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Something Under the Bed Is Drooling
A Calvin and Hobbes Collection
Book #2 of Calvin and Hobbes
Foreword by Pat Oliphant
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Monsters under the bed, mutant snowmen, and time-travel chaos—Calvin and Hobbes turn ordinary childhood into an extraordinary, heart-filled, philosophical adventure in Something Under the Bed Is Drooling.
In Something Under the Bed Is Drooling, Calvin and Hobbes take childhood imagination to new heights. Hobbes pounces, Susie schemes, and Calvin’s parents endure a nonstop parade of questions, pranks, and musings. Monsters lurk under the bed, snowmen march in grotesque armies, and the cardboard box becomes a springboard for time travel, space adventures, and endless imagination.
Featuring comics originally published in newspapers between August 1986 and May 1987, this volume builds on Bill Watterson's signature blend of wit, heart, and insight, featuring a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant.
Highlights from this collection include:
With its perfect mix of comedy, imagination, and philosophy, this collection captures the universal joys and struggles of growing up. Immerse yourself in the expressive artwork, razor-sharp wit, and boundless creativity that make Something Under the Bed Is Drooling a must-have for fans of imaginative storytelling, inquisitive ponderings, and laugh-out-loud scenes wrapped up in the childhood hijinks of the most legendary duo of all time.
In Something Under the Bed Is Drooling, Calvin and Hobbes take childhood imagination to new heights. Hobbes pounces, Susie schemes, and Calvin’s parents endure a nonstop parade of questions, pranks, and musings. Monsters lurk under the bed, snowmen march in grotesque armies, and the cardboard box becomes a springboard for time travel, space adventures, and endless imagination.
Featuring comics originally published in newspapers between August 1986 and May 1987, this volume builds on Bill Watterson's signature blend of wit, heart, and insight, featuring a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant.
Highlights from this collection include:
- Showcases Calvin’s monster theories, time travel experiments, and rivalry with babysitter Rosalyn
- Calvin’s snow-day capers, school-day schemes, Susie the neighbor frenemy
- Philosophical walks and musings on life, adulthood, and the environment
- Includes daily black-and-white strips
- Features an introduction by Pat Oliphant
With its perfect mix of comedy, imagination, and philosophy, this collection captures the universal joys and struggles of growing up. Immerse yourself in the expressive artwork, razor-sharp wit, and boundless creativity that make Something Under the Bed Is Drooling a must-have for fans of imaginative storytelling, inquisitive ponderings, and laugh-out-loud scenes wrapped up in the childhood hijinks of the most legendary duo of all time.
Product Details
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1988)
- Length: 128 pages
- ISBN13: 9780836218251
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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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