The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Box Set)

Watterson, Bill

ISBN 10: 0740748475 / ISBN 13: 9780740748479

Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005

About this Item

Recent reprint. Still in original plastic wrap. 2005 Large Hardcover. 1440 pp. 11 x 12 1/2. "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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Box Set)
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0740748475
• ISBN 13: 9780740748479
• Binding: Large Hardcover
• Illustrator: Bill Watterson
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Weight: 353 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

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.

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes 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.

This definitive hardcover edition offers an introductory essay by Bill Watterson, full-color cover and spot art from the classic Calvin and Hobbes collections, 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, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is the 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.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 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
   

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 1995.

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