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Calvin and Hobbes

Book • 1987

This book is the first collection of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, which was published starting from November 18, 1985.

It introduces readers to Calvin, a imaginative and energetic six-year-old boy, and his best friend Hobbes, who is either a real tiger or a stuffed toy depending on the perspective.

The strip is known for its blend of humor, surrealism, and poignant commentary on childhood and imagination.

The early strips in this collection showcase Watterson's developing drawing style and the initial characterizations of Calvin and Hobbes.

Mentioned by

Linus Sebastian

Jeff Housenbold

Brian McCullough

Emily St. John Mandel

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Greg Broadmore

as an illustrator whose work he admires.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

while discussing ambition and burnout, referencing Watterson's decision to not merchandise "Calvin and Hobbes."

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Mentioned by

Rob Walling

as an example of a collectible he enjoyed and that appreciated in value.

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Recommended by

Linus Sebastian

, who expressed his willingness to support the author due to the comic's impact on his life.

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Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as a work that captures the magic of childhood.

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Mentioned by

Frank Wynne

when comparing it to Mafalda.

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Mentioned by Scoots as a comic he read and derived pleasure from, but not as a kid or teen.

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Mentioned by

Billy Garvey

in relation to the discussion on imaginary friends and their role in childhood development.

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Mentioned by Venture Twins as an example of a GPT-4 jailbreak, exploiting the model's knowledge cut-off date.

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Mentioned by

Jeff Housenbold

as one of his favorite books.

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Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

as a source of inspiration for her understanding of the digital world.

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Mentioned by

Trung Phan

while discussing the creative process and artistic purity.

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Mentioned by

Aaron Francis

when discussing his day off and reading during a staycation.

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Mentioned by

Brian McCullough

when comparing Bluey to other shows.

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Mentioned by

Erin Ayers

as a potential favorite book of Severo, imagining him enjoying the cartoons.

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Mentioned by

Emily St. John Mandel

as a work she loves.

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Mentioned as a cartoon featuring a little boy and his pet tiger.

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