Powell, James R., 1960-

A devoted reader of newspaper cartoon strips, Jim Powell began collecting Peanuts cartoon books in the mid-1970s, prompted by obtaining two pure-bred beagles for his son. He cited Linus, talking to Sally, as inspiration:

Panel one -- Linus: "You know what my Grandfather says? Panel two -- Linus: "He says every child should have a dog. . . " Panel three -- Linus: He says that a child who does not have a dog is like a child deprived" Panel four -- Snoopy (lying on top of doghouse): "The actual term is 'Living without benefit of beagle' "

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