{"product_id":"fort-wayne-in-a-nutshell-a-cartoon-retrospective-by-steve-smeltzer-paperback","title":"Fort Wayne in a Nutshell: A Cartoon Retrospective by Steve Smeltzer - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven L. Smeltzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFort Wayne in a Nutshell: A Cartoon Retrospective is a collection of 75 funny, full-color, and family-friendly cartoons about the people, places, and things in Indiana's second-largest city, Fort Wayne, IN\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach page includes a funny cartoon and a helpful paragraph describing the cartoon's connection to Fort Wayne culture, from building the first fort to modern times. For instance, in addition to a cartoon about the Fort Wayne Three Rivers Festival, that page also includes a paragraph that contains a brief history of when, where, and how the first festival began. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is an ideal book for the people of Fort Wayne and those from surrounding cities, counties, or people planning a move to Fort Wayne. It's also an excellent book as a gift for family and friends who have moved away from Fort Wayne. \u003c\/b\u003eThe book's unique blend of humor and information might evoke a sense of nostalgia, making it a perfect tool to bring back fond memories of the city. \u003cb\u003eWho knows, maybe they will read it, get homesick, and move back to town. \u003c\/b\u003eLaugh along and learn something from original single-panel cartoons about this Northeastern Indiana city's landmarks, legends, institutions, retail establishments, and so much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll of these cartoons were created by \u003cb\u003eFort Wayne native Steve Smeltzer\u003c\/b\u003e, whose work has appeared in publications such as \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweetwater Music Calendars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wall Street Journal, Chicago Health Magazine, Reader's Digest, Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, and Better Homes and Gardens\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book makes a nice gift for yourself or your friends and family. It's a fun, easy-to-read exploration into the world of our hometown, Fort Wayne, Indiana.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52711140983091,"sku":"9798332358968","price":33.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/hvhpKzneyi9798332358968.webp?v=1763510218","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/fort-wayne-in-a-nutshell-a-cartoon-retrospective-by-steve-smeltzer-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}