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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes

Bill Watterson

The complete Calvin and Hobbes collection--now in an accessible, affordable four-volume paperback set. Perfect for fans, collectors, and new readers eager to experience every laugh, adventure, and heartfelt moment of this iconic series.

This four-volume paperback edition contains every published Calvin and Hobbes strip from 1985 to 1995, as well a thoughtful introductory essay by Bill Watterson, full-color cover and spot art from the classic Calvin and Hobbes collections, and all of the special illustrated stories and poems that appeared in previous books. Ideal for families, new readers, and longtime fans, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is the ultimate celebration of Watterson's storytelling, humor, and philosophy while providing a complete journey through the magic of Calvin and Hobbes.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Complete collection of all Calvin and Hobbes strips (1985-1995)
  • Four paperback volumes in a durable slipcase
  • Full-color Sunday strips and black-and-white daily strips
  • Perfect for fans, collectors, families, and nostalgic readers
  • Affordable and portable edition of the original hardcover set

Book Details

  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
  • Publish Date: Nov 13rd, 2012
  • Pages: 1456
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Original - undefined
  • Dimensions: 15.20in - 13.75in - 6.30in - 17.50lb
  • EAN: 9781449433253
  • Categories: Form - Comic Strips & CartoonsAnthologiesReference, Guides & Companions

About the Author

Watterson, Bill: - 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.

Online:

gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/

Praise for this book

"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)