They're back: Calvin, the six-year-old dirty tricksmeister and master of indignation and his warm, cuddly philosopher sidekick, Hobbes. A tiger who...
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Jan 09, 2012
Paul
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by Bill Watterson, published in 1992.
Another fantastic collection of Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes cartoons. There is just so much fun and mayhem to enjoy in this collection it’s hard to quantify how great it is.
This collection, “The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes”, is the collected cartoons of “The Revenge of the Baby-Sat” and “Scientific Progress goes “Boink”. Absolutely fantastic fun.
In this collection we get to see the first appearance of Stupendous Man, Defend More...
Another fantastic collection of Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes cartoons. There is just so much fun and mayhem to enjoy in this collection it’s hard to quantify how great it is.
This collection, “The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes”, is the collected cartoons of “The Revenge of the Baby-Sat” and “Scientific Progress goes “Boink”. Absolutely fantastic fun.
In this collection we get to see the first appearance of Stupendous Man, Defend More...
Jan 06, 2012
Rose
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Trying to choose a favorite Calvin and Hobbes book really is not entirely unlike trying to choose a favorite child. These books were a seminal part of my childhood; I've reread them so many times throughout childhood, the teen years, and adulthood that I'm not exaggerating when I say that if you start quoting one of the strips, I can almost guarantee that I'll be able to give you the punchline from memory.
"The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes" is a treasury made up of what may More...
"The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes" is a treasury made up of what may More...
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Aug 07, 2011
Alice
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I just happened to pick this book up while visiting a friend, and, the next thing I knew, it was hours later. I read these when they were originally syndicated in my hometown newspaper, and I read Scientific Progress Goes "Boink" and The Revenge of the Baby-Sat. I could read these a million times and still want to read them again.
These are definitely written to be appreciated on several levels, which is what makes them so rereadable. I had one perspective on them when I wa More...
These are definitely written to be appreciated on several levels, which is what makes them so rereadable. I had one perspective on them when I wa More...
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Jun 07, 2011
This book is also porcupined with markers. I'm pretty sure I have both The Revenge of The Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", but this book also has cartoons that don't appear in either.
Comic strips have been through several Golden Ages. Calvin & Hobbes was part of the twilight years of one of these.
I never have quite understood the contempt for comic strips on the part of some people. Many are, in fact, 'great literature', in every sense. They' More...
Comic strips have been through several Golden Ages. Calvin & Hobbes was part of the twilight years of one of these.
I never have quite understood the contempt for comic strips on the part of some people. Many are, in fact, 'great literature', in every sense. They' More...
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Jun 11, 2010
Allysha
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I have had this book for about 4 years now and I had yet to read it. I decided to finally read this book because I had read so many higher level books for my independent reading; I needed a break. This book was as cute as I thought it was going to be. Calvin is very intelligent and so is his stuffed tiger Hobbes. The way he talks and the things he does are not what a normal grade school kid would do. Like any other kid he hates school and dreams big. I enjoyed reading this book very much. I woul
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Sep 16, 2008
Ron
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May not be great literature, but Bill Watterson sees something which most of us don't. My life has been diminished by not having the joy of opening the daily paper to some new insight to ourselves through his eyes.
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Feb 02, 2011
A.S. Halsey
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REVIEW COMPLETE
Calvin is not your average first grader, this much is for sure. With a mind bordering on genius and a vocabulary some adults wouldn't even understand, you'd think he'd be the top of his class. Unfortunately, the opposite is true - he just can't seem to apply himself in school. There are so many more interesting things he could be doing - getting revenge on his sadistic babysitter Rosalyn, inventing machines that go "boink" out of cardboard boxes, and forming no More...
Calvin is not your average first grader, this much is for sure. With a mind bordering on genius and a vocabulary some adults wouldn't even understand, you'd think he'd be the top of his class. Unfortunately, the opposite is true - he just can't seem to apply himself in school. There are so many more interesting things he could be doing - getting revenge on his sadistic babysitter Rosalyn, inventing machines that go "boink" out of cardboard boxes, and forming no More...
