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Scientific Progress Goes Boink
A Calvin and Hobbes Collection
Series: Calvin and Hobbes
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Ideal for fans of witty and thoughtful comic humour, especially those who appreciate clever social commentary and imaginative storytelling from Calvin and Hobbes.
Cartoons follow the adventures of imaginative young Calvin and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, as they cope with bullies, babysitters, and the other everyday problems of growing up.
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Calvin’s inventions backfire hilariously in Scientific Progress Goes Boink—a popular collection full of duplicator mishaps, space-time adventures, and classic Calvin and Hobbes chaos.
Calvin’s duplicator and wild experiments take centre stage in Scientific Progress Goes Boink, spanning September 1989 to July 1990. Multiple Calvins, time-travel escapades, and cardboard-box inventions fuel non-stop hilarity. Stupendous Man, Spaceman Spiff, and Tracer Bullet make standout appearances, while snowball wars, mutant armies, and spirited debates about science, ethics, and creativity push Calvin’s imagination to its limits.
Expressive black-and-white dailies and vibrant Sunday strips showcase Watterson’s humour, artistry, and philosophical insight. Unique to this volume is The Yukon Song, original material created especially for the collection, adding playful charm and clever commentary. Together, these stories highlight Watterson’s unmatched ability to mix slapstick, satire, and thoughtful reflection into unforgettable adventures.
Highlights:
- Duplicator storyline with multiple Calvins
- Winter mayhem and cardboard box mishaps
- Stupendous Man, Spaceman Spiff, and Tracer Bullet adventures
- Philosophical musings on science, invention, and morality
- Awkward encounters and rivalry with Susie Derkins
- Expanding Calvinball games
- Original content: The Yukon Song
- Clever social commentary
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780836218787
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 1991
Country: United States
Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 221.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 345g
Pages: 128
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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