Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue

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Enjoy this beautiful companion book to the extensive Exploring Calvin and Hobbes exhibition at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library Includes an in depth, original,and lengthy interview with Bill Watterson Exploring Calvin and Hobbes is the catalogue for an exhibition by the same name at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library Museum at Ohio State University that ran in 2014 The exhibit is Bill Watterson s personal exploration of how the wonder of Calvin and Hobbes came to be It includes original art ofCalvin and Hobbes, along with Watterson s original commentary The show also includes art from cartoons and cartoonists that Watterson has identified as influential in the development of his art, including Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, Doonesbury, Pat Oliphant, Jim Borgman, Flash Gordon, Bloom County, and Steadman The book also includes an extensive, original interview with Watterson by Jenny Robb, the exhibition s curator.The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library Museum is the repository of the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection including the entirety of Watterson s Calvin and Hobbes artwork. Best Download [ Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue ] By [ Bill Watterson ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr The 37 page interview with Bill Watterson is reason alone to read this book It is the only in depth interview of him since he retired in 1995 The remainder of the book contains the collection of strips that was on exhibit in 2014 at The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library Museum in Ohio It is a small sampling but just enough to remind you of how wonderful this comic strip was.My favorite quotes from the interview Richard Thompsonsaid he likes to work with small things he notices and his The 37 page interview with Bill Watterson is reason alone to read this book It is the only in depth interview of him since he retired in 1995 The remainder of the book contains the collection of strips that...Bill Watterson is a genius and Calvin and Hobbes is art If I could only have one book to read for the rest of my life, I think a Calvin and Hobbes collection might have to be it Watterson s ability to co...An interesting interview to preface the exhibition comic strips I ve always loved Calvin HobbesA lovely re introduction to Calvin and Hobbes that has made me want to reread the entire thing all over again Loved it as a kid and I ve still loved it every time I ve reread them The interview with Bill Watterson was insigtful and I liked seeing his influences as well as the tools that he used to draw the strip He s even witty whilst describing drawing supplies Clear Plastic Thing With Holes I don t...A great book for any one interested in cartoons or art itself An absolute must for any Calvin and Hobbes fan It includes a rare interview with Watterson covering his views on artistic integrity, his childhood, his inspirations and the million dollar question Is he going to write a new comic It also goes over recurring plot devices, Watterson s fav comic strips and the tools of his trade It has some rare strips which never made to print such as the strips before Calvin had spiky hair and th A great book for any one interested in cartoons or art itself An absolute must for any Calvin and Hobbes fan It includes a rare interview with Watterson covering his views on artistic integrity, his childhood, his ...If I could give this bookthan five stars I would If I were a kid picking up this book in the heyday of my Calvin and Hobbes loveI d have skipped right past the first chunk of the read Too many words But in my old age reflective and appreciative it was this part of the book I was looking forward to most A 35 page QA with the man himself, Bill Watterson, absolutely takes this offering to another level The book is a celebration of the works and career of Watterson as it is ce If I could give this bookthan five stars I would If I were a kid picking up this book in the heyday of my Calvin and Hobbes loveI d have skipped right past the first chunk of the read Too many words But in my old age reflective and appreciative it was this part of the book I was looking forward to most A 35 page QA with the man himself, Bill Watterson, absolutely takes this offering to another level The book is a celebration of the works and career of Watterson as it is celebrated at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library Museum The gallery showing is highlighted by this fantastic back and forth between Watterson and the curator It really gives a great, first hand insight into the career arc of Calvin and his stuffed tiger I enjoyed every minute of it And then to top it off, highlights of his works, his early craftings, insight into his tools of the trade and wonderful hysterical cartoons I found myself laughing out loud numerous times.as I knew I would The work never seems to grow old This...Is there any Calvin Hobbes book that doesn t deserve 5 stars Even if you have all the strips and all the other books, this one is special In a rare peek behind the curtain, this book a companion for a Watterson approved exhibition of the strip at the Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State University offers rare treats for fans a wide ranging interview with Watterson, a look at the history and variations of his strip leading up to the launch of the CH, and an academic analysis o Is there any Calvin Hobbes book that doesn t deserve 5 stars Even if you have all the strips and all the other books, this one is special In a rare peek behind the curtain, this book a companion for a Watterson approved exhibition of the strip at the Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State University offers rare treats for fans a wide ranging interview with Watterson, a look at the history and variations of his strip leading up to the launch of the CH, and an academic analysis of its components with archival quality originals in their blurry, pen and ink and white out glory At once a great behind the scenes look, this book is also a great showcase of an artist and his craft Perhaps not for the casual Calvin Hobbes fan, but who doesn t want to see Watterson s college cartoons and work from his brief stint as a political cartoonist Who wouldn t want to view the early drafts of strips he tried of non CH charact...Oh god , what s not to likeNothing about Calvin can be disappointing.American cartoonist Bill Watterson s creation Calvin and Hobbes continues to be one of the most endearing comic strip characters who amused, entertained and enlightened families worldwide Calvin is an adventurous, intelligent and articulated six year old while his companion Hobbes is caustic and mischievous While their stories are true to their characters, what is strange about them is how Bill Watterson named them after John Calvin, a theologian, and Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher.For fans of C American cartoonist Bill Watterson s creation Calvin and Hobbes continues to be one of the most endearing comic strip characters who amused, entertained and enlightened families worldwide Calvin is an adventurous, intelligent and articulated six year old while his companion Hobbes is caustic and mischievous While their stories are true to their characters, what is strange about them is how Bill Watterson named them after John Calvin, a theologian, and Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher.For fans of Calvin and Hobbes, Exploring Calvin and Hobbes An Exhibition Catalogue will come as a delightful surprise, especially for those who have made Calvin and Hobbes a part of their families While some may argue that these two comic strip characters are for small kids, they have never failed...

Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue
  • English
  • 25 September 2017
  • Paperback
  • 160 pages
  • 1449460364
  • Bill Watterson
  • Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue