The Essential Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury

by Bill Watterson

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Calvin & Hobbes is a trearure and here you can have a whole bunch of them in one book. Perfect for anyone who grew up with the pair and perfect for anyone you want to introduce to their wit and wisdom for the first time.

Perhaps the most brilliant comic strip ever created, Calvin and Hobbes continues to entertain with dazzling cartooning and tremendous humor.

Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes has been a worldwide favorite since its introduction in 1985. The strip follows the richly imaginative adventures of Calvin and his trusty tiger, Hobbes. Whether a poignant look at serious family issues or a round of time-travel (with the aid of a well-labeled cardboard box), Calvin and Hobbes will astound and delight you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781449414177
Publisher:	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date:	11/12/2013
Series:	Calvin and Hobbes Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	126,308
File size:	58 MB
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About the Author

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 1996.

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Editorial 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)

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