{"title":"Nevin Martell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevin Martell\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the rich intersection of arts and culture, offering insightful explorations of beloved subjects and creative icons. His works provide a thoughtful blend of biography, history, and personal reflection, inviting readers to rediscover familiar figures with fresh perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a warm narrative style, Martell’s books appeal to those who appreciate the nuances of artistic influence and cultural significance. Whether exploring beloved comic strips or other cultural landmarks, his writing offers depth and a genuine affection for his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"looking-for-calvin-and-hobbes-by-nevin-martell-9781441106858","title":"Looking for Calvin and Hobbes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ten years, \u003cem\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the world's most beloved comic strips. And then, on the last day of 1995, the strip ended. Its mercurial and reclusive creator, Bill Watterson, not only finished the strip but withdrew entirely from public life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLooking for Calvin and Hobbes\u003c\/em\u003e, Nevin Martell sets out on a very personal odyssey to understand the life and career of the intensely private man behind \u003cem\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/em\u003e. Martell talks to a wide range of artists and writers, including Dave Barry, Harvey Pekar, and Brad Bird, as well as some of Watterson's closest friends and professional colleagues. Along the way, he reflects upon the nature of his own fandom and the extraordinary legacy that Watterson left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is as close as we're ever likely to get to one of America's most ingenious and intriguing figures, and it's the fascinating story of an intrepid author's search for him, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463482196204,"sku":"9781441106858","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781441106858-looking-for-calvin-and-hobbes.jpg?v=1775033458"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nevin-martell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}