World Famous Comics: The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin & Hobbes) (v. 1, 2, 3)
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin & Hobbes) (v. 1, 2, 3)
By: Bill Watterson Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Format: Box set Label: Andrews McMeel Publishing Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 1440 Publication Date: October 04, 2005 Release Date: October 04, 2005
Watterson's imaginative approach to his material and his inventive graphics have made Calvin and Hobbes one of the few universally admired by other cartoonists." --Charles Solomon, Los Angeles Times Book Review
Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. The entire body of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons published in a truly noteworthy tribute to this singular cartoon in The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Composed of three hardcover, four-color volumes in a sturdy slipcase, this edition includes all Calvin and Hobbes cartoons that ever appeared in syndication. This is the treasure that all Calvin and Hobbes fans seek.
Amazon.com Review: An Excerpt from Bill Watterson's Introduction:
"I’ve loved comic strips as long as I can remember. As a kid, I knew I wanted to be either a cartoonist or an astronaut. The latter was never much of a possibility, as I don’t even like riding in elevators. I kept my options open until seventh grade, but when I stopped understanding math and science, my choice was made. There is great personal satisfaction in attending to detail and quality, and I remain very proud of the standards the strip met day after day. I also liked the responsibility of knowing that, succeed or fail, it was all my own doing. This approach kept the strip very honest and personal--everything having to do with Calvin and Hobbes expressed my own ideas, my own values, my own way. I wrote every word, drew every line, and painted every color. It’s a rare gift to find such fulfilling work and I tried to show my appreciation by giving the strip everything I had to offer."
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impressive I was quite impressed with my purchase. I expected the delivery to take more than a week. I got it within the week.
Everyone's Must Have! A must have for everybody. After years of collecting the books... Finally I kept enough money to owned this collection. This is a collection that every kid must grow up with. Calvin and Hobbes is just great, after years of reading it I still find it great fun to read it again. It just refused to go out of date. Still give me a smile or two or even a great laugh. Now, even my kid is reading it. She just love it. I just hope every kid will have a chance to read this amazing work. God bless Bill Watterson... a true gifted artist and storyteller.
Comic fan I rate "Calvin and Hobbes" among the best comic strips ever written. Having the complete collection in hardback format is a must for a real comic fan. The printing is good both for black and white and colour strips. Every strip has its publication date. In the long term, the books can present some problems, because the pages are glued to the back, but a careful use of them can prevent long-term wear and tear.
Teenage Son's "Best Gift Ever" I got this as a birthday gift for my son who is going to college this up coming year. He read all three books cover to cover!! They will serve as a good vent when he needs a break from studies through college and into his career.
Calvin and Hobbes have a fantastic "philosophy-of-life" and some great messages to deliver to anyone of any age though the eyes of a child (with very adult weaknesses for fun).
A great book This was a perfect deal. Clear description and a shipment with no problems. Communication was not a problem.
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"I’ve loved comic strips as long as I can remember. As a kid, I knew I wanted to be either a cartoonist or an astronaut. The latter was never much of a possibility, as I don’t even like riding in elevators. I kept my options open until seventh grade, but when I stopped understanding math and science, my choice was made. There is great personal satisfaction in attending to detail and quality, and I remain very proud of the standards the strip met day after day. I also liked the responsibility of knowing that, succeed or fail, it was all my own doing. This approach kept the strip very honest and personal--everything having to do with Calvin and Hobbes expressed my own ideas, my own values, my own way. I wrote every word, drew every line, and painted every color. It’s a rare gift to find such fulfilling work and I tried to show my appreciation by giving the strip everything I had to offer." 
