An Exhibition of Adventure

The most beloved duo of the comic pages is back in Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue (Andrews McMeel Publishing, March 10, 2015, $19.99). Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2015, Calvin and Hobbes remains one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum presented the Exploring Calvin and Hobbes exhibition in 2014.

 

Exploring Calvin and Hobbes provides a selection of Watterson’s works that appeals to both superfans (who know every strip by heart) and those who discover the strip for the very first time through the catalogue. Coupled with original artwork and Watterson’s fascinating commentary about his creative processes (including an exclusive interview with the museum’s curator, Jenny Robb), this in-depth, one-of-a-kind volume gives readers the opportunity to appreciate Watterson’s unique perspective through an extensive portfolio of his daily and Sunday comics. Inside, readers will get a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Calvin and Hobbes in chapters devoted to:

 

• The inspiration behind Calvin and Hobbes and its characters

• A look into Watterson’s early work as a rising cartoonist

• How Calvin and Hobbes came into newspaper syndication

• The artistic tools and techniques used to illustrate the strip

• An analysis of recurring themes within the strip

 

Nurturing every child’s lust for adventure while inspiring companionship and smiles across the globe, Exploring Calvin and Hobbes is the perfect exhibition catalogue for collectors  and gift-givers looking to revisit the world’s most memorable comic strip.

 

 

About Bill Watterson

Often referred to as a “comic genius,” Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Watterson retired in 1995.

 

To learn more about The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, visit www.cartoons.osu.edu.

 

Source: Andrews McMeel Publishing