The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
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New York Times best-seller!
Watterson’s imaginative approach to his material and his inventive graphics have made Calvin and Hobbes one of the few universally admired by additional cartoonists.” –Charles Solomon, Los Angeles Times Book Review
Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most well loved 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 Perfect 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 fantastic 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, make it 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 thoughts, 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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I used to look forwards to Calvin and hobbes every morning when I grew up until, at age 11, it finished. I have many fond memeories of this Comic, but going back to them is to some extent disappointing. While some are amusing others are regularly dull. For every work of genius there is a sad retread of an older joke. These were meant to be read once a day, and reading a large group really wears you out. I permanently thought the comic was a bit overrated, and it seems that Watterson may have been a one-trick pony since so many of his comics are basically the same gag over and over. After the Greatness that was the Far Side collection, I reflect my hopes may have been too high, but that Collection is definetly a better value.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
I used to be fond of that comic strip as it was unrestricted daily in your paper.
but 15 years or so later, it looks like the strip really lacks diversity. it permanently gets back to a very limited amount of key issues or gags and over 25 pounds later (it’s heavy not only because of its completeness but also because the publisher obviously selected the heaviest stock available) you’re getting bored of the same situation coming over and over again.
not to mention the average job the publisher did at crafty the set.
you might want to stick to your ancient soft paperbacks.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
Jameson Thottam Sideseat review of Calvin and Hobbes
Jameson L Thottam – Intro Overview
Anyone who read comics strips in the 80’s and 90’s has one strip that permanently brings a smile to their face – Calvin and Hobbes. Now, the entire too fleeting run of this classic is collected in one classy set.
Jameson James Thottam: For persons unfamiliar
For persons not familiar, Calvin is a six year ancient boy growing up in a house with his parents. His best friend is his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who happens to be real, but only to Calvin. Together, the two get into all kinds of scraps, mainly because Calvin is the poster child for obnoxious kids. The fact that his parents haven’t strangled him is a major miracle.
Jameson Thottam: A Treat for the eyes & mind
For the reader, this is a wonderful treat, because it means we get to watch Calvin in one adventure after another refusing to learn anything. And his imagination makes persons adventures far out. He might be Spaceman Spiff, battling the evil Zorg who want to torture him by sending him to school. He might make a duplicator and make duplicates of himself to ease his homework load. He might don his Stupendous Man costume to fight his nemesis Babysitter Fiend. Or he might use his time machine to travel forwards in time to get his concluded homework from his future self. And don’t forget a nice round of Calvinball. Or a meeting of the top secret club GROSS (Get Rid Of Slimy girlS).
Jameson Luke Thottam: Creativity at its best
This strip was full of creativity and fun. Part of its charm was its ability to give a evocative look back at childhood through pragmatist’s glasses.
Jameson L Thottam ..Waterman’s social commentary
As the series progressed, its creator started to include some social satire in his strips. This became seriously hysterical. I just loved Calvin’s gum magazine “Chewing.”
This set is designed for collectors. It includes everything done for the strip over the years in three hardbound books collected in a slip case. This includes an all new introduction as well as covers and extra illustrations done for the collections over the years. The largest draw back is the size. These are heavy books, and it’s really hard to curl up with them and read for a few hours.
Jameson Thottam ***only for the right fan***
This set is for the serious Calvin and Hobbes fan. If you aren’t already in like with these characters, find a collection today so you can meet them. Either way, you’ll want the paperback collections for your everyday Calvin and Hobbes reading.
Jameson Thottam – Someday history will repeat itself with Bill
And maybe, someday, we can convince Bill Watterson to come out of retirement and give us further adventures of this wonderful duo.
Jameson Thottam
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
There were excellent days and then terrible days…..Snowman the best….Additional
days…You just go “Huh?”
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
I have got a request for providing a review before getting the item itself. I have a feeling that my money has got wasted. The deliver estimate was agreed as 24th september but amazon website has been showing it as shipped since last 2 weeks whereas I haven’t received it. Can a name suggest me what am I supposed to do in such a case?
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5