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The 34th album - the first for four years - is the highlight of Asterix's 50th anniversary celebrations.
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A collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As always, fabulous graphics and a welcome addition to my collection...BUT... the storyline isn't great and there's an element missing. Perhaps Asterix and Obelix have reached the end of thier 'natural' lifetime.
Having said that, The books never fail to entertain and are artworks in their own right.
Having said that, The books never fail to entertain and are artworks in their own right.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Ignore the carping: this is great fun. I agree that if you have never read an Asterix book before, this may not be the one to start on, but to the dedicated fan there is lots to enjoy here. Old characters reappear, scenes from old adventures bring back warm memories and the new stuff is a hoot. I particularly liked a section speculating on what would happen if everyone really did age fifty years instead of keeping their youthful looks and another with Cacofonix hosting an Andrew Lloyd-Webber-style reality show for aspiring bards.
Of course it's slightly self-indulgent but if you can't be self-indulgent on your birthday...
When material is cosily familiar, it's invigorating to do new things with it and here Uderzo manages with great style.
Of course it's slightly self-indulgent but if you can't be self-indulgent on your birthday...
When material is cosily familiar, it's invigorating to do new things with it and here Uderzo manages with great style.
20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having been a very long time fan of Asterix and his Gaulish chums, I was excited to see a new book published. I was a little concerned as Goscinny is no longer alive, but figured that his family wouldn't allow anything substandard to be published.
Was I ever wrong! This blatant cash-in is very poor and contains none of the classic humour and cleverness of the originals. Uderzo's drawings are as good as ever, but as a significant amount of this book is simply snaps from old Asterix books, and a large amount of the rest are (mostly poor and/or obscure) parodies of paintings, album covers and the like, Uderzo's new drawings don't really feature much.
There is no story at all, just a weakly wandering collection of suggestions of what the other characters in the stories might do to celebrate Asterix and Obelix's 50th birthday. There is no continuity between the collection, and little humour either.
If you haven't got all the original Asterix books, use your money to buy them instead of this rubbish. If you have all the originals, go and read them again.
Either way, don't waste your money on this book. It will only ruin a great memory.
Was I ever wrong! This blatant cash-in is very poor and contains none of the classic humour and cleverness of the originals. Uderzo's drawings are as good as ever, but as a significant amount of this book is simply snaps from old Asterix books, and a large amount of the rest are (mostly poor and/or obscure) parodies of paintings, album covers and the like, Uderzo's new drawings don't really feature much.
There is no story at all, just a weakly wandering collection of suggestions of what the other characters in the stories might do to celebrate Asterix and Obelix's 50th birthday. There is no continuity between the collection, and little humour either.
If you haven't got all the original Asterix books, use your money to buy them instead of this rubbish. If you have all the originals, go and read them again.
Either way, don't waste your money on this book. It will only ruin a great memory.
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excellent service
this item arrived well within the time stated and was well packaged.I am well pleased with the service given.I'm sure my grandson will be pleased with this book.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. M. Fairgrieve
Asterix & Obelix Birthday
Having Read many of the Asterix books and owning several D.V.D.copies I find this Publication very poor in comparison
to any of those in my Collection. Read more
to any of those in my Collection. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. Anne Coathup
Asterix & Obelix's Birthday: The Golden Book
This is the 50th Anniversary Story to celebrate the birthday of France's greatest comicbook since Barbarella! Read more
Published 17 months ago by The Academate
Different style
It is quite different to previous books as its more of a hotch-potch of clever ideas rather than a coherent story, and so I found it disappointing.
Published 18 months ago by I. C. Mcnair
Go for it!
I bought this for my son's 8th birthday. He is Asterix mad (like his 6 yr old brother). They have read a whole library of these books and they are still re-reading this one. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by Angela Backhouse
Asterix and Obelix's Birthday: The Golden Book
An absolute MUST for all Asterix fans. A great 50th anniversary celebration!!! Such a shame that it was damaged in the post!!!
Published on 2 Dec 2009 by Sean M. Gaskin
Another big dissapointment from Asterix's creator
Just like the last couple of Asterix's albums, I believe this latest collection of short stories was put together and reached the bokselves for commercial reasons exclusively. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by A. Vlassis
Easy going fun for fans only.
The plot is simple: the village decides to throw a party for Asterix and Obelix (they both share the same birthday) and various ideas as how to honour them are put forward by the... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by Ian Armer
One long in-joke but wonderful all the same
Its not really an Asterix adventure more one long in-joke for dedicated fans to pick apart and hunt for all the references and see loved characters make a comeback but its terrific... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by C. J. Davies
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