Looking For Calvin And Hobbes: The Unconventional Story Of Bill Watterson And His Revolutionary Comic Strip (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
There is some good insight into Watterson and the history of Calvin and Hobbes but the writing itself is rather juvenile and repetitive. Any time Martell tried to inject his own story into the book (which was far too often), my eyes would start to glaze over and I ended up skimming most of the later chapters. If you're really interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at C&H, just read the first half of the book. You can skip the rest. This wasn't a crisp read. It wasn't a symphony. There were a lot of discordant notes, a lot of extraneous material that tripped me up when I just wanted to hang on to Nevin's subject: Bill Watterson and his brilliant strip.His subject is what kept me reading. It was a pleasant trip back to consider that special magic that Calvin and Hobbes held. Sure, that trip's lens was smudged with Nevin's own perspective, perhaps too much, sometimes, but that's his prerogative, because it's his book. Did *I* get to write the story of Bill Watterson? No, Nevin did. And, if for nothing else, it was worth the time spent reflecting on the career and talents Mr. Watterson for a few hours. Thanks, Nevin, for getting us up off the couch for the jog down memory lane.
What do You think about Looking For Calvin And Hobbes: The Unconventional Story Of Bill Watterson And His Revolutionary Comic Strip (2009)?
About as an insightful book as you're going to find given the reclusiveness of its subject.
—Sls
Fascinating subject, but the writing and editing are a little weak.
—Irene
fascinating book. sad he was never able to interview Watterson.
—Joey
Must-Read for every Calvin and Hobbes fan!
—hungergames
