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The Essential Calvin And Hobbes

Calvin & Hobbes Series: Book Three
By Bill Watterson
Series: Calvin and Hobbes
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The Essential Calvin and Hobbes collects the best-loved strips from Bill Watterson's iconic comic series, alongside material from Something Under the Bed is Drooling and 12 pages of new content. Through the mischievous adventures of Calvin and his tiger Hobbes, the book offers witty insights on childhood imagination and adult life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is perfect for fans of humour and comic strips, appealing to both children and adults who appreciate sharp, thoughtful wit and timeless reflections through the lens of childhood.

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By the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, by the National Cartoonists' Society. The book contains material taken from "Calvin and Hobbes" and "Something Under the Bed is Drooling", and also 12 pages of new material.

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By the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, by the National Cartoonists' Society.

The Essential Calvin And Hobbes contains material taken from Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under the Bed is Drooling, and also includes 12 pages of new material.

Series: Calvin and Hobbes

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MIDWEEK praises Watterson for uniquely capturing the child’s worldview and imagination while cleverly commenting on adult life and the absurdity of the world. The cartoons are described as very funny and resonant, often raising knowing smiles.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751512748

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bill Watterson
  • Foreword by Charles Schulz
  • Illustrated by Bill Watterson
  • Foreword by Charles Schulz
  • Illustrated by Bill Watterson
  • Foreword by Charles Schulz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 667g

Pages: 256

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Bill Watterson won the 1986 Reuben Award as Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, nominated by the National Cartoonist's Society.

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