{"product_id":"the-complete-calvin-and-hobbes","title":"The Complete Calvin and Hobbes","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrings together every \"Calvin and Hobbes\" cartoon that has ever appeared in syndication, along with stories and poems from classic collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBill 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. \n\u003cbr\u003eOnline: \n\u003cbr\u003egocomics.com\/calvinandhobbes\/\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes, ' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time...\" (Bryan Hood, New York Post)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe complete \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e 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 \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e. With a compelling introduction, full-color artwork, and every daily and Sunday cartoon that appeared in newspapers, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Complete Calvin and Hobbes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eis a must-have for fans, collectors, and new readers who want to experience these iconic adventures from start to finish.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Calvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e collects every daily and Sunday strip from 1985 to 1995, spanning the series' entire 10-year run. Readers can follow Calvin's boundless imagination and Hobbes' witty companionship in every adventure, from snow goons and Calvinball to daring space missions and philosophical musings. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis definitive hardcover edition offers an introductory essay by Bill Watterson, full-color cover and spot art from the classic \n\u003ci\u003eCalvin and Hobbes \u003c\/i\u003ecollections, and all of the special illustrated stories and poems that appeared in previous books. Exquisitely printed on art paper with a sturdy slipcase for display, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Calvin and Hobbes \u003c\/i\u003eis \n\u003cb\u003ethe ultimate treasure for fans, collectors, and new readers eager to experience every laugh, adventure, and heartfelt moment of one of the most beloved comic strips of all time.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery daily and Sunday strip from 1985-1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed set of three oversized hardcover volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic story arcs and beloved characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights Watterson's wit, artistry, and philosophical depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors, longtime fans, and new readers\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/22\/2005 pg. 44 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eIngram Advance\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2005 pg. 90 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/07\/2005 pg. 79 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2006 pg. 90 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/15\/2006 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooks \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2007 pg. 12 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Nonfiction Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780740748479, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eWatterson, Bill\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBill Watterson is the creator of \n\u003ci\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. \n\u003ci\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOnline: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003egocomics.com\/calvinandhobbes\/\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Watterson, Bill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrews McMeel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2005-09-06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Humor|Form|Comic Strips \u0026amp; Cartoons|Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels|Reference, Guides \u0026amp; Companions|Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels|Action \u0026amp; Adventure|Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels|Anthologies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Comic books, strips, etc|Hobbes (Fictitious character)|Calvin (Fictitious character)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 22.25 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780740748479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780740748479\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154044092694,"sku":"SP-9780740748479","price":281.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780740748479_spiral.png?v=1774931311","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-complete-calvin-and-hobbes","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}