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The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book (Paperback)

~ Bill Watterson (Author) "IF YOU'RE GOING TO TEAR AROUND WITH A SQUIRT GUN, DO IT OUTSIDE!..." (more)
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'It makes me wish I'd read it when I was six so I'd have had all the right answers for Mum and Dad's often illogical wrath.' ABERDEEN EVENING EXPRESS 'You can't go wrong with THE CALVIN & HOBBES LAZY SUNDAY BOOK.' DERBY EVENING TELEGRAPH --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The magical friendship shared by Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes has endeared them to millions of fans in their comic strip appearing in more than 800 newspapers and in millions of books. Now their friendship endures in a full-color collection of Sunday cartoons and original art done for the book, all fit for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Whether visiting other planets as Spaceman Spiff, transmogrifying into a dangerous dinosaur, or just hanging around with Hobbes, Calvin's adventures display a showcase for the masterful art of Bill Watterson. The enlarged format of full-color Sunday illustrations provides more room for all the action and imagination inherent in each Calvin and Hobbes enterprise. Readers will delight in pages enlivened with the bright color images of this precocious pair embroiled in all kinds of predicaments. Watterson engages readers of all ages with the seemingly endless imagination of Calvin, tempered by the more thoughtful Hobbes. The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book will provide many lazy Sunday afternoons of smiles and laughter.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (January 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0836218523
  • ISBN-13: 978-0836218527
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,961 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's All Colorful Art!, January 8, 2004
If all the other Calvin and Hobbes books I have are excellent, then surely this one must be great. All the comics in this wonderful collection are in color, and are rendered incredibly well. If you thought the original Sunday comics were good, then you'll love the rich color of these.

This book opens with a 10 page mini-story about Spaceman Spiff, Interplanetary Explorer Extraordinaire. The art in this story is very good. I think that Bill Watterson was born in the wrong era. He would have been much happier in the era when Sunday comics were permitted a full page to tell a refined story, where the art was rich with detail.

Once into the book you get a collection of comics that originally appeared in Sunday newspapers. While the humor level varies, most will make you smile, and some will give you laughs. It would be impossible to describe the variety stories, but a couple of examples will help.

In one story Calvin has glued paper feathers to his arm in order to fly. Consistent with Bill Watterson's father's profession (he's a patent attorney), Calvin tells Hobbes that he will get the patent when his device works. Hobbes gives Calvin a heave over a cliff with predictable results. Hobbes advises Calvin, "Don't sell the bike shop, Orville."

For a Mother's Day related strip, Calvin has created a Mother's Day card, including a poem he wrote himself. Included in the poem are comments regarding the size of his allowance, and the poem ends with a request to get out of bed and cook breakfast. His mothers comment? "I'm deeply moved."

This collection is filled with a variety of Calvin and Hobbes staples. Calvin the dinosaur makes several appearances, there are a variety of snowman comics, there are a number of with Susie Derkins, and Calvin's usually bizarre viewpoint of life. Given the quality of the book, the longer length of the strips, and the full color, I consider this book to be a very good value, particularly when you consider other graphic books of similar size. Bill Watterson has been a consistently good writer and artist, and each of these full page, full color strips will be a treat for fans of the series and anyone else in need of a smile.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I rate this book up there with all Calvin and Hobbes stuff., February 21, 1998
The Calvin & Hobbes Lazy Sunday book brings together all the best Sunday Calvin & Hobbes strips. Its full-color illustrations are wonderful, and the strips are funny (WOW)! This Book definitely rates where I rate all Calvin and Hobbes books. The Best.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It Is all Colorful Art, September 8, 2006
If all the other Calvin and Hobbes books I have are excellent, then surely this one must be great. All the comics in this wonderful collection are in color, and are rendered incredibly well. If you thought the original Sunday comics were good, then you'll love the rich color of these.

This book opens with a 10 page mini-story about Spaceman Spiff, Interplanetary Explorer Extraordinaire. The art in this story is very good. I think that Bill Watterson was born in the wrong era. He would have been much happier in the era when Sunday comics were permitted a full page to tell a refined story, where the art was rich with detail.

Once into the book you get a collection of comics that originally appeared in Sunday newspapers. While the humor level varies, most will make you smile, and some will give you laughs. It would be impossible to describe the variety of stories, but a couple of examples will help.

In one story Calvin has glued paper feathers to his arm in order to fly. Consistent with Bill Watterson's father's profession (he's a patent attorney), Calvin tells Hobbes that he will get the patent when his device works. Hobbes gives Calvin a heave over a cliff with predictable results. Hobbes advises Calvin, "Don't sell the bike shop, Orville."

For a Mother's Day related strip, Calvin has created a Mother's Day card, including a poem he wrote himself. Included in the poem are comments regarding the size of his allowance, and the poem ends with a request to get out of bed and cook breakfast. His mothers comment? "I'm deeply moved."

This collection is filled with a variety of Calvin and Hobbes staples. Calvin the dinosaur makes several appearances, there are a variety of snowman comics, there are a number of with Susie Derkins, and frequently these strips feature Calvin's usually bizarre viewpoint of life. Given the quality of the book, the longer length of the strips, and the full color, I consider this book to be a very good value, particularly when you consider other graphic books of similar size. Bill Watterson has been a consistently good writer and artist, and each of these full page, full color strips will be a treat for fans of the series and anyone else in need of a smile.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We love Calvin and Hobbes
All the Calvin books are so cute. These are well made for the price and will be shared with family and friends. Read more
Published 6 days ago by annieokie

2.0 out of 5 stars Calvin and Hobbes
The book was supposed to be used, but in very good condition. On the cover, half the color was missing, at least one page had been written on, and the title page fell out upon... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bill Watterston

5.0 out of 5 stars The Calvin & Hobbs Lazy Sunday Book
My Fiance and my Dad both like Calvin and Hobbs and I got them both books for x-mas. It is nice to see grown men laugh out loud and say "Come see this." Keep them coming.
Published 4 months ago by G. Franklin

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Humor!!!
Calvin and Hobbes is the BEST comedy series EVER!!!! I have eight books, and all are amazing. It had my parents doubled over in laughter!!! Read more
Published 8 months ago by I'm a Balehead

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect little well-- Lazy Day book!
These are a great collection of Sunday toons. You can open it anywhere and just jump on it... It is all in color and perfect! Read more
Published 10 months ago by James Robson

4.0 out of 5 stars My son loves it.
Delivery tooks about 2wk.
Book was good. My son loves it. He reads every night.
Published 16 months ago by Sung H. Cho

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Calvin and Hobbes
I'm a huge Calvin and Hobbes fan so I cannot really give a very objective view.... but I really liked the book and is EXACTLY what I want to read on a Lazy Sunday!
Published on December 19, 2007 by Crystal Crockett

5.0 out of 5 stars FUN READ
This is great anytime---you can pick up and read any or all quickly and have fun!!
Published on October 27, 2007 by Elizabeth Todd

5.0 out of 5 stars Calvin the imaginative
This collection takes place mostly in summer/fall and the theme is around lazy days and Sundays as well. Read more
Published on May 27, 2007 by Reading Public

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST SUNDAY COMIC COLLECTION FROM WATTERSON
This collection is the best from Watterson. 5 stars. Calvin and Hobbes are great in this one.
Published on June 17, 2006 by R. Strickland

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