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Tintin, the most
celebrated boy-detective, has been given a highly attractive and
distinctive new look in handsome, small scale editions which read more
like books. Each volume contains two or three of the original Tintin
titles which, though reduced in size, reproduce the illustrations and
the text as boldly and brightly as the originals. For collectors,
existing fans of Tintin and for the ever-growing number of new recruits,
these 8 volumes include every Tintin title including Tintin in the Land
of the Soviets, Tintin in the Congo and one unfinished title that was
published after the author’s death. They really are an essential
purchase for young and old alike.
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The Adventures of Tintin:
Volume 1
Herge
Tintin in the Land of the Soviets; Tintin in
the Congo
An essential
volume for collectors:
This volume includes the first two stories about Tintin created
by Herge, Tintin in the land of the Soviets (1929) and Tintin in
the Congo (1931). Both books are very much of their time. In
his portrayal of the Belgian Congo, the young author reflects
the colonial, paternalistic attitudes of his era. Some of
today’s readers may find this stereotypical portrayal of the
African people offensive. |
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The Adventures of Tintin: Volume 2
Herge
Tintin in
America -Tintin goes to America,
to Chicago, the territory of gangster, Al Capone; the world of
cowboys and Indians and the Wild West. Undaunted, Tintin and
Snowy make their way through hilarity and danger to yet another
triumph of virtue over crime
The
Cigars of the Pharaoh - Scores of
Egyptologists have tried to find the lost tomb of the Pharaoh
Kih-Oskh; every single one has vanished. When Tintin and Snowy
meet the eccentric Egyptologist, Doctor Sarcophagus, they are
soon involved in the search themselves—and find that the tomb
contains a more sinister secret than sand and mummies.
The Blue Lotus
- The story is set in 1931. At that time Japanese troops were
occupying parts of the Chinese mainland, and Shanghai, the great
seaport at the mouth of the Yangtze Kiang (River), possessed an
International Settlement, a trading base in China for Western
nations, administered by the British and Americans. Hergé based
his narrative freely upon the events of the time.
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The Adventures of Tintin:
Volume 3
Herge
Tintin
and the Broken Ear -
An Indian fetish is stolen from the Museum of
Ethnography. Why? Much to Snowy's disapproval Tintin
is soon up to his neck in one of his strangest and
most exciting investigations, following a curious
trail to South America, revolution, and General
Alcazar.
The Black Island
- Off the coast of northern Scotland lies the Black
Island, its ruined castle a grim warning to
intruders. Those who set foot on the rocky shores
are never seen again. No one will dare to venture
there from Kiltoch. The dark secret must be
uncovered, and it is Tintin, the boy reporter, who
makes the attempt.
King Ottokar's Sceptre
- When Tintin and Snowy travel to Syldavia with
Professor Alembick, they find themselves mixed up in
a rebel plot to depose the Syldavian king. If the
king does not carry King Ottokar's sceptre in the
royal procession he will lose his throne, and when
the rebels manage to steal the sceptre the
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The Adventures of Tintin:
Volume 4 Herge
The Crab with the
Golden Claws - A series of
mysterious clues put Tintin and Snowy on the trail of a
dangerous gang of opium-smugglers. Tintin's daring and cunning
sees the adventure take them from the scorching Sahara Desert to
the alleys of a Moroccan port.
The Shooting Star
- "It's the END of the WORLD!" declares Professor Phostle, as an
enormous star hurtles towards the earth. But he is disappointed
- the star brushes past, leaving only a vast meteorite which
falls in the Arctic waters. However, there is no mistake about
the Professor's discovery of a valuable new metal in the
meteorite; it is worth a colossal fortune, and in a hazardous
search in polar regions Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock
encounter some of their strangest adventures.
The Secret of the Unicorn
- When Tintin finds an old model sailing ship and gives it as a
present to Captain Haddock, an exciting adventure quickly
develops. From an ancient diary they learn the story of the of
the ship, the Unicorn—a story of cut-throat pirates and lost
treasure. Helped by their detective friends Thomson and
Thompson, Tintin, Snowy, and the Captain set out to uncover the
secret of the Unicorn. |
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The Adventures
of Tintin: Volume 5
Herge
Red Rackham's
Treasure - Tintin, Snowy and
Captain Haddock set off to find the long-lost treasure of Red
Rackham the pirate. From their discoveries in The Secret of
the Unicorn, they possess the vital clue to the treasure's
hiding-place. But this is no easy search, particularly when the
detectives Thomson and Thompson, and Professor Calculus, are in
the party.
