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Exploring Calvin and Hobbes : an exhibition catalogue / Bill Watterson ; [text by Jenny E. Robb].

Watterson, Bill, (artist.). Watterson, Bill. Works. Selections. (Added Author). Robb, Jenny E., (author.). Ohio State University. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, (host institution.).

Summary:

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 of Calvin 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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781449460365 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 1449460364 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: viii, 151 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 28 x 22 cm
  • Publisher: Kansas : Andrews McMeel, ©2014.

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General Note:
Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum, Ohio State University, March 2014.
Target Audience Note:
950L Lexile
Subject: Watterson, Bill > Exhibitions.
Calvin (Fictitious character : Watterson) > Exhibitions.
Hobbes (Fictitious character) > Exhibitions.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System.

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Bethlehem Main Library j741.5 (Text) 33062009369357 Juv Graphic Available -


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