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Asterix and the Class Act: Fourteen All-new Asterix Stories (Asterix (Orion Paperback)) [Paperback]

René Goscinny , Albert Uderzo
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18 Nov 2004 Asterix (Orion Paperback)
For the millions of Asterix fans old and young alike the wait is over. ASTERIX RETURNS sees our favourite hero on fine form in this superb collection of short stories. ASTERIX RETURNS includes 10 short stories by Goscinny and Uderzo (many unpublished in the UK) and a further 2 brand-new short stories created by Albert Uderzo. The initial print-run in French is a cool million and Asterix and his chums once again look set to take the UK by storm.

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  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Asterix; New Ed edition (18 Nov 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0752866400
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752866406
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 0.4 x 29.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 103,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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If Orion Books had just found and published one of the "lost" Shakespeare plays...I would not have been more excited than when I learnt of the publication of 14 previously untranslated Asterix stories in a new book called ASTERIX AND THE CLASS ACT....Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge, Asterix's translators since the very beginning, have made great books into eternal flames (Giles Coren THE TIMES)

One of the most appealing features of the Asterix books is their ingenious, twisting plotlines, filled with scheming villains and hapless fools....Asterix and the Class Act might appeal more to Asterix diehards than to general fans; but it is an entertaining addition to the canon (Toby Lichtig TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT)

Asterix is a true hero of global proportions (COLCHESTER EVENING GAZETTE)

Here's a chance to dip into some new fun with the roast boar-loving French action men (Marion McMullen NUNEATON EVE TELEGRAPH)

LIke all the best children's books, Asterix works on several levels. More than a footnote, this addition to the series is worthy of its lineage (EVERYTHING FRANCE)

About the Author

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 34 Asterix albums.

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Asterix and the Class Act 13 Nov 2003
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This is an absolute gem of a book for all those die-hard Asterix fans! A collection of fourteen 'new' short stories which were published as comic strips in varoius magazines and newspapers over the years. The operative word here is 'short' which was a bit of a dissapointment to me as I like to read lengthier stories. The short write-ups at the beginning of each story gives the reader the history behind each story. The book includes 'Chanticleerix' written by Albert Uderzo this year (2003) is a wonderful new short story about the cockerel 'Chanticleerix', with a big attitute, the kind you could only see in Gaul! 56 wonderful pages of the well loved characters, we could only hope for more of these!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Short Stories 7 Oct 2007
By M. A. Ramos TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
First I need to start off by saying that I am a big fan of the Asterix series. And I found these stories very entertaining. Though first published in English in 2003. This set of stories was originally published in French in 1996. And was a huge success.

The book contains fourteen tales, including: The day Asterix and Oblix were born; How Oblix goes back to school; Fashion in Ancient Gaul; How Dogmatix helps the village cockerel win a duel; How Dogmatix is adopted as a Roman mascot; Asterix as you have never seen him before; Obelix's adventures under the mistletoe; The bid for the first Gaulish Olympics; The story of the creation of Asterix; The family tree of Obelix; and much more. Pick up this fun and book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars asterix and obelix -the beginning 6 Dec 2003
By jenny t
Format:Hardcover
short stories giving history on how these boys met and became the heroes they are. quite interesting to have and read up on them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Vaud, good fun 9 Jan 2013
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Asterix is a classic every child should enjoy his antics. The play on words used when naming the characters makes the reader think. Great fun!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A class act? 29 Dec 2012
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This is quite difficult to review. If you love a well developed Asterix book you may be disappointed (but the description is clear that you have 14 stories in a standard sized Asterix album, so they clearly have to be short).
I have been disappointed by some of the albums that Albert has produced since Rene passed away, so the opportunity to see a little more of Rene's work couldn't be resisted and thgis collection did have a few Gems. You may feel the same way.
If you want to have a complete collection it is definitely worth spending a few pounds on this album.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value. Well packaged. 14 July 2012
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I gave this one and another to my Grandson for his 8th birthday.He and his older brother are big fans of Asterix and Co.
they read them over and over again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Asterix new stories 12 Jun 2012
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A good selection off new stories from various characters witin the Asterix and Obilex books. I have most off the Asterix and Obilex books so this makes a welcome addition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Asterix and the Class Act 17 Feb 2011
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If you are a fan of Asterix and his friends, (As I am)then this is just another link in an excellent chain of stories.
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