Overview
Celebrating ten years of their crazy antics, author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic, Bill Watterson, invites readers to look back at the first ten years—featuring Watterson’s insights and classic comics. ""Watterson re-created the thoughts and feelings of a six-year-old with uncanny accuracy ... Calvin and Hobbes was, simply, the best comic strip."" —Charles Solomon, Los Angeles Times Many moons ago, the magic of Calvin and Hobbes first appeared on the funny pages and the world was introduced to a wondrous pair of friends—a boy and his tiger, who brought new life to the comics page. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of this distinguished partnership, Bill Watterson prepared this special book, sharing his thoughts on cartooning and creating Calvin and Hobbes, illustrated throughout with favorite black-and-white and color cartoons. Includes a collection of strips chosen by Bill Watterson. Includes commentary and annotations on individual strips by Bill Watterson.
Full Product Details
Author: Bill Watterson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Edition: 10th Anniversary ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 29.70cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.742kg
ISBN: 9780836204384
ISBN 10: 0836204387
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 05 September 1995
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes."" (Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post) ""Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes,' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time..."" (Bryan Hood, New York Post) ""A student of comics, Watterson drew from an eclectic set of influences...The result was a strip that was vibrant, accessible, and beautiful."" (Jake Rossen, Mental Floss)
"""A student of comics, Watterson drew from an eclectic set of influences...The result was a strip that was vibrant, accessible, and beautiful."" (Jake Rossen, Mental Floss) ""At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes."" (Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post) ""Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes, ' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time..."" (Bryan Hood, New York Post)"
""A student of comics, Watterson drew from an eclectic set of influences...The result was a strip that was vibrant, accessible, and beautiful."" (Jake Rossen, Mental Floss) ""At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes."" (Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post) ""Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes, ' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time..."" (Bryan Hood, New York Post)
Author Information
Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995.
