Asterix: Asterix and The Picts: Album 35 by Jean Yves Ferri (English) Paperback

Description: Asterix: Asterix and The Picts by Jean Yves Ferri The long-awaited 35th Asterix album, now in paperback for the first time! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way? Notes The new Asterix adventure with a new author/illustrator team following in the illustrious footsteps of Goscinny and Uderzo, now in paperback. Back Cover When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabaeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way? 978 1 4440 1169 2 Author Biography Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, and spent most of his childhood in Argentina, before eventually moving to Paris in 1951. He died in 1977. Albert Uderzo was born in 1927 in a small village in Marne, France. He met Rene Goscinny in 1951 and on 29 October 1959 their most famous creation, Asterix, made his first appearance on page 20 of PILOTE. ASTERIX THE GAUL, their first album, was published in 1961 and there have now been 35 Asterix albums. Illustrator Didier Conrad was born in Marseille in 1959. He moved to America after his style got him noticed by Disney and Dreamworks, and in 1996 he designed the characters and storyboard for the 2000 animated film THE ROAD TO EL DORADO. Jean-Yves Ferri lives in the Ariege area of south-western France. Before writing the 35th Asterix album, he worked on the famous series Le Retour a la Terre, as well as the adventures of a police officer named Aime Lacapelle. Visit the English-language Asterix website at Review Just about every aspect of Caledonian life is gently lampooned - Nessie, whisky, kilts, caber tossing - in this loving continuation of the series, which cleaves so faithfully to the template that you would hardly know it was the work of others. FINANCIAL TIMES Appealing to all age groups, the latest Asterix comic book is a return to form as Albert Uderzo hands over the reins of the million-selling series to a new creative team. This 35th volume sees the French warriors transplanted to the Scottish Highlands, having taken on the task of escorting a lost Pictish warrior, MacAroon, back to his homeland. Pirates, the Loch Ness Monster and caber-tossing all feature along the way in a book to introduce the Gauls and their jokes - and Anthea Bells superb translations - to yet another generation. GUARDIAN CHILDRENS BOOKS If theres anyone who can simply transcend age altogether its my first choice, the little Gaulish warrior called Asterix. Ive been reading him for three decades, and every new appearance is a pleasure. This latest album comes to us from a new writer-illustrator team (the first time hes been written by anyone other than Goscinny and Uderzo), and despite the burden of expectations they dont disappoint. Asterix and the Picts sends Asterix and Obelix away from their familiar village to travel to Scotland, where they meet Nessie, Obelix tries his hand at tossing a caber, and they fight some Romans, before returning to Gaul for their traditional end-of-adventure banquet with all their - our - old friends. Its a delight. And while the creative team in France has changed, we can be grateful that the English version remains in the incomparably skilled hands of Anthea Bell, whos translated the books with wit and energy since the very beginning. -- Daniel Hahn THE INDEPENDENT There are simple pleasures here for long-time fans and new recruits. The handover from Uderzo to the new duo shows few obvious joins. We are back with the characters we got to know and cherish. And, as a writer, the good news for me is that the Picts apparently respect their bards more than the Gauls do. It must be so - Asterix himself says it on page 29, by Toutatis! -- Ian Rankin THE GUARDIAN Promotional The long-awaited 35th Asterix album, now in paperback for the first time! Long Description The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin , is out now!When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way? Review Quote Just about every aspect of Caledonian life is gently lampooned - Nessie, whisky, kilts, caber tossing - in this loving continuation of the series, which cleaves so faithfully to the template that you would hardly know it was the work of others - FINANCIAL TIMESIf theres anyone who can simply transcend age altogether its my first choice, the little Gaulish warrior called Asterix ... This latest album comes to us from a new writer-illustrator team ... and despite the burden of expectations they dont disappoint ... Its a delight. And while the creative team in France has changed, we can be grateful that the English version remains in the incomparably skilled hands of Anthea Bell, whos translated the books with wit and energy since the very beginning - INDEPENDENTThere are simple pleasures here for long-time fans and new recruits. The handover from Uderzo to the new duo shows few obvious joins. We are back with the characters we got to know and cherish. And, as a writer, the good news for me is that the Picts apparently respect their bards more than the Gauls do. It must be so - Asterix himself says it on page 29, by Toutatis! - GUARDIAN Promotional "Headline" The long-awaited 35th Asterix album, now in paperback for the first time! Description for Sales People The much-loved Asterix brand has sold over 355 million copies worldwide. Description for Press or Other Media An exciting new adventure for Asterix and friends... Details ISBN1444011693 Short Title ASTERIX & THE PICTS Pages 48 Audience Age 11-14 Language English Illustrator Didier Conrad ISBN-10 1444011693 ISBN-13 9781444011692 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Author Jean Yves Ferri Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-10-02 Series Asterix Imprint Orion Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations chiefly illustrations (colour) Publisher Asterix Subtitle Album 35 UK Release Date 2014-10-02 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2014-09-29 NZ Release Date 2014-09-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:80256468;

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