The Seven Crystal Balls
- Seven explorers are home from Peru; among their trophies is
the mummy of Rascar Capac, looted from an Inca tomb. One by one
the explorers are struck by a mysterious illness, and beside
each lies the fragments of a crystal ball. Tintin and Captain
Haddock are soon involved - They learn of the ancient curse upon
those who violate the Inca's tomb.
Prisoners of the Sun
- Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock have a kidnapping on their
hands. Professor Calculus has vanished. His disappearance is
certainly connected with an ancient curse of the Incas, and the
trail leads the trio to Peru. But everyone fears the vengeance
of the Prince of the Sun, and only Zorrino, the young
orange-seller, will help them. In this sequel to The Seven
Crystal Balls, Tintin is involved in one of his strangest
and most colorful adventures. |
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The Adventures of Tintin: Volume 6
Herge
Land of Black
Gold - Who is trying to sabotage
European supplies of gasoline and why? An international
situation develops which threatens to result in war unless the
saboteurs can be brought to justice. Tintin is called in, and he
and Snowy are soon following the tracks of the evil and
dangerous plotters.
Destination Moon
- Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock are suddenly called by
Professor Calculus to the Sprodj Atomic Research Centre in
Syldavia. They are amazed to find the Professor developing a
space rocket; and Tintin and his friends are unaware of the
dangers that await them. D
Explorers on the Moon
- Under the direction of Professor Calculus, the first manned
rocket is hurtling through space. Onboard are Tintin, Snowy,
Captain Haddock, and their companions. The flight is perilous
enough, but even greater hazards are in store once the rocket is
safely landed on the Moon. |
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The Adventures of Tintin:
Volume 7
Herge
The Calculus
Affair - "No more travels or
adventures; no more careering all round the world. I've had
enough of it!" says Captain Haddock. But danger threatens -
Unscrupulous Bordurians kidnap Professor Calculus, and Tintin,
Snowy and the Captain are soon on the trail again. It is no easy
task to rescue the Professor and save his fantastic invention.
The Red Sea Sharks
- When he hears that the Emir Ben Kalish has been deposed by
rebels, Tintin is quickly on his way to Khemed to help his old
friend. But behind the scenes is that ruthless international
gangster and slave trader, the so-called Marquis di Gorgonzola.
Tintin in Tibet
- The young Belgian reporter once again sets off around the
world, travelling to Tibet in search of his friend, Chang, who
has been involved in a plane crash high in the Tibetan
mountains. Will he find Chang? And how will he survive the
perilous snow-capped mountains and the dangers faced with every
step? |
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The Adventures of Tintin:
Volume 8 Herge
The
Castafiore Emerald
- When the old gypsy
fortune-teller reads
Captain Haddock's palm,
she foresees trouble at
Marlinspike Hall.
Indeed, Tintin, Snowy
and the Captain are
scarcely home again
before misfortune
strikes.
Flight 714 to
Sydney - Bound
for an Astronautical
Congress in Australia.
Tintin, Snowy, Captain
Haddock and Professor
Calculus accept a lift
in the private jet of
Laszlo Carreidas, the
millionaire who never
laughs. The plane is
hi-jacked, and the
millionaire and his
guests are landed on a
Pacific island, where
their old enemy
Rastapopoulos awaits
them.
Tintin and
the Picaros -
Tintin, Snowy, and
Captain Haddock must
travel to San Theodorus
to clear their names
after a series of events
sees them accused of
attempting to overthrow
the military
dictatorship of General
Tapioca.
Tintin and
Alph-Art -The
owner of the renowned
Fourcart Gallery has
requested to see Tintin
about an urgent matter,
but before they can
meet, Mr Fourcart
suffers an untimely
death. Tintin suspects
there is a link with the
recent deaths of other
famous art dealers, and
his investigation leads
him to a villa belonging
to Endaddine, a famous
Cult leader.
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