This is the iconic image of Calvin & Hobbes that may of us remember from the early 90’s. Bill Watterson, the creator and artist behind what two of the most well recognized characters in modern day comic strips, painted this watercolor for the cover of the Calvin & Hobbes 1989/1990 calendar. The very rare artwork will hit the auction block on February 23 during Heritage Auction’s Vintage Comics & Comic Art Signature event, at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion (Ukrainian Institute of America) on Fifth Avenue. The artwork is expected to exceed $50,000, as reported by Artdaily. This is comic art at its best.

It’s nearly 2012. We’re hurtling into the future with frightening speed. First Halloween, then Thanksgiving for our American readers, then you’ll be staring at an indoors tree covered in sparkling things and before you know it you’re standing in a crowded bar wishing strangers a happy new year and telling them how much you love them. Time to prepare for the year that will soon be upon us with a retractable tape measure calender. Yes, A retractable tape measure calendar. Grab one over at Present & Correct. Carry it with you and never be without it. There’s something about this that just feels right, y’know?

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Clearly, the beautiful photography found in the 2012 Pirelli calendar may not be the most SFW, so NSFW alert. Kat Moss looks to have some play in the new calendar as shot by Mario Sorrenti. Vanity Fair Italy drops a preview of what’s coming down the road. The 2012 Pirelli Calendar launches this December in New York City. ps: Word has Milla Jovovich making an appearance as well.

Curated looks at the 2012 calendar from Jacques Magazine. “The Jacques Calendar is an oversize [ 12" x 17" ] edition of girls from the pages of Jacques Magazine.” I goes without saying that we’re fans of the magazine. The calendar is a nice bonus. Coming in July.

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TAAHM turn us onto a new book documenting experimental interpretations of the Gregorian calendar. “Calendars today might as well seek to win brand recognition and manifest a different perspective of time besides cheering your day. From promotional merchandise to experimental projects, Save the Date captures how imaginative designers and advertising agencies continue to engage attention with a delightful body of calendar designs derived from a good understanding of its role and use.” Available from Amazon.

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Our friends at Repeat worked this lunar calendar. I love circle posters. “This is a 2011 lunar calendar designed by Amar Dhadwal and printed by Mike Dacey of Repeat Press. The calendar features a graphic representation of the phases of the moon printed in silver ink, with a grid overprinted in a clear gloss showing the months and days of the year. Printed on 100lb French Nightshift Blue paper using a Vandercook SP20 letterpress, the calendar measures 9.5×22″.” Etsy – of course.

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A proper wall calendar from one of 2010’s hot brands – MUCU. The canvas bound calendar is a simple form look that shows a large number for the month and plenty of space to pencil in  your engagements. Need Supply has them.

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Another calendar to consider for 2011 from United Bamboo. Their “cat” calendar should be good for many. Shot by Noah Sheldon the calendar features pussycats complementing the in United Bamboo’s ready-to-wear collection. It is said to be limited. Pre-order here.

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Studio NEWWORK in NYC delivers a unique calendar for 2011.”By composing dates as music notes, simply hoping the calendar could give viewers a smile in 2011. The calendar is silk screened on large ( 26 ” x 40″) and thick weight stone henge paper which is very gorgeous.” Available for $48 from NEWWORK.

More detailed looks at the NEWWORK 2011 Calendar after the click.

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