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Summary: Reminded me of how much I miss this strip!
Review: This beautifully printed and put together collection is the companion to an exhibition of Calvin & Hobbes strips at Ohio State University. While it doesn't comprise any new material, it is a must have for every Calvin & Hobbes fan for a variety of reasons.First, each cartoon is presented with the original, black and white sketch on the left, and the final, colored version on the right. It is genuinely fascinating to see what color can do for a strip, and it was likewise interesting to observe the number of revisions that Watterson made. Secondly, Watterson's introduction and his notes, which accompany many of the strips, offer wonderful insight into what the strips were meant to portray, and the artistic challenges he faced. While this is similar to what he did in the Tenth Anniversary book, it is obvious that he has gained some perspective over the last six years, and his thoughts are rather more contemplative as a result. Finally, this book is a much needed burst of nostalgia for the trying times we live in. While it has only been six years since the last strip, it feels like much longer. There's something about Calvin & Hobbes that just exudes innocence and a simpler life. It was genuinely refreshing to revisit Calvin's world, and I am now greatly looking forward to rereading all of the collections. If you likewise long for the days when you could open up your newspaper and read this strip, you won't be disappointed by this collection.
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Summary: Reminded me of how much I miss this strip!
Review: This beautifully printed and put together collection is the companion to an exhibition of Calvin & Hobbes strips at Ohio State University. While it doesn't comprise any new material, it is a must have for every Calvin & Hobbes fan for a variety of reasons. First, each cartoon is presented with the original, black and white sketch on the left, and the final, colored version on the right. It is genuinely fascinating to see what color can do for a strip, and it was likewise interesting to observe the number of revisions that Watterson made. Secondly, Watterson's introduction and his notes, which accompany many of the strips, offer wonderful insight into what the strips were meant to portray, and the artistic challenges he faced. While this is similar to what he did in the Tenth Anniversary book, it is obvious that he has gained some perspective over the last six years, and his thoughts are rather more contemplative as a result. Finally, this book is a much needed burst of nostalgia for the trying times we live in. While it has only been six years since the last strip, it feels like much longer. There's something about Calvin & Hobbes that just exudes innocence and a simpler life. It was genuinely refreshing to revisit Calvin's world, and I am now greatly looking forward to rereading all of the collections. If you likewise long for the days when you could open up your newspaper and read this strip, you won't be disappointed by this collection.
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Summary: Waterson Does It Again
Review: This book is awesome! If you are a true Calvin and Hobbes fan, you will get this. It has two versions of every 36 strips in the book, you can even see white-out and erase marks on the rough copies that are shown on the left side. Watterson talks about each strip, including a six page introduction. Calvin and Hobbes fans must get this book!
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Summary: Calvin and Hobbes Sunday Pages 1985 - 1995
Review: This book show real insight into the way Watterson portrayed his cartoons. Awesome book, even has a foreward and rough draft cartoons. Loved it!!
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Summary: A MUST FOR THE C&H FAN IN ALL OF US!
Review: This Calvin and Hobbes collection is a welcome addition to any fans book shelf for two simple reasons. Reason #1 - Creator Bill Watterson writes a foreward with some of his reflections on coming back to his original comic strips after taking the last 5 years off. He also adds some fun insights written below each of his strips. It's a nice touch to see them presented in both B&W and in full color. Shows how much life color can add to any presentation. Reason #2 - Well...Calvin of course. It's all here from the early days to the final days. Fights with Hobbes, Spaceman Spiff, advice from dad, and lunchtime with Calvin. Reading this book will remind you of how much the daily papers miss a quality comic strip of this caliber. As Calvin's dad would say, "Reading a Calvin and Hobbes Book builds character!"
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Summary: Look inside a great mind
Review: This collection satisfies me in so many different ways. First and foremost, it is a great look at many of the best Sunday Calvin and Hobbes strips, restored to their un-editted size and format. In addition, you get both comments from Watterson, and, included are the submitted form of the strips, that is, without inking or editting. Both the comments and the draft strips give great insight into what Watterson was trying to convey with his work. In all, the collection has helped me better appreciate all the other Calvin and Hobbes works I look at, because, beyond the up-front enjoyment of the comic, I now have a feel for the intent of the author
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Summary: Look inside a great mind
Review: This collection satisfies me in so many different ways. First and foremost, it is a great look at many of the best Sunday Calvin and Hobbes strips, restored to their un-editted size and format. In addition, you get both comments from Watterson, and, included are the submitted form of the strips, that is, without inking or editting. Both the comments and the draft strips give great insight into what Watterson was trying to convey with his work. In all, the collection has helped me better appreciate all the other Calvin and Hobbes works I look at, because, beyond the up-front enjoyment of the comic, I now have a feel for the intent of the author
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Summary: the best book by bill watterson
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read by bill watterson
and think that if you like cartoons then you should read this book?
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Summary: This book is in the TOP
Review: This is really one of the best books in my opinion. It really shows me what Bill thinks about his work. But, of couse there are no new comics but still it looks great!! It shows you the comic...PLUS the comic on the newspaper originaly. I think that is awesome! Good work Bill!
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Summary: excellent
Review: truly and surely one of the best ways to spend a Sunday afternoon if you are bored. READ THIS! it has some of the best and most inventive comedy ever!
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