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It's a magical world : a Calvin and Hobbes collection / by Bill Watterson.
Record details
- ISBN: 0836222362
- ISBN: 0836221362 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 165 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Publisher: Kansas City, MO : Andrews and McMeel, c1996.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 741.5973 Wat | 31681002591865 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Andrews McMeel
Bid farewell to Calvin and Hobbes in their final collection, where imagination, laughter, and heartfelt reflection combine in unforgettable childhood adventures. Thereâs never been a better, more memorable duo than six-year-old Calvin and Hobbes, his stuffed but real tiger.
In Itâs a Magical World, the saga of Calvin and Hobbes comes to a close with the final strips from March 20 to December 31, 1995. Snowmen turn into imaginative masterpieces, Calvinball erupts into glorious chaos, and father-son camping trips spark both comedy and reflection. Spaceman Spiff blasts off one last time, while Wattersonâs signature balance of humor, insight, and sentiment delivers a farewell that is both joyful and bittersweet.
Black-and-white dailies and full-color Sundays showcase Calvinâs limitless imagination, Hobbesâ sardonic wisdom, and the everyday hilarity of school, home, and play. Environmental satire, social commentary, and moments of quiet introspection highlight Wattersonâs artistry, reminding readers of the fleeting wonder of childhood. This final treasury distills everything that makes the strip unforgettableâmischief, philosophy, and boundless creativityâmaking it a fitting and essential conclusion for fans of all ages.
Highlights:- Final strips of Calvin and Hobbes, capturing the seriesâ conclusion
- Peak creativity in snowmen, snowball fights, and imaginative play
- Chaotic Calvinball games with ever-changing rules
- Father-son camping adventures and philosophical musings
- Environmental and social satire at its sharpest
- Spaceman Spiff adventures and playful daydreams at their peak
- Bittersweet yet joyful farewell to the duo
- Iconic last strip: Calvin and Hobbes exploring fresh snow together
- Both color and black and white strips
- Baker & Taylor
The final collection of comic strips from the enormously popular, syndicated series, which ran in daily newspapers until 1996, includes full-color Sunday strips following the adventures of the inimitable boy and his stuffed tiger. Simultaneous. - Baker & Taylor
The final collection of comic strips from the popular syndicated series follows the adventures of Calvin and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes - Simon and Schuster
When cartoonist Bill Watterson announced that his phenomenally popular cartoon strip would be discontinued, Calvin and Hobbes fans throughout the world went into mourning. Fans have learned to survive -- despite the absence of the boy and his tiger in the daily newspaper. It's a Magical World delivers all the satisfaction of visiting its characters once more. Calvin fans will be able to see their favorite mischief maker stir it up with his furry friend, long-suffering parents, classmate Susie Derkins, school teacher Miss Wormwood, and Rosalyn the baby-sitter. It's a Magical World includes full-color Sundays and has it all: Calvin-turned-firefly waking Hobbes with his flashlight glow; courageous Spaceman Spiff rocketing through alien galaxies as he battles Dad-turned-Bug-Being; and Calvin's always inspired snowman art. There's no better way for Watterson fans to savor again the special qualities of their favorite strip.
