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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes: v. 1, 2, 3 (Calvin & Hobbes) [Box set] [Hardcover]

Bill Watterson
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17 Oct 2005 Calvin & Hobbes
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. 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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  • Hardcover: 1456 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (17 Oct 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0740748475
  • ISBN-13: 978-0740748479
  • Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 28.6 x 30.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Explore! 29 Dec 2005
By Kurt Messick HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
I am writing this on my birthday, having received this as a gift just yesterday. I can't think of a better gift for one's birthday! I have been a fan of Calvin and Hobbes for a very long time - indeed, I have given a lecture that drew upon images and actions of Calvin and Hobbes along with commentary based on their theological/philosophical counterparts. If you think about it, there is a good deal of Calvinist thinking in Calvin, and a good deal of Hobbesian philosophy in Hobbes. But that is, blessedly for most, not the main idea of the books here.

This beautifully produced three-volume set is the complete collection of Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips from the newspapers over the decade that Bill Watterson produced them. I have several paperback editions of these strips, but it invariably happens that a strip I remember is not among the ones I have. For example, for the longest time I searched for the one in which Calvin expresses his difficulty with mathematics, and Hobbes explains that this is nothing - wait until he reaches imaginary numbers (like eleventeen, thirty-twelve, and other such, which tigers of course have a natural instinct for). It might take some thumbing through to find things, but then, who would mind going through this glorious collection?

All of the characters are here - Calvin and Hobbes, and all the long-suffering around them: the teacher Miss Wormwood, Susie, Rosalyn the babysitter, and Calvin's parents (who are not mentioned by name in the strip). There are also the bit players (imaginary or not imaginary) characters such as aliens, the doctor, the principal, Moe, dinosaurs, and more. We re-learn the rules to Calvinball, and re-enter the club G.R.O.S.S. (which is an acronym that stands for Get Rid Of Slimy girlS)....

There are three books, each about 500 pages each. It includes a good introduction with autobiographical information about Bill Watterson, who is known to be a reclusive figure, shying away from the limelight and avoiding marketing opportunities that might have made much more money (those images of Calvin on the various trucks and cars, seen in rather mischievous situations, are actually not authorized by Watterson). Watterson recounts part of his struggle to contain the world of Calvin and Hobbes into such a short space. He also discusses the difficulty and irony of dealing with characters that are very much a part of the culture they are at the same time critiquing. The strips are a bit smaller than might wish, but in order to keep all things in one collection (without going to another large volume, and adding to the already 20+ pounds of this one) I think the decision was a good one to go with the size here.

This makes a fabulous gift, for oneself and for friends. Calvin and Hobbes live forever in the world of imagination. Go explore. Read more ›

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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Ownership 23 Sep 2005
Format:Hardcover
I've just received The Complete Calvin and Hobbes and I was thinking it would be a little similar in size and shape to the Complete Peanuts Volumes that are currently being published - but this is a completely different animal!! Each Volume is much larger and consequently heavier, the quality of the printing is far superior ( similar to the photographed strips in the 10th Anniversary book), the strips are chronological (with their original dates of publication) and with an up to date introduction from Bill Watterson, and thus his quality control seal of approval, this is essntial to any Calvin and Hobbes Fan even if you own all previously published books. Definitive!
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105 of 110 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars You need this in your life. 15 Aug 2006
Format:Hardcover
I am a lifelong Calvin and Hobbes fan and I just got this for my birthday... even as I was opening it I was telling my 2 year old son about my new "loot" as Calvin always refers to presents (and if I can do anything about it then my son will also always refer to presents as loot - it's a natural attitude for anyone!"

Then I saw what was in the box - and I literally cried. Calvin and Hobbes has probably given me more pleasure, laughter and happiness than anything else in print. It has moved me to tears and to laughter and lives with me every day.

If anyone is a fan then this is the ideal gift; if they are not then buy it for them anyway and they will be a fan after about 10 pages.

Mr Watterson - thank you; if equal payment were required for the amount of joy you've brought into my life then I would be in debt to you for the rest of my life.
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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First off, yes this is an expensive item (although Amazon, of course, have it for less than RRP!) but even if you derive only the slightest delight from Calvin & Hobbes, this really is a must own piece of C&H history.

It's a joy to behold before you even open the covers of any of the three volumes - the set is well presented in good quality materials with nice images of our protagonists front and back. Each of the three volumes is epic and, again, well presented. The quality of paper is nice and heavy with a good gloss (but not too shiny) finish.

I find it difficult to describe Calvin & Hobbes to someone who's never heard of it so I won't try but my spin on C&H is that it combines everything that was good about growing up with some wonderful philosophical and wimsical moments that sometimes bring a tear to the eye. It's a comic strip of great humour, joy and touching moments that take you back to times when you didn't care about deadlines and stress just didn't exist.

The skills of the cartoonist (Bill Watterson) are brilliant enough within the 'daily' black and white strips but the Sunday colour strips often break free of the shackles of conventional cartoon drawing into a variety of styles and genres which you really don't expect.

As I said in the intro, if you have ever derived any joy from C&H in the past, then please buy this - it's just wonderful. If you're not familiar then buy it anyway, it's guaranteed to make you make you smile.

One small word of warning - this is one HEAVY item so don't get it delivered anywhere where you're going to have to carry it a long way!!! And if you're getting it delivered to home, stand by with a little tip for your postie!! :)

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By Mark Baker TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
Anyone who read comics strips in the 80's and 90's has one strip that always brings a smile to their face - Calvin and Hobbes. Now, the entire too short run of this classic is collected in one classy set.

For those not familiar, Calvin is a six year old 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.

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 those adventures far out. He might be Spaceman Spiff, battling the evil Zorg who want to torture him by sending him to school. He might create a duplicator and create 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 forward in time to get his completed 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).

This strip was full of creativity and fun. Part of its charm was its ability to give a nostalgic look back at childhood through realist's glasses.

As the series progressed, its creator began 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 set is for the serious Calvin and Hobbes fan. If you aren't already in love 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.

And maybe, someday, we can convince Bill Watterson to come out of retirement and give us further adventures of this wonderful duo. Read more ›

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Calvin and Hobbes 1,2 &3 Books
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Wonderful, it's something everybody should read! This is a very good Collection of everything with C & H. Buy it!
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I LOVE Calvin and Hobbes, these books are perfect for my collection
Its also awsome with the few pages of Bill Wattersons own thoughs about his life and carer
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Complete works, what more can I say ! And a nice packaging in paperback for a such reasonable price. It keeps the smile on your face at each page. Read more
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Fans of Calvin & Hobbes will already know about the comic genius & worldly wisdom of the boy & his tiger. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Markymark
5.0 out of 5 stars A bargain!
This was the same price as the paperback version, so I'm pretty made up about it. Haven't read it yet mind, but if you love C and H you'll love this.
Published 2 months ago by Mr V
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite
This review is biased, because I'm a fan of Calvin and Hobbes. But I really love it, so much so that I am reading it very slowly in order to avoid reaching the end too soon. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Luis Rafael Martin Vazquez
4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy item but awesome content!
Its weight makes it a bit uncomfortable to hold but, anyway, it's the complete collection of Calvin & Hobbes so it is awesome!
Published 2 months ago by Nuno
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive quality, all that I could possibly want
I love Calvin, he makes me laugh and almost cry sometimes.
If you are a Calvin fan you deserve to buy this high quality edition, it's simply perfect. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lakluk
5.0 out of 5 stars All the Calvin & Hobbes you you will ever need
The quality is very good with black and white daily strips and coloured Sunday panels and specials. The print quality is excellent and each strip is large and glorious with all the... Read more
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