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May 26, 2007
Dawn
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Can I just say how sad I am that people have turned Calvin into a pissing sticker on the back of their trucks?
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Dec 09, 2007
Amanda
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Love this! Read it. Over and over again.
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Jan 20, 2012
Nathan
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The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury
Written by Bill Watterson in 1992
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes is the 10th installment in the series out of 18 books. This book was released in October 1992 and is a combination of comic strips from two other Calvin and Hobbes books, The Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes “Boink.”
These books are about an obvious two characters from th More...
Written by Bill Watterson in 1992
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes is the 10th installment in the series out of 18 books. This book was released in October 1992 and is a combination of comic strips from two other Calvin and Hobbes books, The Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes “Boink.”
These books are about an obvious two characters from th More...
Jul 30, 2009
Greg
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Yet another among the books published by Bill Watterson from the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip that I have enjoyed. My children have literally worn out these collections of C&H comics, and with good reason. C&H is a unique blend of homespun philosophy, side-splitting humor, and insight into the human (child and adult) condition. Watterson's insights into, and sly digs at, various social, familial, and other institutions of modern life are masterful.
Jul 18, 2009
Airi's Timing is Off
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Although Mr. Watterson meant the title to be satiric, I really do find any Calvin and Hobbes collection to be indispensible. Of the comic strip in general, it touches on the deepest roots of human nature, it is uplifting, it is contemplative,it's exquisite. I'd like to send a shoutout to my buddy Monica's brother Willie! Thanks man, without you, I might've never encountered the magic of a certain six-year-old's world.
Jul 10, 2011
Josette
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My favourite comic characters of all time - Calvin, Hobbes, Susie Derkins, Calvin's parents, Roz the babysitter, Mrs Wormwood, Moe and other characters that appear in the comics. :)
I used to read them from cover to cover in a day. One thing, it's easy to read because they're just comics, so not many words. Second thing is that the jokes are simply hilarious and I wanted more. I love Calvin and Hobbes!
I used to read them from cover to cover in a day. One thing, it's easy to read because they're just comics, so not many words. Second thing is that the jokes are simply hilarious and I wanted more. I love Calvin and Hobbes!
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Oct 21, 2008
Peter
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Strangely enough, this is one of the most influential books of my life. Read it as a kid, and loved it. Reread it piecemeal several times over the years and loved it every time. I try not to read it with my kids though because it gives them dangerous ideas.
I love Watterson's artistic drive. As his strip became more popular he negotiated with his syndicate to get more control over the format. If I recall, he lost about half of his Sunday sales, but he gained the freedom to work outsid More...
I love Watterson's artistic drive. As his strip became more popular he negotiated with his syndicate to get more control over the format. If I recall, he lost about half of his Sunday sales, but he gained the freedom to work outsid More...
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Jun 01, 2011
Julie
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Oh, I absolutely adore Calvin and Hobbes! I found a whole shelf of these books in my basement, they belong to my father. i started reading this one and couldn't put it down. I love them :) They really show the magic that there is to childhood. Are kids the only ones who really are in touch with reality? Is hobbes real or a stuffed animal? Who knows, that's the magic to it all :D
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Mar 22, 2009
Josh
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Added as one of the favorite comic strip of my childhood. While I have read most if not all of Watterson's C&H anthologies, this was the first I received. I use to stay up late at night with a flashlight reading the same books many times over. Any C&H is good read for all ages and highly recommended as a gift for your kids.
Apr 12, 2011
kathryn alexis
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Calvin and Hobbes manages to be both an excellent childhood favorite and the best bathroom literature in existence. Whenever I happen to pick up any of the Calvin and Hobbes collections I end up sitting on the floor, completely engrossed for hours. These never get old and never fail to make me laugh.
Dec 07, 2010
Lewis
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I thought this book was probably the most "Indespensible" comic book ever to be read. Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes go on the most thrilling adventures ever imagined.
This book was very humourous and I recomend it to both adults and children.
