Not Investment Advice

In this episode of the NIA podcast, Trung dives deep into the world of Calvin and Hobbes, the iconic comic strip created by the brilliant Bill Watterson. Trung explores the artistic journey of Watterson, his creative process, and the enduring legacy of his work.

Timestamps:

00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:11) - The Legacy of Calvin and Hobbes

(00:02:48) -Bill Watterson: The Purist Artist

(00:04:52) - The Success of Calvin and Hobbes

(00:06:28) - Jed McKenna's Insights on Creativity

(00:10:43) - Bill Watterson's Life and Influences

(00:21:27) - The Idea Maze of Creativity and the Birth of Calvin and Hobbes

(00:26:31) - Character Development in Calvin and Hobbes

(00:32:50) - The Syndication Process Explained

(00:36:45) - The Fragility of Ideas in the Creative Process

(00:41:18) - Bill Watterson’s Creative Process

(00:48:48) - The Licensing Process and the struggle between Art vs Commerce

(01:05:21) - Awards

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