Purely for trivia and posterity’s sake, if you could indulge some (even more) inane queries: One story that’s made the rounds is that a plush toy manufacturer once delivered a box of Hobbes dolls to you unsolicited, which you promptly set ablaze. For people who share your low opinion of merchandising, this is a fairly delightful story. Did it actually happen?
Not exactly. It was only my head that burst into flames.
Monday, October 21, 2013
An interview with Bill Waterson
Via The Honest Courtesan, here's the first interview with Bill Waterson (creator of Calvin and Hobbes) in years. Here's a taste:
What's wrong with merchandising?
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