The debate rages as to which publication can be called the first comic book, but there's no doubt that FAMOUS FUNNIES – A CARNIVAL OF COMICS is in the running for many reasons. While collections of newspaper strips and other collections had been around for decades, the size and shape of FAMOUS FUNNIES was among the first to appear in what would become the modern comic book size and format. It was an experiment that turned out to be very successful, and in the midst of a Great Depression helped spawn what remains today an exciting the thriving industry. The original is extremely rare and expensive, but thanks to Gwandanaland you can own, hold, and read this incredible book for a fraction of a fraction of the cost of that collectible! Special thanks go out to Titansfan, who scanned and shared this file online, making publication possible. THE PUBLICATION OF THIS BOOK (AND MANY MORE) IS ONLY DUE TO THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF DAN SCHLISSEL