“The book itself is in proportion to the dimensions of a newspaper strip. The accompanying essay – always a must read in any LOAC volume – goes a long way to educating the reader about Herriman and Baron Bean, and it’s an incredible package.” — Scoop
“Once again The Library of American Comics sets the standard for archival and reprint quality. In addition to the historical importance of this volume in the annals of comic history, Baron Bean also provides a detailed look back at the sociological issues in America at that time.” — New York Journal of Books