The Complete Calvin and Hobbes

Brief Description:
Brings together every "Calvin and Hobbes" cartoon that has ever appeared in syndication, along with stories and poems from classic collections.

Review Quotes:
"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)

Review Quotes:
"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)

Biographical Note:
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.
Online:
gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/

Review Quotes:
"Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes, ' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time..." (Bryan Hood, New York Post)

Publisher Marketing:
The complete Calvin and Hobbes collection in one deluxe package. This three-volume hardcover box set celebrates Bill Watterson's art and storytelling while providing a complete journey through the magic of Calvin and Hobbes . With a compelling introduction, full-color artwork, and every daily and Sunday cartoon that appeared in newspapers, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a must-have for fans, collectors, and new readers who want to experience these iconic adventures from start to finish.

• Every daily and Sunday strip from 1985-1995
• Boxed set of three oversized hardcover volumes
• Iconic story arcs and beloved characters
• Highlights Watterson's wit, artistry, and philosophical depth
• Perfect for collectors, longtime fans, and new readers
  

Review Citations:

• Publishers Weekly 08/22/2005 pg. 44 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• Ingram Advance 09/01/2005 pg. 90 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover)
• Entertainment Weekly 10/07/2005 pg. 79 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 01/01/2006 pg. 90 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• Library Journal 01/15/2006 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• Books & Culture 01/01/2007 pg. 12 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover)
• Wilson Nonfiction Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio: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.