The Pocket Essential Tintin - Softcover

Lofficier, Jean-Marc; Lofficier, Randy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842432265 ISBN 13: 9781842432266

Publisher: Oldcastle Books, 2007

Synopsis

The silhouette of Tintin—a young man wearing golf trousers, running with a white fox terrier by his side—is easily one of the most recognizable visual icons of the modern world. In fact Tintin is nine years older than Superman and 10 years older than Batman, having first appeared in Belgium in 1929. This fully revised and expanded edition of this popular pocket-sized reference book offers a comprehensive and critical overview of the Tintin series. Starting with the character's humble origins in the children's supplement of a Belgian Catholic newspaper in the 1920s, the authors track Tintin's development and success throughout the decades, including the stormy World War II years. Each book is analyzed in detail, both in the context of the series, and in its larger framework: that of the comic's medium and of society in general. The authors also look at the massive industry that has developed around the figure of Tintin, the trivia, the anecdotes, the movies and television series, and the multitude of Tintin spinoffs.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are brief, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on popular culture or history. There’s also a reference section that lists related web sites and weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs, students, and inquiring minds, these are great entry–level books that build into an essential library.

Review:

“These miniature guides are packed to the margins with important facts and enlightening commentary.” -- Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Oldcastle Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1842432265
• ISBN 13: 9781842432266
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160