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The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1 (Volume 1) Paperback – August 29, 2023

by Bill Watterson (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 283 ratings
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The first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven.

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

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 first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.

This compact, portable new format is designed to introduce the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readers, and will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes.

This set is composed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987. It is the first of seven sets total to be released between 2023 and 2026.
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    8+ years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Calvin and Hobbes: Portable Compendium
  3. Print length
    288 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    6.2 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
  6. Publisher
    Andrews McMeel Publishing
  7. Publication date
    August 29, 2023
  8. ISBN-10
    1524884979
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1524884970
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This compact, portable format is designed to introduce this timeless and beloved comic to a new generation of readers!

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Small enough to fit in a backpack, this box set features two 144-page paperback books in a protective slipcase. This set, featuring all the comics from the strip’s launch in November 1985 through March 1987, is the first of seven sets that will be released through 2026.

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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing (August 29, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524884979
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524884970
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8+ years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.2 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
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    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 283 ratings

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Great size and feel for having on the desk, terrible shipping damaged the box
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Great size and feel for having on the desk, terrible shipping damaged the box
I love they are releasing these, although I already own most of the originals these are an awesome addition for the desk and would make an awesome gift to someone of any age! Just reading a couple a day in the morning has been a great treat ever since getting the set. A timeless classic, and priceless wisdom abounds.I wont give it 4 stars because it really is such a wonderful little set, but be warned if you are gift giving or buying to collect a mint copy: Mine came in a pretty thin mailer envelope just shoved in the mailbox and the main box of the set was damaged. You may want to upgrade the shipping to be in a box or buy in person at a store if you need it to be in mint condition. Very annoying to start off the collection with a damaged box.
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KatMama
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable and more manageable than the hardbacks!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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I have all of the paperbacks and the collectors version of the hardbacks, and bought both compendiums so that my young son could have easy access to the wonder of C&H! I appreciate the more compact size of this version, and who can have too much C&H? Buy it!
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Bex
5.0 out of 5 stars Super compact!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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My nephew lost his copies of Calvin and Hobbes in a house fire, so I am replacing them starting with this set. It's C&H, it IS perfection and incredibly smart and funny. These books are nice but very compact, smaller than expected. I prefer the old style bigger books with the color insets, but for the price and to keep things small (house is being repaired, so more spartan lifestyle in the interim), this format is very nice. And he was happy to get them (though I think he did mention the size- so be aware these are small)!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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This product was perfect for my nephew. I loved the books growing up, and this is exactly what I was looking for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like my Calvin and Hobbs.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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Nice little portable travel books. Thumbs in a happy place.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Introducing Calvin and Hobbes to a 10 year old
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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My 10 year old granddaughter had never heard of Calvin and Hobbes. I thought this would hold her interest from tv and games and tweak her imagination. She loves it and now she has a kindle so I will eventually buy the whole series so she can enjoy them as much as we did.
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Anon
5.0 out of 5 stars packaged well - intended for an upcoming gift
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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it appears to be as described! I believe that it will be well received and enjoyed!
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Damon B.
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a must
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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If you grew up reading calvin and hobbes comics than this is a must to have. The artwork on the box and books are amazing and they're the perfect size. And there's SO many good comics in them!
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kriaraki
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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Was a gift for my son.
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Luis Adolfo Ferro Antunes
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito satisfeito.
Reviewed in Brazil on January 17, 2024
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A coleção é muito boa. Material de boa qualidade e as tiras dominicais são coloridas. Vale a compra.
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Luis Adolfo Ferro Antunes
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito satisfeito.
Reviewed in Brazil on January 17, 2024
A coleção é muito boa. Material de boa qualidade e as tiras dominicais são coloridas. Vale a compra.
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Ines louafi
5.0 out of 5 stars Mon fils de 8 ans adore
Reviewed in Belgium on April 16, 2024
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Amusant. Vocabulaire adapté pour un enfant qui est en train d'apprendre l'anglais.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito!
Reviewed in Spain on March 30, 2024
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O livro veio em ótimo estado e superou minhas expectativas. Ansiosa para continuar a coleção!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito!
Reviewed in Spain on March 30, 2024
O livro veio em ótimo estado e superou minhas expectativas. Ansiosa para continuar a coleção!
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Phil
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s Calvin and Hobbes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2024
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If you are looking at this as your first foray into the world of Calvin and Hobbes do not hesitate as they are great. Watterson is up there with Schultz and Barks as one of the great cartoonists; his work consistently makes me (and my 8 year old son) laugh and there is some profundity in his work as well.
If you are already a fan: this is an accessible and easy way to read the strips. The complete collection is great and gives the cartoons the grandeur they deserve but for pick up and read, these are better. I will be getting the full series as they are released.
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Le Tigre
4.0 out of 5 stars j'adore l'ouvre mais pas le format
Reviewed in France on February 7, 2024
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Ne suis pas fan du format, je l'ai découvert dans son format originel (supérieur à A4), celui-là fait... je sais pas, dépliant de la RATP.

Sinon, l'oeuvre est fabuleuse.
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