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Exploring Calvin and Hobbes - by Bill Watterson & Robb Jenny (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Go behind the scenes of Calvin and Hobbes with an in-depth look at Bill Watterson's creative process.
- Author(s): Bill Watterson & Robb Jenny
- 160 Pages
- Comics + Graphic Novels, Anthologies
- Series Name: Calvin and Hobbes
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About the Book
"In cooperation with the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, The Ohio State University Libraries."
Book Synopsis
Go behind the scenes of Calvin and Hobbes with an in-depth look at Bill Watterson's creative process. Exploring Calvin and Hobbes blends original artwork, commentary, and interviews--essential for fans, collectors, and comic scholars alike.
Exploring Calvin and Hobbes offers an intimate view of Watterson's artistic vision, published alongside the 2014 exhibition at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Featuring original artwork, rare sketches, and full-color Sunday strips, the book explores the evolution of the iconic comic and the techniques behind its enduring appeal.
With an extensive, revealing interview with Watterson, the volume delves into his inspirations, philosophies, and creative choices, offering fans and scholars alike a rare glimpse into the mind behind one of the most beloved comic strips in history.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Exclusive, in-depth interview with Bill Watterson
- Companion to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibition
- Original Calvin and Hobbes artwork, sketches, and rare images
- Insight into artistic philosophy, influences, and techniques
- Ideal for fans, collectors, comics scholars, and art enthusiasts
Review Quotes
"Bill Watterson talks: This is why you must read the new 'Exploring Calvin and Hobbes' book ... For any true fan of cartooning, it is a must-read, a must-buy, a must-pick-up ...
"Bill Watterson has delivered a gift, a trip down memory lane that is populated densely on each side with personal and professional insights -- some grippingly specific, some that ring universal, many that resonate as both." (Michael Cavna, The Washington Post)
"America's Most Profound Comic Strip" (Christopher Caldwell, The Wall Street Journal)
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