The Complete Calvin And Hobbes by Bill Watterson (2005, Hardcover)

What a great set! This well done 3 volume boxed set includes every strip of Calvin and Hobbes ever created. The strips are listed in date order with Nov. 18, 1985 first. Monday - Saturday strips are printed 3 to a page and Sunday strips are a full color, full page spread. The pages are 12 x 10 1/2 allowing the strips to be larger than originally printed in the comics. The set, though heavy, exudes quality and will be treasured by current and future (one is still a non-reader) Calvin and Hobbes fans in our family. The first volume has become the breakfast reading, sending everyone off to work/school with a chuckle, proving to be a great stress reducer! The art-back paper has a good weight and the book lies open very nicely. The 3 volumes fit perfectly into the box which can make it a little difficult to get a volume out but gravity helps if you tilt the box forward. I originally felt the price was steep but, now that I have seen the quality and priceless joy in my family, it's worth every penny. As for the weight, consider it exercise.