The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book

A Collection of Sunday Calvin and Hobbes Cartoons

Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About the Book

A colorful celebration of Calvin's wildest adventures, The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book features full-color Sunday strips packed with humor, heart, and tiger-powered mischief—perfect for comic lovers, collectors, and daydreamers of all ages.

The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book collects every Sunday strip from May 24, 1987, to July 30, 1989, showcasing Calvin's adventures in vibrant full color. From imaginative space missions to snowman armies and philosophical debates, Watterson's expansive Sunday panels artistically showcase the creativity and charm of a boy and his tiger.

A favorite of readers young and old, this collection also features fan-favorite storylines and a ten-page Spaceman Spiff adventure, a redrawn classic strip, and an afterword from Bill Watterson.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Large-format full-color Sunday strips
  • Calvin's imaginative space adventures, snowman armies, and daring escapades
  • Hobbes' sardonic commentary and playful pounces
  • Ten-page Spaceman Spiff story and a redrawn fan-favorite strip
  • Watterson's expressive artwork and oversized panel design
  • Ideal for fans, collectors, and new readers

Whether you are revisiting childhood favorites or discovering Calvin and Hobbes for the first time, delight in this nostalgic tribute to imagination, friendship, and mischief.

About the Author

Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 3, 1989)
  • Length: 128 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780836218527

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Raves and Reviews

"At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." (Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post)

"Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes,' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time..." (Bryan Hood, New York Post)

"A student of comics, Watterson drew from an eclectic set of influences...The result was a strip that was vibrant, accessible, and beautiful." (Jake Rossen, Mental Floss)

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