The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book - by Bill Watterson (Paperback)

About the Book

The magical friendship shared by Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes has endeared them to millions of fans. Now, their friendship endures in a full-color collection of Sunday cartoons and original art done for the book, all fit for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Andrews, McMeel & Parker.

Book Synopsis

A colorful celebration of Calvin's wildest adventures, The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book features full-color Sunday strips packed with humor, heart, and tiger-powered mischief--perfect for comic lovers, collectors, and daydreamers of all ages.

The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book collects every Sunday strip from May 24, 1987, to July 30, 1989, showcasing Calvin's adventures in vibrant full color. From imaginative space missions to snowman armies and philosophical debates, Watterson's expansive Sunday panels artistically showcase the creativity and charm of a boy and his tiger.

A favorite of readers young and old, this collection also features fan-favorite storylines and a ten-page Spaceman Spiff adventure, a redrawn classic strip, and an afterword from Bill Watterson. Whether revisiting childhood favorites or discovering Calvin and Hobbes for the first time, readers will delight in this nostalgic tribute to imagination, friendship, and mischief.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Large-format full-color Sunday strips
• Calvin's imaginative space adventures, snowman armies, and daring escapades
• Hobbes' sardonic commentary and playful pounces
• Ten-page Spaceman Spiff story and a redrawn fan-favorite strip
• Watterson's expressive artwork and oversized panel design
• Ideal for fans, collectors, and new readers

Review Quotes

"A student of comics, Watterson drew from an eclectic set of influences...The result was a strip that was vibrant, accessible, and beautiful." (Jake Rossen, Mental Floss)

"At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." (Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post)

"Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes, ' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time..." (Bryan Hood, New York Post)

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.