Looking for Calvin and Hobbes

Name: Looking for Calvin and Hobbes
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781441106858
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The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and his Revolutionary Comic Strip

By Nevin Martell

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Looking for Calvin and Hobbes chronicles Nevin Martell's personal journey to understand Bill Watterson, the reclusive creator of the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, which ended in 1995. Martell interviews friends, colleagues, and fellow artists, reflecting on both Watterson's legacy and his own experience as a fan, offering a unique glimpse into the life of one of America's most intriguing cultural figures.
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Ideal for fans of comic art, cultural biography readers, and those fascinated by the creative process and privacy in the arts. Also suited for anyone interested in the legacy of iconic comic strips and the enigmatic figures behind them.

For ten years "Calvin and Hobbes" 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. This title traces the life and career of the intensely private man behind Calvin and Hobbes.

An affectionate and revealing book about uncovering the story behind this most uncommon trio - a man, a boy and his tiger.

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For ten years, Calvin and Hobbes 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.

In Looking for Calvin and Hobbes, Nevin Martell sets out on a very personal odyssey to understand the life and career of the intensely private man behind Calvin and Hobbes. 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.

This 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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as a "wonderful, warm, and informative book" by Comics Worth Reading, the work captures the magic of Watterson and his creation. The New York Times notes Martell's balance between fan enthusiasm and journalistic diligence, while highlighting the poignant reminder that some aspects of such legends remain elusive. The narrative evokes the spirit of Calvin and Hobbes with genuine affection and humour, despite the author's never meeting Watterson.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781441106858

Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Nevin Martell Non-Fiction

About the Author

Nevin Martell is the author of Standing Small: A Celebration of 30 Years of the LEGO Minifigure, Dave Matthews Band: Music for the People and Beck: The Art of Mutation. He is a Contributing Editor at Filter magazine and his music journalism has appeared in Paste, Giant, Men's Health, High Times, and Flaunt, as well as online at RollingStone.com. Currently, he lives with his wife in Washington, DC, where he writes full time. You can find him online at www.nevinmartell.com.