So it is a welcome opportunity to discover what lies behind the pen and ink drawings of such a popular comic strip. Most other cartoonists, it seems, either do not want to verbally express their feelings or views, or are not encouraged to do so. The outstanding feature of this book are the extensive comments and essays by Watterson which provide a unique insight into the mind of one of the 20th century's greatest cartoonists. Rather it is a historical retrospective of the most significant strips of the comic's 10 year run, chosen by the artist for their role in developing the strip and establishing the characters. This is not simply a compilation of the latest year or two of Calvin and Hobbes strips, and neither is it a "best of" collection in the traditional sense. Of all the Calvin and Hobbes books (with the possible exception of The Compete Calvin and Hobbes, The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book is the best one. The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book
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