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Scientific Progress Goes Boink - (Calvin and Hobbes) by Bill Watterson (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Calvin's inventions backfire hilariously in Scientific Progress Goes "Boink"--a popular collection full of duplicator mishaps, space-time adventures, and classic Calvin and Hobbes chaos.
  • About the Author: Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century.
  • 128 Pages
  • Humor, Form
  • Series Name: Calvin and Hobbes

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About the Book



In five years of syndication, Calvin and Hobbes has become an American comic strip sensation, appearing in more than 1,800 newspapers daily and Sunday. The popularity of the strip is complemented by bestselling cartoon collections, which have sold more than one million copies apiece. In this latest collection, never before published in book form, Calvin and Hobbes are hilarious whether the two are philosophizing about the future of mankind ore plotting their latest scheme.



Book Synopsis



Calvin's inventions backfire hilariously in Scientific Progress Goes "Boink"--a popular collection full of duplicator mishaps, space-time adventures, and classic Calvin and Hobbes chaos.

Calvin's duplicator and wild experiments take center stage in Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", spanning September 1989 to July 1990. Multiple Calvins, time-travel escapades, and cardboard-box inventions fuel nonstop hilarity. Stupendous Man, Spaceman Spiff, and Tracer Bullet make standout appearances, while snowball wars, mutant armies, and spirited debates about science, ethics, and creativity push Calvin's imagination to its limits.

Expressive black-and-white dailies and vibrant Sunday strips showcase Watterson's humor, artistry, and philosophical insight. Unique to this volume is The Yukon Song, original material created especially for the collection, adding playful charm and clever commentary. Together, these stories highlight Watterson's unmatched ability to mix slapstick, satire, and thoughtful reflection into unforgettable adventures.

Highlights:

  • Duplicator storyline with multiple Calvins
  • Winter mayhem and cardboard box mishaps
  • Stupendous Man, Spaceman Spiff, and Tracer Bullet adventures
  • Philosophical musings on science, invention, and morality
  • Awkward encounters and rivalry with Susie Derkins
  • Expanding Calvinball games
  • Original content: The Yukon Song
  • Clever social commentary



Review Quotes




"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)

"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)



About the Author



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.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 8.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Humor
Sub-Genre: Form
Series Title: Calvin and Hobbes
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Theme: Comic Strips & Cartoons
Format: Paperback
Author: Bill Watterson
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1991
TCIN: 11985355
UPC: 9780836218787
Item Number (DPCI): 248-31-4334
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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