Since this beloved comic strip debuted in 1979, the world has watched the Patterson family grow up in real time—and to many readers, they feel like family. This series of deluxe hardcovers presents the daily strip in its original sequence from the beginning, with all of the Sunday comics printed in their original color. Each volume also contains annotations by creator Lynn Johnston detailing her inspiration for certain strips, funny anecdotes, and other reflections on her Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Choose from Volume 1 (1979-1982), Volume 2 (1983-1986), Volume 3 (1986-1989). Subsequent volumes forthcoming. Hardcovers, 9"w x 11 ½"h, 544 pages each.