Exploring Calvin and Hobbes

An Exhibition Catalogue

By: Bill Watterson

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Paperback | 1 February 2015 | Edition Number 1

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160 Pages

Age
0 - 99

Dimensions(cm)
21.59 x 27.43 x 1.52

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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

Exploring Calvin and Hobbes offers a chance to revisit this beloved strip from a new angle. Learn the “inside information” on its creation and spend a little more time with characters that still feel like home.

Industry Reviews

"America's Most Profound Comic Strip" (Christopher Caldwell, The Wall Street Journal)
"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)

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