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Exploring Calvin and Hobbes

An Exhibition Catalogue
By Bill Watterson and Robb Jenny
Series: Calvin and Hobbes
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Exploring Calvin and Hobbes is the official catalogue of a 2014 exhibition at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Curated by Robb Jenny, it features Bill Watterson's personal insights alongside original Calvin and Hobbes artwork. The book also showcases influential cartoons and artists cited by Watterson, such as Peanuts, Pogo, and Krazy Kat. An extensive interview with Watterson deepens the exploration of his celebrated comic strip.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This title is perfect for fans of Calvin and Hobbes, cartoon enthusiasts, and readers interested in the artistic influences behind one of the most beloved comic strips. It also appeals to those curious about the history and craft of cartooning.

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Enjoy this beautiful companion book to the Calvin and Hobbes exhibition. Includes an in-depth, original, and lengthy interview with Bill Watterson.

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Exploring Calvin and Hobbes is the catalogue for an exhibition by the same name at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at Ohio State University that ran in 2014. The exhibit is Bill Watterson's personal exploration of how the wonder of Calvin and Hobbes came to be. It includes original art of Calvin and Hobbes, along with Watterson's original commentary.

The show also includes art from cartoons and cartoonists that Watterson has identified as influential in the development of his art, including Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, Doonesbury, Pat Oliphant, Jim Borgman, Flash Gordon, Bloom County, and Steadman.

The book also includes an extensive, original interview with Watterson by Jenny Robb, the exhibition's curator.

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is the repository of the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection (including the entirety of Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes artwork).

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Praised as "America's Most Profound Comic Strip" by Christopher Caldwell of The Wall Street Journal, the book has been called essential reading by Michael Cavna of The Washington Post. Cavna highlights Watterson's blend of personal and professional insights that offer both specific anecdotes and universal themes, making it a heartfelt journey for fans and cartoon lovers alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781449460365

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 274.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 785g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Bill Watterson Non-Fiction Robb Jenny Series: Calvin and Hobbes

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. Online: gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/

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