeless and universal.

I read the Smurfs as a child, but I had largely forgotten about them. I have three kids aged 7, 11 and 13. When the Smurf film was shown on TV recently, we all sat down to watch it, but I was not particularly impressed. Then a few months later, I ordered this anthology for the youngest's birthday - and what a pleasant surprise it was! The original Smurf stories are fantastic. They are easily as good as the other childhood classics such as the original Donald Duck stories by Carl Barks, Tintin, and Asterix. The stories are full of humour and surprising little details. There is nothing of the Hollywood schmaltz or cuteness that crept into the film (although credit is due to Hank Azaria in the role as Gargamel). The quality of this hardback edition is excellent, and the book is worth every penny. The original French covers are included as are introductions by Matt Murray. I have already preordered the next edition. Oh, and the children loved it, too!Volume 1 contains the following stories:- The Purple Smurfs (originally known as The Black Smurfs) - a zombie story for kids!- The Smurfs and the Magic Flute- The Smurfnapper- The Smurf King - on the rise and fall of a dictator in the Smurf community.- The Smurfony- The Smurfs and the Magic Flute - with Johan and Pewit.

Appeared in 2013 june it looks reaaaaally nice, the cover has some shiny prints too. I really recommand you to pre-order the next volume too as I did already. :).

Smurfy fun for sure!

bought as a present and loved

My 3 year old loves it,great read