Let’s Go Exploring Calvin and Hobbes
Let’s Go Exploring Calvin and Hobbes by Michael Hingston, published by ECW Press on May 1, 2018, is a 144-page exploration of the iconic comic strip created by Bill Watterson. This book delves into the cultural significance of *Calvin and Hobbes*, which has garnered a dedicated following since its debut and retirement in 1995. Hingston investigates the themes of imagination and childhood that permeate the strip, shedding light on the life of its reclusive creator and the impact of his work on popular culture.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of the comic’s enduring appeal, as Hingston discusses how it encapsulates both the joys and challenges of growing up. The book also touches on broader topics such as humor, literary criticism, and the sociology of comic strips. As part of the Pop Classics series, this edition aims to provide accessible insights into why *Calvin and Hobbes* remains a significant cultural phenomenon, making it a valuable addition for fans and scholars alike.
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A fascinating investigation of a beloved comic strip
The internet is home to impassioned debates on just about everything, but there’s one thing that’s universally beloved: Bill Watterson’s comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. Until its retirement in 1995 after a ten-year run, the strip won numerous awards and drew tens of millions of readers from all around the world. The story of a boy and his best friend — a stuffed tiger — was a pitch-perfect distillation of the joys and horrors of childhood, and a celebration of imagination in its purest form. In Let’s Go Exploring, Michael Hingston mines the strip and traces the story of Calvin’s reclusive creator to demonstrate how imagination — its possibilities, its opportunities, and ultimately its limitations — helped make Calvin and Hobbes North America’s last great comic strip.
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