Lewis Peterson
This book was very humourous and I recomend it to both adults and children.
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Dec 12, 2009
Lemonitsa
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Calvin and Hobbes are just wonderful! This book was a joy to read. I tried to read only about 20 pages a night to make it last longer :)
Calvin is such a great character and with his antics and musings makes one think about many serious things. I hope to get another collection soon.
Calvin is such a great character and with his antics and musings makes one think about many serious things. I hope to get another collection soon.
Oct 18, 2009
Sweta
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Calvin and Hobbes are really funny! the comics in this book will make you laugh out loud! Hobbes is Calvin's stuffed tiger... but Calvin thinks Hobbes is a real tiger!!!!! They many fun,DANGEROUS adventures! :) If you want a laugh you should definitely read this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 03, 2010
Santi
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These comic books are the best ive ever read. I can spend the whole summer reading these. These books are funny and extremely true. The writer/drawer is the best ive ever seen. He writes words of wisdom and childhood in these. You can enjoy these books forever.
Nov 29, 2009
Psychophant
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It is an excellent condensation of all the magic that made Calvin and Hobbes so special. Real life truths and reflections, in an incredibly pleasant package.
I would love to have the full collected set, but in the meantime this is an easily portable alternative.
I would love to have the full collected set, but in the meantime this is an easily portable alternative.
Aug 02, 2011
Dan
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Calvin and Hobbes books are great fun and really witty humor! A childhood staple comic book for me, but even now I go back and read them and understand the humor on a different level (now that I know the meanings of some of the words!). Great books.
May 25, 2010
Lia
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My review for all Calvin and Hobbes books is this:
When you need to relax and laugh, this is a great place to go. Watterson is insightful, hilarious, and very, very funny. Highly recommended.
I grew up on C&H, and I'm very glad I did.
When you need to relax and laugh, this is a great place to go. Watterson is insightful, hilarious, and very, very funny. Highly recommended.
I grew up on C&H, and I'm very glad I did.
Jan 14, 2010
Ramos
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Alberto- Calvin and Hobbes is about a kid named calvin who is very selfish.He has a stuffed tiger named Hobbes that he pretends he is alive. Calvin has many problems at school,like a bully named Moe,and he is sent to the principals office almost everyday.He is always playing pranks on his neighbor, Susie Derkins. This will make you laugh out loud while you read it!!!!!!!
George - Calvin and Hobbes is actually a series and it is SO good. Calvin always picks on his neighbor and school More...
George - Calvin and Hobbes is actually a series and it is SO good. Calvin always picks on his neighbor and school More...
Dec 07, 2008
amy
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Calvin and Hobbes in some ways fall into the same category as Joni Mitchell and geology: why didn't anyone tell me about them when I was little? Why didn't I go looking for them? How was I to know such things could possibly exist?
Feb 02, 2012
Alisha
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Because you can't always be reading Nobel Prize winners.
Also, because who doesn't love C&H?
Although I confess that rereading as a parent, there were times I cringed a little. Sometimes Bill is a little too dead-on...!
Also, because who doesn't love C&H?
Although I confess that rereading as a parent, there were times I cringed a little. Sometimes Bill is a little too dead-on...!
Oct 15, 2011
Chrissy
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- Relax. Stupidity produces antibodies.
- Life in the great suburban outback is certainly fraught with peril.
- Adjectives fail me.
- But considering my life's in shambles right now, couldn't you at least take the blame?
- Life in the great suburban outback is certainly fraught with peril.
- Adjectives fail me.
- But considering my life's in shambles right now, couldn't you at least take the blame?
Oct 05, 2009
Lauren
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I honestly think this book is to blame for me being a smart ass. Bill Watterson continues to remind me how to be a kid, a very annoying sarcastic kid. Force it upon your children. Especially if they hate/ have trouble reading.
Mar 31, 2009
Davelowusa
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I decided to bring only one C&H book to New York with me, and I'm glad it was this one. As the title states, it really is indispensable, housing some of Watterson's all-time best strips.
