The perfect book to celebrate Herge's centenary. It provides a remarkable insight into the fictional world of Tintin and into the real world time in which Herge was writing. Covering the main characters - Tintin, Snowy, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, Thomson and Thompson and Bianca Castafiore – as well as the lesser-known ones, this title is guaranteed to be a success with fans of the quiff-headed journalist. Definitely something to be read in front of a warm fire, in a big comfortable settee by longstanding aficionados as well as a wonderful introduction to a new generation of potential devotees.
"Tintin & Co." is the perfect book to celebrate Herge's centenary. Michael Farr has written numerous books on Tintin and Herge as well as translating several others into English. His writing style is engaging and easy to read, with several moments of shared humour as readers will recall their favourite moments from the stories.
"Tintin & Co." is the perfect book to celebrate Herge's centenary. Michael Farr has written numerous books on Tintin and Herge as well as translating several others into English. His writing style is engaging and easy to read, with several moments of shared humour as readers will recall their favourite moments from the stories.
Illustrations, facts and Herge's early sketches provide a remarkable insight into the fictional world of Tintin and into the real world time in which Herge was writing. As well as covering the main characters - Tintin, Snowy, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, Thomson and Thompson and Bianca Castafiore - this book also includes chapters on the Arab princeling Abdullah, chess-loving General Alcazar, the villainous Doctor Mueller, Tintin's mortal enemy Rastapopoulous, the insurance salesman Joylon Wagg who is always turning up at unexpected moments and the orphan Tchang.
This title is guaranteed to be a success with fans of the quiff-headed journalist - definitely something to read in front of a warm fire, in a big comfortable settee.
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"Tintin & Co." is the perfect book to celebrate Herge's centenary. Michael Farr has written numerous books on Tintin and Herge as well as translating several others into English.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Tintin And Co. and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Tintin And Co. features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Tintin And Co. was written by Michael Farr and published by Egmont Childrens Books
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