Calvin and Hobbes: Vol 1

by Bill Watterson

Book Overview

The first book collection of the classic and beloved Calvin and Hobbes comic strip "Most people who write comic dialogue for minors demonstrate surprisingly little feel for--or faith in--the original... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0440844819
• Release Date: April 1992
• Publisher: TIME WARNER PAPERBAC
• Length: 160 Pages

Customer Reviews

Great book, not so good condition

I love Calvin and Hobbes, so the book itself is great, but I ordered one in "Good condition". It is not in good condition, by my standards at least. The back cover has a line from being folded and has a few tears. The front cover is dirty. The inside actually looks good save for a few stains. I would call this book well-loved if anything. For a $5 book I can't complain, just be aware before purchasing.

Calvin rules

This was one of the first books my son started reading. While Calvin has a little bit of an attitude, some of the jokes went right over his head. I think it's a safe, fun way to encourage a child to start reading, and tolook at life in a fun, humerous way.

Oh, Nostalgia

I picked this one up after far too long an intermission. Calvin's adventures remain timeless, his antics winsome, his spirit soaring. The book that started it all, with all its poignant observations, philosophical ruminations, and side-splitting hilarity. I really hope Bill Watterson spends his much deserved free time egging the houses of the guys who write "Boondocks" and "Family Circus."

The very first Calvin and Hobbes

This is the first Calvin and Hobbes collection, which is clearly obvious when you flip through the first few cartoons and seen that our heros look a little less polished than they would later on. Nevertheless, Bill Watterson's genius was clearly evident from the start. He wastes little time introducing his characters, and merely assumes that we understand that Hobbes will only appear as a real tiger while Calvin is alone. Watterson is a comic genius whose reclusive presence has been sorely missed on the funny pages since his retirement. All we have left are his books. And this is the first of a fantastic series.

THE BEST COMIC BOOK THIS CENTURY!

This book was great with fun filled pages. It was a great book to read, and read over again. Calvil and Hobbes was a fun book to read after reading the other books from Bill Watterson. It gives you a great look at how the whole thing began. The first pages show how calvin and hobbes met, and throught the book you run into many crazy ideas and funny jokes. This book was good because I could relate to a lot of the things mentioned in it. After reading the book I wanted to read all of the other books. Since then I have bought every one of Tim Wattsons, Calvin and Hobbes books. I suggest that you too join in on the fun.