This text explains the sources in reality of all the Tintin stories, which still sell four million copies a year worldwide. Politics, people, events and objects are all covered,;Tintin, the extraordinary reporter with his immediately recognizable coif and his dog Snowy, has been a publishing phenomenon since he first appeared in 1928. Herge, Tintin's creator, based the stories on actual events in his world, reflecting the political tensions of the 1930s and postwar events. The Anschluss and the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, the race to the moon, our Western fascination with the Abominable Snowman, the spying activities of Buster Crabbe, the revolutionary activities of Regis Bebray in South America, are just a few of the people, events and phenomena to crop up, inimitably satirized, in Herge's stories. He also drew on real objects: the aircraft, ships, guns, cars, clothes, buildings and so forth, that appear in his stories are scrupulously correct, and were often updated in subsequent editions.;This book explains the sources, of whatever kind, of all the stories.It also shows how Herge subtly adjusted the stories in new editions, adapting them to changing times and ideas, and downplaying their originally local, Belgian origins.

Tintin : The Complete Companion

Arts & Photography

Michael Farr

History & Criticism

John Murray

A must for any Tintin fan, this is both the official exhibition catalogue and a celebration of 75 years of the irrepressible boy reporter. From his first appearance in January 1929, the globe-trotting Tintin took to boats in his pursuit of adventure. Motor-launches and liners, cargo vessels and historic galleons: each is meticulously depicted by Herge, who laboured over every detail. A new dimension, punctuated with a staggering repertoire of salty swear words -- 'billions of blistering barnacles!' -- came in 1940 with the introduction of Captain Haddock. From then on, with this loyal, whisky-loving companion, Tintin could hardly be a landlubber.

The Adventures of Tintin at Sea

Hodder Hb

Explores the sources in real life of all the Tintin adventures.

TINTIN: COMPLETE COMPANION

Literature & Fiction

Last Gasp

A book about the main character in the Tin Tin series.

Tintin by Michael Farr (2007-05-04)

Children's Books

Egmont

Snowy (Tintin Character)

Egmont Books Ltd.

Haddock (Tintin Characters)

Calculus (Tintin Characters)

This complete guide to the world of Tintin, lavishly illustrated with photographs, illustrations, sketches and maps is the perfect gift for any Tintin fan.

Tintin: The Complete Companion (Adventures of Tintin (Hardcover))

Teen & Young Adult

Art, Music & Photography

Egmont Childrens Books

Seven Steps to Getting a Job Fast

This book points the way for millions of unemployed people who seek quick, solid advice on the shortest distance to their next jobs. Best-selling author Mike Farr distills his time-tested job search techniques in this brief, results-oriented book. Includes new advice on using the Internet in the job search.

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Jist Works

100 Fastest-growing Careers, 9th Ed

Jist Publishing

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