The Days are Just Packed: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection (Volume 12)

Watterson, Bill

ISBN 10: 0836217357 / ISBN 13: 9780836217353

Verlag: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1993

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0836217357-3-18795551

Inhaltsangabe:

Summer adventures, backyard antics, and Calvin’s philosophical musings fill The Days Are Just Packed, a collection brimming with imagination, laughter, and moments that balance comedy with genuine childhood reflection.

Idle summer days burst with adventure in The Days Are Just Packed, covering April 1991 to November 1992. Calvin dreams up fantastical machines, spars with Susie in mischievous pranks, and dives into chaotic Calvinball matches, while Hobbes offers warmth, wit, and sharp perspective. Camping trips, cardboard-box inventions, and philosophical musings highlight Watterson’s imaginative storytelling and expressive artistry, bringing everyday childhood moments vividly to life for readers who grew up reading Calvin and Hobbes as well as those just discovering it.

From bike rides and snowmen to backyard explorations, ordinary experiences transform into extraordinary escapades. Black-and-white dailies and vibrant Sunday strips reveal Watterson’s unmatched ability to mix humor, reflection, and a touch of chaos, capturing both the comedy and wonder of childhood. This treasury is a brilliant celebration of imagination and a must-have for readers of every age.

• A classic Calvin and Hobbes collection featuring iconic storylines with babysitter Rosalyn, lazy day reflections, and cardboard-box inventions
• Watterson’s signature mix of laugh-out-loud comedy and philosophical reflection brings ordinary experiences – school, family, and friendship – to life in unexpected ways
• Ideal for readers who love funny comics, nostalgic humor, and character-driven storytelling, appealing to both longtime fans and new readers

For anyone who remembers how big a small day can feel, The Days Are Just Packed is worth picking up – open the book, follow along, and see how quickly an ordinary afternoon turns into something much bigger.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: 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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Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Days are Just Packed: A Calvin and ...
Verlag: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 1993
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good