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Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9780740748479
Format: Box set
ISBN: 0740748475
Label: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1440
Publication Date: 2005-10-04
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Release Date: 2005-10-04
Studio: Andrews McMeel Publishing

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New York Times best-seller!

Watterson's imaginative approach to his material and his inventive graphics have made Calvin and Hobbes one of the few universally admired by other cartoonists." --Charles Solomon, Los Angeles Times Book Review

Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. The entire body of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons published in a truly noteworthy tribute to this singular cartoon in The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Composed of three hardcover, four-color volumes in a sturdy slipcase, this edition includes all Calvin and Hobbes cartoons that ever appeared in syndication. This is the treasure that all Calvin and Hobbes fans seek.

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Summary: great compialation of memories
Comment: I figure, if your looking at this product your either intent on buying it or your just drooling because you dont have the cash. so, this review isn't really necessary. Nevertheless you might like to know that i am ecstatic over this collection. I've loved Bill Waterson's cartoons since i first got a hold of my older brother's copy of "its a magical world". So i thought it was only right to pass on the wisdom of Calvin&Hobbes to MY younger brother this past Christmas. its so awesome to finally have all the reality/fantasy of C&H in one compialation that will, hopefully, last a long time, (that is if Sam doesn't spill Coke on it).

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Summary: Best collection of Bill Wattersons work
Comment: I had been looking for a collection of Calvin & Hobbes and decided to take a chance since this one was on sale. I'M SO GLAD I DID. THIS COLLECTION IS FANTASTIC! The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin & Hobbes) (v. 1, 2, 3)

The binding is beautiful, built to last many years. The printing is clear and sharp, the colors just pop off the page. It is a size that allows easy reading. The sections are arraigned to keep sequential themes or story lines intact.

You will not be sorry you invested in this terrific set (all 24 pounds worth!). I like this one so much I intend to purchase several more that are offered from the same publisher. BUY IT NOW; or you will regret it later when it's out of print!

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Summary: The Amazing Calvin and Hobbes
Comment: This complete set is a fitting tribute to one of the finest comic book artists ever to pick up a pen. Along with the countless strips that make Calvin and Hobbes the artistic amazement and phenom that it is, this collection also has a biographical introduction that gives some insight into the enigmatic figure that is Bill Waterson. Whether these books be for the experienced Calvin and Hobbes aficionado or one of the lucky few who have never had the opportunity to read a collection, this is a great way to celebrate and savor the greatest comic strips of all time.

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Summary: Well worth it
Comment: I think very few can afford spending this much right now. This collection is well worth it.

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Summary: The Authoritative, Indispensable, Essential Calvin & Hobbes
Comment: I grew up reading Calvin & Hobbes in the newspaper every morning, and I bought every C&H book as they came out. But I found this exhaustively complete (and extremely heavy) compilation to be an absolute must-have. Every strip is included and printed in the original publication order, along with the dates on which each strip ran. As an added bonus, Vol. 1 includes a detailed preface by author Bill Watterson, and all three books contain all the original cover artwork and extras from previous collections, such as the poem "A Nauseous Nocturne" first seen in "The Essential Calvin and Hobbes."

The books' large size and weight make them a bit too unwieldy for a bedtime read, but don't let their girth or the price prevent you from adding this to your library.

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