Marmaduke Scholastic Paperback, c.1967

Story

Brad Anderson created Marmaduke in 1954, basing the dog's expressive face on his own. This specific edition brought the gentle giant into the hands of millions of schoolchildren through the iconic Scholastic Book Fair program.

Maker / Origin

Brad Anderson was a prolific cartoonist who drew Marmaduke for over 60 years until his death in 2015. He collaborated with Phil Leeming in the early years to capture the chaotic humor of life with a dog that doesn't know its own size.

Condition & Value

The book shows significant signs of age, including a notable tear on the right edge of the front cover and typical 'foxing' or browning of the pages. These condition issues place it on the lower end of the collector scale. The wear reduces value by roughly 50% compared to a mint copy. Value is driven by nostalgia rather than rarity.