Bill Watterson: Calvin and Hobbes Sunday Pages, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Beschreibung

New York Times best-seller!
Everyone misses Calvin and Hobbes .
It reinvented the newspaper comic strip at a time when many had all but buried the funnies as a vehicle for fresh, creative work. Then Bill Watterson came along and reminded a new generation of what older readers and comic strip aficionados knew: A well-written and beautifully drawn strip is an intricate, powerful form of communication. And with Calvin and Hobbes , we had fun - just like readers of Krazy Kat and Pogo did. Opening the newspaper each day was an adventure. The heights of Watterson's creative imagination took us places we had never been. We miss that.
This book was published in conjunction with the first exhibition of original Calvin and Hobbes Sunday pages at The Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library. Although the work was created for reproduction, not for gallery display, was a pleasure to see the cartoonist's carefully placed lines and exquisite brush strokes. In an attempt to share this experience with those who were unable to visit the exhibition, all of the original Sunday pages displayed are reproduced in color in this book so that every detail, such as sketch lines, corrections, and registration marks, are visible. On the opposite page the same comic strip is printed in full color. Because Watterson was unusually intentional and creative in his use of color, this juxtaposition provides Calvin and Hobbes readers the opportunity to consider the impact of color on its narrative and content.
When I first contacted Bill Watterson about the possibility of exhibiting his original work, I used the term "retrospective." He replied that we might be able to do an exhibit, but that calling it a retrospective made him uncomfortable. He felt that a longer time was needed to put Calvin and Hobbes in the historical perspective implied by that term. Nonetheless, this show is a "look back" at the comic strip as we revisit favorites that we remember. Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages 1985-1995 is particularly interesting because each work that is included was selected by Bill Watterson. His comments about the thirty-six Sunday pages he chose are part of this volume. In addition, he reflects on Calvin and Hobbes from the perspective of six years, and his essay provides insights into his life as a syndicated cartoonist.
Reprint books of Calvin and Hobbes are nice to have, but the opportunity to see the original work and read Bill Watterson's thoughts about it is a privilege. He generously shared not only the art, but also his time and his thoughts. When I first reviewed the works included in the exhibit, I knew that everyone who visited it would begin with laughter and end with tears.
On behalf of all who enjoyed Calvin and Hobbes , thank you, Bill Watterson.
--Lucy Shelton Caswell, Professor and Curator The Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library, June 2001

Klappentext

Celebrate a decade of Calvin and Hobbes Sunday strips selected by Bill Watterson himself in stunning full color. Sunday Pages 1985-1995 is a must-have for fans craving timeless humor, vivid artistry, and the imaginative adventures of a boy and his tiger.

Sunday Pages 1985-1995 spans a full decade of the most iconic Calvin and Hobbes Sunday strips, presenting Watterson's best work in breathtaking expansive color pages. Readers are transported through daring space missions, dinosaur battles, and thoughtful philosophical musings, all brought to life with rich detail and expressive artistry.

This collection offers an immersive look at the creativity and wit that made Calvin and Hobbes a cultural phenomenon. Perfect for fans, collectors, and new readers alike, it showcases Watterson's exceptional storytelling while highlighting memorable characters and enduring humor.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Complete decade-long selection of Sunday strips (1985-1995)
• Large full-color pages emphasizing Watterson's artistry
• Classic storylines and recurring characters in vivid detail
• Humorous, imaginative, and thoughtful adventures of Calvin and Hobbes
• Behind-the-scenes insights and commentary on creative process
• Perfect for longtime fans, art enthusiasts, and newcomers

A gem for Calvin and Hobbes fans, collectors, and anyone who appreciates comics as both humor and art. Take in Watterson's eye-catching Sunday strips and see why these stories feel bigger than a single panel can hold.