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Dear Mr. Watterson : an exploration of Calvin & Hobbes / a film by Joel Allen Schroeder ; directed by Joel Allen Schroeder ; produced by Christopher Browne, Matt Mcusic, Joel Allen Schroeder.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: English Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Fingerprint Films, [2013]Copyright date: ©2013Description: 1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Other title:
  • Dear Mister Watterson
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Meet the fans -- Intro to Calvin and Hobbes -- Chagrin Falls -- Circle of influence -- Comics as art -- The cheapening of the comics -- Control -- Licensing and merchandise -- The legacy of Bill Watterson -- The end of Calvin and Hobbes.
Production credits:
  • Cinematography, Andrew Waruszewski ; edited by Joel Allen Schroeder ; music, We Were Pirates.
Featuring Berkeley Breathed, Stephan Pastis, Jenny Robb, Lee Salem, Charles Solomon, Nevin Martell, Dave Kellett, Jef Mallett, Joe Wos, Seth Green, Bill Amend.Summary: Calvin & Hobbes took center stage when it appeared in comics in 1985. A decade later, when Bill Watterson retired his strip, millions of readers felt the void. Here is an exploration to discover why his 'simple' comic strip has made such an impact on so many readers.
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Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult DVD Adult DVD Dr. James Carlson Library DVD 741.5697 D285 Checked out 05/14/2024 33111009073608
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Calvin & Hobbes took center stage when it appeared in comics in 1985. A decade later, when Bill Watterson retired his strip, millions of readers felt the void. Here is an exploration to discover why his 'simple' comic strip has made such an impact on so many readers.

DVD; widescreen (1.77:1 presentation); 5.1 and stereo.

In English with optional English subtitles.

Featuring Berkeley Breathed, Stephan Pastis, Jenny Robb, Lee Salem, Charles Solomon, Nevin Martell, Dave Kellett, Jef Mallett, Joe Wos, Seth Green, Bill Amend.

Cinematography, Andrew Waruszewski ; edited by Joel Allen Schroeder ; music, We Were Pirates.

Rating: Not rated.

Calvin & Hobbes took center stage when it appeared in comics in 1985. A decade later, when Bill Watterson retired his strip, millions of readers felt the void. Here is an exploration to discover why his 'simple' comic strip has made such an impact on so many readers.

Meet the fans -- Intro to Calvin and Hobbes -- Chagrin Falls -- Circle of influence -- Comics as art -- The cheapening of the comics -- Control -- Licensing and merchandise -- The legacy of Bill Watterson -- The end of Calvin and Hobbes.

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