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I was gifted the entire collection a couple of years ago by my father, having grown up adoring Calvin and Hobbes, mostly thanks to him. I used to re-read the few books at the local library over and over again. The Christmas strips were my favourite, because I hadn't experienced snow at the time.

The entire collection opened a window into Watterson's evolution. He became a bit more cynical as time passed. I loved it.

Reading about his respect for his work, his refusal to sell out and his restraint made so much sense. You could feel it, the way these characters came to life. The essence ever intact.

Forever changed, forever grateful