Overview
Whether Calvin and Hobbes are blasting off on another interplanetary adventure or approaching warp speed on a downhill wagon ride, their capers consistently charm and refresh their readers' days. In the world that Calvin and his tiger Hobbes share, treasures can be found in the most unlikely places, from the outer regions where Spaceman Spiff travels to the rocks in the backyard—this curious duo roams their world in search of fortunes (and misfortunes!) to be experienced. On his own, Calvin is prey to the insidious killer bicycle, is the arbiter of the Dad poll, is the creator of a legion of snowmen who provide an incisive social commentary, and Hobbes is always there as the perfect companion. Watterson's talent is evidenced by the range of thought-provoking emotions the strip encompasses in addition to the laughs it induces: the loyalty and friendship between Calvin and Hobbes, the challenge of being a patient parent, and the sardonic viewpoint of a cynical six-year-old (""I'm a 21st-century kid trapped in a 19th-century family,"" laments Calvin) combine to make this one of the best-loved strips in cartoon history. Includes strips from August 30, 1993 to April 8, 1995 (excluding April 3 to December 31, 1994, due to reruns)
Full Product Details
Author: Bill Watterson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 30.50cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.640kg
ISBN: 9780836213126
ISBN 10: 0836213122
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 March 1996
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
""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)
""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)"
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.
