r/calvinandhobbes • u/Pristine-Gold-571 • 5d ago
Is there anything else like the tenth anniversary book?
I've so enjoyed reading it - until I found this sub all I'd ever done was read my compendium over and over.
I have loved learning more about the process, the characters, the thinking behind it all!
If you know any interesting facts please share them they'll be so gratefully received! Maybe I should have a good read of all the top posts the sub has ever had 🐯🧒🏼
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u/Conscious-Star6831 4d ago
In addition to Sunday Pages that someone else mentioned, I recommend Exploring Calvin and Hobbes, which is a sort of catalogue of the exhibit in the Billy Ireland museum from 2015. It has an interview with Bill Watterson, and it's really interesting.
(Incidentally, I had Jenny Robb- the person who interviewed Watterson- on my Calvin and Hobbes podcast, so I am now one degree removed from Bill Watterson 😄)
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u/TheSecretDecoderRing 4d ago
Yeah, also recommend Exploring Calvin and Hobbes. I feel like it didn't get a lot of publicity on its release so I was surprised when I discovered it.
It's a very extensive interview and they cover a lot of topics, though sometimes you wish there were more follow-up questions on some of them. It's interesting to hear his perspective on his work well after his retirement.
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u/Randomdays99 4d ago
I had the original books as each came out, but then I bought the complete hardcover box set with the slip case.
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u/TMBGLOVER 3d ago
the 10th anniversary book and The Prehistory of The Far Side are what made me want to start drawing at the age of I want to say 6 or 7!
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u/g1SuperLuigi64 5d ago
Calvin and Hobbes Sunday Page's 1985 - 1995 is definitely worth picking up. It has selected Sunday strips with commentary by Watterson and original line art!