The Essential Calvin and Hobbes
by Bill Watterson
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Book Reviews of The Essential Calvin and Hobbes
Book Review: The greatest comic strip of all time!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I am writing my review for this particular book, my comments here can also be taken to apply to all of the other Calvin and Hobbes books. I own all 16 of them. Yes, I know that means that I have a lot of duplication, but I still like the cover art and original stories that are inside of each book. Anyway, Calvin and Hobbes is my favorite comic strip of all time. And I guess it's kind of cliched to say that, because there are so many other people who also feel that way. Well, that's because this cartoon touches so many people in such a wonderful way. It reminds me of what it's like to be a little kid with a very active imagination. It takes me back to a simpler time when I didn't have to worry about the problems of the "real" world. The stories are great. The characters are very interesting and have lots of personality. I like the way that Watterson draws, and I like the colors that he uses. All 16 of these books are excellent.Book Review: Retain the Vision of Childhood Through Calvin's Imaginaton, Watterson's Pen and Wit
Summary: 5 Stars
Calvin and Hobbes was originally published syndicated in daily newspapers, and "The Essential Calvin and Hobbes" is the first large collection. Consolidating "Calvin and Hobbes" and "Something Under the Bed is Drooling", this book can be enjoyed equally in brief stints or long reading sessions. Full-page color Sunday comics break-up the singular black-and-white strips throughout the book, which begins with "A Nauseous Nocturne", a gripping, illustrative 12-page color narrative about monsters under the bed that threaten Calvin's existence until their impotence against Hobbes the tiger. Through Watterson's evocative pen and witty words, Calvin is constantly animating his world imagining himself as any number of ferocious beasts, fearless explorers, or microscopic creatures. This comic masterfully connects us to the wonder of childhood and gives perspective to the absurdities of the adult world.Book Review: It's a good book
Summary: 5 Stars
The essential C&H starts out with the early comics (I think) so those are a little weird.The poem at the begining is very funny. In one of the first stories Calvin and Susie get in trouble for passing notes ("I WISH WE WERE DEAD!!") And in another one Hobbes cuts Calvin's hair which Calvin says looks like it was cut with a weed-eater.
What I thought was irritating was when it went from early comics to finished comics, which was kind of annoying because I like the early comics.
I conclude this reveiw by saying this is deffinatly worth your money and you'll enjoy it very much.
post script, you might also like getting the indespensible C&H and The Authoritive C&H with this one, they kind of go together.
Book Review: Laughs on every page
Summary: 5 Stars
It is amazing how much insight Bill Watterson has into the life of a six-year-old kid. Sometimes I refer to Calvin and Hobbes as my philosophy books because I can relate so much to them. Now on to the review. This is the best Calvin book you'll find. It's one of the older ones, so the comics look different from the newer ones (not neccesarily a bad thing). This has all of the favorite themes, like Hobbes teasing Calvin about Susie, who's the typical "girl down the street", Calvin's imaginary Spaceman Spiff adventures, and I think this also has Calvin's transmogrifier box' first appearance. Just a really great collection of really great comics. You will laugh your head off at every page turn!Book Review: Calvin & Hobbs made the 80s' a great decade.
Summary: 5 Stars
... The 80s' had the best cartoons ever. We had "Calvin & Hobbs", "The Far Side" and "Bloom County" to entertain us each morning and that made life a whole lot better. "Calvin & Hobbs" was my favorite as it invoked both longings for my childhood and also it was and still remains hilarious. This book is a great start to your Calvin & Hobbs collection.A word of warning though. These cartoons are more addictive than chocolate. I bought this book with the intention of enjoying it a little at a time - read a few pages each night. Needless to say, I read the entire 254 pages in one sitting. I had to finish reading by flashlight as the power was out all over the city that night.