An Excerpt from Bill Watterson's Introduction:

"I’ve loved comic strips as long as I can remember. As a kid, I knew I wanted to be either a cartoonist or an astronaut. The latter was never much of a possibility, as I don’t even like riding in elevators. I kept my options open until seventh grade, but when I stopped understanding math and science, my choice was made. There is great personal satisfaction in attending to detail and quality, and I remain very proud of the standards the strip met day after day. I also liked the responsibility of knowing that, succeed or fail, it was all my own doing. This approach kept the strip very honest and personal--everything having to do with Calvin and Hobbes expressed my own ideas, my own values, my own way. I wrote every word, drew every line, and painted every color. It’s a rare gift to find such fulfilling work and I tried to show my appreciation by giving the strip everything I had to offer."

Exclusive Images from the New Collection

The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book

Weirdos from Another Planet!

Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons

New York Times best-seller!

Watterson's imaginative approach to his material and his inventive graphics have made Calvin and Hobbes one of the few universally admired by other cartoonists." --Charles Solomon, Los Angeles Times Book Review

Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. The entire body of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons published in a truly noteworthy tribute to this singular cartoon in The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Composed of three hardcover, four-color volumes in a sturdy slipcase, this edition includes all Calvin and Hobbes cartoons that ever appeared in syndication. This is the treasure that all Calvin and Hobbes fans seek.

I figure, if your looking at this product your either intent on buying it or your just drooling because you dont have the cash. so, this review isn't really necessary. Nevertheless you might like to know that i am ecstatic over this collection. I've loved Bill Waterson's cartoons since i first got a hold of my older brother's copy of "its a magical world". So i thought it was only right to pass on the wisdom of Calvin&Hobbes to MY younger brother this past Christmas. its so awesome to finally have all the reality/fantasy of C&H in one compialation that will, hopefully, last a long time, (that is if Sam doesn't spill Coke on it).

I had been looking for a collection of Calvin & Hobbes and decided to take a chance since this one was on sale. I'M SO GLAD I DID. THIS COLLECTION IS FANTASTIC! The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin & Hobbes) (v. 1, 2, 3)

The binding is beautiful, built to last many years. The printing is clear and sharp, the colors just pop off the page. It is a size that allows easy reading. The sections are arraigned to keep sequential themes or story lines intact.

You will not be sorry you invested in this terrific set (all 24 pounds worth!). I like this one so much I intend to purchase several more that are offered from the same publisher. BUY IT NOW; or you will regret it later when it's out of print!

This complete set is a fitting tribute to one of the finest comic book artists ever to pick up a pen. Along with the countless strips that make Calvin and Hobbes the artistic amazement and phenom that it is, this collection also has a biographical introduction that gives some insight into the enigmatic figure that is Bill Waterson. Whether these books be for the experienced Calvin and Hobbes aficionado or one of the lucky few who have never had the opportunity to read a collection, this is a great way to celebrate and savor the greatest comic strips of all time.

I think very few can afford spending this much right now. This collection is well worth it.

I grew up reading Calvin & Hobbes in the newspaper every morning, and I bought every C&H book as they came out. But I found this exhaustively complete (and extremely heavy) compilation to be an absolute must-have. Every strip is included and printed in the original publication order, along with the dates on which each strip ran. As an added bonus, Vol. 1 includes a detailed preface by author Bill Watterson, and all three books contain all the original cover artwork and extras from previous collections, such as the poem "A Nauseous Nocturne" first seen in "The Essential Calvin and Hobbes."

The books' large size and weight make them a bit too unwieldy for a bedtime read, but don't let their girth or the price prevent you from adding this to your library.